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11 Comments on “Photography”

1. Live-blogging Test, Photography Info, and Challies on Blogging « Provocations & Pantings Says:
   May 18, 2007 at 4:10 pm

   [...] decided to add a Photography page on the sidebar.  It is not completed, but it provides some links for places to shop, print, and [...]

2. Brandon Says:
   June 4, 2007 at 7:24 am

   Timmy,

   How do you like using the 50mm f/1.8?

3. Timmy Brister Says:
   June 4, 2007 at 12:15 pm

   Brandon,

   It’s okay. Actually, it’s an older lens that was given to me by another photographer who had recently bought the 50mm f/1.4. I rarely shoot with it as my 85mm has pretty much replaced its usage. However, in those moments where I want a more close-up portrait with lots of depth of field, I will pull the 50mm out.

   I don’t know how much one sells for today, but my guess is that you can get one for around $100. The f/1.4 you can purchase for around $350. I have two friends who shoot with it, and they love it.

4. Mark Inman Says:
   August 4, 2007 at 7:18 pm

   Timmy

   are there any guides/manuals/photo magazines you would recommend?

5. Timmy Brister Says:
   August 5, 2007 at 9:26 pm

   Mark,

   I bought a manual early on but found it to be minimally useful (primarily for technical info). I can’t find it and don’t remember the name of it. I am sure there are some really good ones out there; I just haven’t taken the time to hunt them down. I figured if I had $30 to spend, I would get another 2GB memory card or something.

   I do read Popular Photography quite regularly (mostly for reviews and new products on the market).

   I am sorry that I am not much help on this. 95% of everything I have learned about photography has been through much better photographers than me and lots of trial-and-error.

   Probably the best resource to learn about photography is DWF (digital wedding forum). However, you have to be accepted as a member to benefit from the articles, discussions, and how-to’s (meaning you have to be an actual wedding photographer). It is by far the best website and resource I have found, not just on wedding photography but on photography in all of its aspects.

6. John Fooshee Says:
   September 21, 2007 at 9:12 am

   Timmy,

   I’m a church planter with the Acts 29 Network & a friend of Brandon Rogers. We’re poor & our website needs a serious upgrade. Would you allow us to use some of your headers off of your flickr site?

   John

7. Timmy Brister Says:
   September 21, 2007 at 3:39 pm

   John,

   I would be honored if you used my headers. The dimensions for this WordPress theme is 740×180, and I have about 75 different headers created for that size. If have a different size header, let me know, and I might be able to come up with some headers for you.

8. Adam Brown Says:
   September 21, 2007 at 11:45 pm

   Have you ever done family/baby pictures for anyone, seminary student discount? HA HA BTW Roll Tide against the Dawgs of Georgia. Everybody I’ve seen picks Bama in a close one, but I’m scared we aren’t focused, even so- Bama 31 Georgia 21

9. Jennifer Partin Says:
   April 1, 2008 at 9:03 am

   Hi Tim,

   I am looking at cameras. I’m trying to decide between the Nikon D40 or the Canon Rebel XTI. Any thoughts to share?

10. Timmy Brister Says:
    April 1, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Jennifer,

    I think both cameras are about the same when it comes to specs. They both would work well for you; however, I think you ought to get a feel for the cameras and see which one is more ergonomically comfortable for you as well. I personally like the functions and handling of Canon cameras. But that is just a personal liking that might be different with another person’s tastes.

    Also, you may want to consider other factors such as lens, editing software, and other accessories such as flash. Canon and Nikon are both great in these areas, but I cannot speak from much experience with Nikon (except from shooting with friends’ cameras). With that said, I admit my bias with Canon.

    In the end, when it comes to those two cameras, I would see what is the best deal. Preferably I would not get the kit (lens included) but get the body only and purchase your own lens. The default lens (something like 18-55mm 3.5-5.6) is like putting a four-cylinder engine in Corvette. The better the lens, the less limitations (and future frustration) you will have. But then again, the price factor does come in there as well. I just know that the default lens is good to get you started but really isn’t worth much (I doubt you could even sell it on ebay for $50).

    Let me know what you go with. As I said, I think they are both really good starting D-SLR cameras, and in the end, it may just come down to price or preference.

11. Joel Taylor Says:
    August 1, 2008 at 6:36 am

    Timmy,

    Any possibility you would allow your photo’s to be used as book covers?

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