20mm for 20 Days - Day #1

Over the past several weeks I've been reading and talking to my photographer friends about several different aspects of photography and the business. However, the most eye opening topic has been on the use of wide angles lenses. I usually only pull out my 20mm when I'm trying to fit a bridal party in a small space or for group shots. But in a weird sequence of events only days apart, two separate photographer friends of mine; Carmen Nauseef and Stevan Talevski from different parts of the country shared with me their love and comfort in shooting "wide" and I was surprised. Then, I saw the images they captured and I realized, I'm missing out on something so simple and fun! Why haven't I used that lens more? I could give several reasons why I think I haven't used it but honestly, I just simply DIDN'T...

In light of this, I've decided to challenge myself. I'm going to use my 20mm 1.8 lens exclusively for the next 20 days to see what I come up with. If I like the results, I'll upgrade to a wide 1.2. Unfortunately, I don't have any crazy or fun shoots coming up so I'll have to share photos from my upcoming move to Charlotte. So, if several days go by before you see a post, you'll know it's because of the packing and unpacking and overall transition I'm going thru. You may also notice, colors in the images below may vary (I've been trying new effects in the editing process). I also noticed I have to chill out on "tilting" and I don't ALWAYS need to get headshots. What's my deal with headshots recently???

Today was the THIRD snow day in a row here in Springboro, Ohio so lots of kids were outside sledding, throwing snow balls and building snow families. Here are a few images I captured today between packing and shoveling snow.

Just thought I'd share...

I had dinner tonight with a close friend and it was the first time I'd gotten "choked up" about the upcoming move. I have been so excited to leave Dayton that I've skimmed over the fact that I've got a great network of amazing friends here. I'm truly going to miss a lot of people however, I know I'll be back to visit (andf hopefully photograph some weddings!)


The link to the video below is amazing, I just saw it on David Jay's Blog. Apparently it aired on The View this past summer, it's a great short story - Enjoy!

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Coming soon... New Blog in a New City!!!

Very soon I will be moving to Charlotte, NC and starting over in my professional and personal life!!! I'm hoping this blog will be a great venue to keep friends, family and clients updated on the entire process of starting photography in a new city as well my experiences settling in overall.

I'm truly looking forward to being close to family (it's been way too long) and meeting new people and experience everything the Carolina's have to offer... For now, I'm up to my waist in boxes and a to do list full logistical challenges I need to work out!

The photos above are just a few of my favorites from my recent trip to New York, Enjoy...