I have been waiting for the past three years for this puppy to be announced.  Today that wait is over!  I have been wanting to switch to a full frame system for a long time and the 5D Mark III is my ticket.  This will also be my first HDSLR, and I’ll finally be able to enter the intriguing world of video.  I’m excited for all the camera’s great new features and image quality compared to what I’ve been working with while using my 40D.  It’s a big step up, and the wait has been totally worth it from looking at the spec list.

Read more about Canon’s new 5D Mark III at dpreview.com

I was so inspired by this film I watched last night that I just had to share it with you all.  “Don’t Quit Your Daydream” is about a two-member band that puts its best efforts forth to make it in the music industry.  There plan?  Drive across the country with their band and film crews while making stops along the way to record tracks with local musicians.

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It has been 70 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.  If you happen to come across a photo like the one above, you know exactly what you are looking at.  Photographs like these have become ingrained in our nation’s and world’s history.  With world changing events such as this, we are constantly reminded how important photography truly is to us.

God Bless Our Troops.

It’s that time of year again.  If you’ve survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’re continuing your search for the perfect gifts for friends and family.  If any of them are photographers or simply enjoy taking pictures, then here is a list of some fun and useful ideas worth considering that won’t break your holiday shopping budget.

I hope you all have an exciting, fun, and safe holiday season!

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With not knowing if I will be able to be part of Help-Portait this year, I knew I wanted to participate in some way.  This is the short story of how I did just that.  I encourage you all to do the same in some way whether it’s through a photograph or lending a helping-hand to someone in need.