Streamlining Equipment - Out With The Old

Gear lust.  Photographers are notorious for obsessing about gear.

Over the past several months I've been slowly selling off some of my older unused camera equipment in an effort to become more streamlined.  It's nice to have a closet full of gear, but honestly, I can't remember the last time I used some of it.  Even though it doesn't cost me anything to keep it, it's refreshing to clean house a bit and de-clutter.  It certainly freed up some valuable office space too.

Today was the last big batch that I sold.  One guy bought my Mamiya 645 AFD along with four manual lenses.  I gave him a great deal since he wanted it all, but I didn't give it away either.

I'm down from six cameras to my main two workhorses; the Canon 5D2 and the Phase One 645/P30+.  It's sad to see some of my old equipment go, but having all that stuff was a bit distracting at times.  Like for example, I'd do an outdoor location shoot and I'd bring a giant bag with the Mamiya, a few lenses and rolls of film "just in case" I might want to shoot some film.  Problem is, I almost never took it out of the bag (I know I'm not the only one who does this).  Now my choices are simple, I only have what I have and bring what I need.

:)

Amber Marie Beauty Shoot

I connected with Amber on-line about doing a shoot together.  We both wanted to shoot beauty, so this worked out perfectly.  We had a great time and really had fun with the last shot. :)

Studio Renovation - Almost Done

The new floor is installed, new window casings, base molding, door trim, electrical and most of the paint is completed.  Besides the floor, the other really cool thing is, instead of having just one light bulb dangling from the ceiling, I installed 12 new light fixtures that I can aim for indirect light.  There's still some painting that needs to be done and the actual shooting side of the studio needs work, but this side is just about wrapped up.
I'll post more photos once it's done.

Anastasiya Beauty Shoot

I had the pleasure of working with Anastasiya Hrabar again recently.  We did some simple, but elegant beauty shots.  She has a wonderfully strong look and she can deliver great emotions through the camera.