I was recently contacted by a lovely young woman I met at the APW book signing event. She wrote me asking for advice about photography, about being a business-owner, about the DC photography scene. While I feel hugely unqualified to give such advice, she said she didn’t know any other professionals, so I was happy to share whatever I’ve learned on this crazy journey.
I’m going to have the most beautiful wedding to show you tomorrow, but wanted to elaborate on a scene from yesterday. I had my feet up on the window sill in my hotel room here in Seattle (editing said wedding) and noticed the lovely light.
Most digital SLRs nowadays are purchased as part of a “kit.” With Nikon, you’ll most often see the entry-level SLRs (D90 and below) sold with an 18-50mm “kit lens.” That’s where I started, anyway. But in my opinion, using a zoom lens gets you accustomed to zooming in and out, and not with your feet. It doesn’t force you to frame your world in a particular way, nor does it force you to see your world in terms of a frame. With a zoom lens, there are too many options.