My new POINT-N-SHOOT
People say all of the time : "I bet you have so many pictures of your kids." And sadly the answer is "no." I do shoot the girls quite a bit in the Studio, but when it comes to the day to day stuff, I'm usually without a camera. After my week is over, it's really hard for me to pack up my gear and want to take my big cameras everywhere I go. So, when I'm with family I usually steal someone's camera and shoot - or I just say - hey can I get copies...
Well NOT anymore!!! We purchased a little very tee-tiny point-n-shoot camera. Yes, it does have just a few bells and whistles, but not many. Are you ready to hear what it is???
It's the Canon SD800 Digital ELPH. And I really like it. I've posted an image of it below. What I like about it most is that it's easy and I can take it anywhere. It shoots well in low light, and have a great deal of control over what I tell it not to do - like not shooting with the flash on. Even if I'm in auto mode. Finally, I can shoot images of my family any time I want. We've already hit the 1500+ mark... I'm going to need large photo albums. And where would I get those? http://kolo.com/
I have moms ask me all of the time what kind of camera they should buy. And truthfully, it really depends on what you are shooting. I've considered offering a basic class on teaching you how to get better images of your children - but it's still just one of the many thoughts running around in my brain. If you've read this post and your interested, then post a comment.
We'll be traveling tomorrow - so if I don't have internet access, then I won't be able to post until Saturday.
But please check back - bc we have a big Easter surprise coming up :)
Here is an image of the camera (its also a link - so click on it for more info) and some images from it - Enjoy!
A :)
Comments: 9
Hi Allison,
I'm about to become a mom in a week or so and I just developed a love for photography in the past year. (I took it as a fun elective in college my last semester and it ended up falling in love with the art).
If you offer a class to teach how to get a better shot of your child I would LOVE to find out more!!!
I would also be very interested. Just let me know if you decide to do it and I will be there.
Okay, I bought the camera, now I just need a class! I love it, but I'm still trying to figure out all the features.
Hi Allison,
I love the new website! I don't think I've ever cried while looking at a photographer's wedding gallery before! It's the music that gets to me. Maybe Matt and I will get married all over again just so we can have you shoot the wedding. I have been working for Holliday's Flowers and we do all the Bonne Terre weddings. It is so cool to look at all the great shots of our flowers. I would love to take a class and so would my friend Kellie. So, sign us up. I need to learn to take better shots of my kids. Unless we get a permanent ice rink, I won't be able to afford you anymore! Haha!
Love your work, Rell
I would be interested. Depending on day, location, cost, etc..
Most new parents probably would.
Thanks,
Anne
I would love the class! The blog is great and I really appreciate the camera info. I have a Minolta Dimage Z1 and I really love the pictures, but it is kind of large (although not as big as one of your cameras!). However, the 2 things I am worried about are the zoom (my daughter is in a LOT of school things and I need to be able to get good shots of these) and motion (my little one is always moving and I always end up with blurred images). Any thoughts on how your camera is with these? My camera does have a motion setting, but they still come out blurry.
Hey Alli!
Thanks for posting the info about the camera. I've been wanting to get a new one for a while, but with the grad school schedule I have no time to research the best cam to get. Now I can use your advice instead.
Heard the bridal photo shoot went well yesterday. Hope to see you all soon.
I'll take that class:)
wow those are really good pictures..i need to get me that camera..it felt so weird not coming in to work today, i missed it and esp. not seeing Ever and Fable. I hope you guys have an amazing Easter weekend. See you Tuesday!