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Friday, April 06, 2007

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!

Canon SD800 Digital ELPH

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8 comments so far...
Jeri G wrote: (08-31-2007 at 12:16pm)

I would also be very interested. Just let me know if you decide to do it and I will be there.

Rell Farris wrote: (05-22-2007 at 10:25am)

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.

Rell Farris wrote: (05-04-2007 at 5:42pm)

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

Anne Caraway wrote: (04-11-2007 at 4:23pm)

I would be interested. Depending on day, location, cost, etc..
Most new parents probably would.
Thanks,
Anne

Christa Carson wrote: (04-08-2007 at 9:33am)

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.