Nikon D700

Some equipment is convenient, some is necessary but sometimes something comes along that changes the life of a photographer. Last year it was Lightroom and this year it's the Nikon D700. I've had this camera for a few months and it has completely redefined my shooting style. This camera truly is amazing! I can shoot in lighting situation I never would have considered. I crank up the ISO to 6400 in low light and it actually looks like film grain instead of camera noise. I can't wait to see how much money I save on batteries because I find myself turning the flash off at weddings to capture the ambient light. Let's just say I'm in love! The only downside is kind of an upside, the full frame sensor is too large for a digital lens. Luckily I only own two digital lenses, my 18-135mm and fisheye. When I use the 18-135 at 18mm and turn the digital crop off it looks like a circular fisheye. So it's actually a cool effect. Here are two of the first group of images I shot after taking the camera out of the box.

The Mostly Beautiful Puppy, Kashmir (Testing it out at ISO 6400)

Self Portrait using the 18-135mm, Full Frame

Irene & David [Ventura Wedding Photography]

Irene and David live in Santa Maria but they chose the Wedgewood Banquet Center in Ventura as their wedding venue. I was happy to get back down to Southern California for at least one wedding this year. Brian Owens Media joined us to shoot the video for this couple.

Wedding Photography: Bride Getting Dress in Mirror

Wedding Photography: Putting on the Veil

Wedding Photography: Bride's Shoes

Wedding Photography: Bride pinning on Dad's Boutineer

Wedding Photography: Bride putting on Mom's Corsage

Wedding Photography: The Cake

Wedding Photography: The Wedgewood Banquet Hall Tables

Wedding Photography: Chairs and Palm Trees at the Ceremony

Wedding Photography: Bride Walking Down the Aisle with Parents

Wedding Photography: Giving Away the Bride

Wedding Photography: Ring Ceremony

Wedding Photography: The Ring Bearer

Wedding Photography: Bride and Groom during Ceremony

Wedding Photography: Bride and Groom's Hands

Wedding Photography: The First Kiss with Bubbles

Wedding Photography: Groom Looking at His Ring

Wedding Photography: Bride and Groom with Wedding Party

Wedding Photography: Groom holding Bride

Wedding Photography: Bride and Groom in Front of Pond at Sunset

Wedding Photography: Portrait of Bride and Groom

Wedding Photography: Hands with Rings

Wedding Photography: First Dance

Wedding Photography: Money Dance

Wedding Photography: Bouquet Toss

Wedding Photography: YMCA

Wedding Photography: Bride and Groom Dancing