baltamania123
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Hello everyone!
Alrighty, just a little background on myself. My name is Hannah. I LOVE photography and have been doing the best with what I got since the age of 13. When I was around 15 years old I saved up enough money for a Canon Rebel XS. Since, then I have honed my skills by shooting everything that moves. As I approach my sweet 16, photography has turned into more of a business than a hobby. I have shot many portraits and now three weddings in total. (I am also booked for two more weddings in the near future.) I say all of this to say, that I have been bountifully blessed with amazing opportunities that most 15 year olds would dream of having. I still consider myself a beginner with a lot to learn and so much more to experience. That is why I am coming to Thephotoforum.com to learn all that I can so I can be a better photographer and provide even more high quality products for my customers.
So, here is my dilemma. I know I need to upgrade in some direction be it computing, cameras, lenses, software, etc; but I have a limited amount of money (like everyone else) and I want to go in the best possible direction. AKA I want to make sure I invest my money into something that will allow me to do my job better and make more money! $-)
Here is a list of my equipment:
Camera: Canon Rebel XS
Lens: 18-55m
75-300m (Came as a package with the camera)
Flash: Speedlite 430EX II (various diffusers)
Stands: Basic, adjustable tripod (nothing special)
Computing: HP Pavilion dv4* (intel i3, Windows 7)
Software: GIMP 2
*small note about the computer: I broke like 3-4 of the keys on the keyboard and the battery constantly falls out. Overall, I feel like my computer if falling apart.
So, that is what I am currently using and it has been working, but I know that I can do much better. All my customers have been happy with the products I give them because I work very hard to make sure it is the best. (It is hard enough to be 15 and people to take you seriously) That is why I want to continue to upgrade.
I have around $2,500 dollars to spend. This is what I have been thinking. You will notice that everything on my list is at BestBuy.com that is because there is a promotion happening right now that will give a $130 dollar gift certificate if I spend more than $1,000. Plus I get tons of points on my Best Buy Rewards card. (If you are insistent on purchasing elsewhere I would need a very good reason)
This is a list of the equipment I want, but I know I cant have it all.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i package (now if you dont think the package deal is a good idea let me know)
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0MP DSLR Camera, Bag, 8GB Memory Card, Extra Lens
Computing: MacBook Pro 13.3 i7 (Now, would it be wise to, from a photographers standpoint, to get the 13.3 inch or the 15.4 inch. I dont have the money for a 17 inch obviously. So, should I get the 13.3 inch now and then pick up a bigger plug-in monitor down the road?)
Apple® - MacBook® Pro / Intel® Core i7 Processor / 13.3" Display / 4GB Memory / 750GB Hard Drive - MD314LL/A
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended: Teacher and Student edition (I am home-schooled. Ive checked the requirements and I pass.)
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended 12: Student and Teacher Edition - Mac
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3: Student and Teacher edition (I honestly dont know the difference between the above software and this one)
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3: Student and Teacher Edition - Mac/Windows
There is nothing else that was on my list, but if you have a suggestion I am more than willing to listen!
In conclusion, I am so sorry for all the time I have taken from your day. I really do appreciate if you shed some of your knowledge by replying to this post. Thank you very much!
Regards,
Hannah!
Hello everyone!
Alrighty, just a little background on myself. My name is Hannah. I LOVE photography and have been doing the best with what I got since the age of 13. When I was around 15 years old I saved up enough money for a Canon Rebel XS. Since, then I have honed my skills by shooting everything that moves. As I approach my sweet 16, photography has turned into more of a business than a hobby. I have shot many portraits and now three weddings in total. (I am also booked for two more weddings in the near future.) I say all of this to say, that I have been bountifully blessed with amazing opportunities that most 15 year olds would dream of having. I still consider myself a beginner with a lot to learn and so much more to experience. That is why I am coming to Thephotoforum.com to learn all that I can so I can be a better photographer and provide even more high quality products for my customers.
So, here is my dilemma. I know I need to upgrade in some direction be it computing, cameras, lenses, software, etc; but I have a limited amount of money (like everyone else) and I want to go in the best possible direction. AKA I want to make sure I invest my money into something that will allow me to do my job better and make more money! $-)
Here is a list of my equipment:
Camera: Canon Rebel XS
Lens: 18-55m
75-300m (Came as a package with the camera)
Flash: Speedlite 430EX II (various diffusers)
Stands: Basic, adjustable tripod (nothing special)
Computing: HP Pavilion dv4* (intel i3, Windows 7)
Software: GIMP 2
*small note about the computer: I broke like 3-4 of the keys on the keyboard and the battery constantly falls out. Overall, I feel like my computer if falling apart.
So, that is what I am currently using and it has been working, but I know that I can do much better. All my customers have been happy with the products I give them because I work very hard to make sure it is the best. (It is hard enough to be 15 and people to take you seriously) That is why I want to continue to upgrade.
I have around $2,500 dollars to spend. This is what I have been thinking. You will notice that everything on my list is at BestBuy.com that is because there is a promotion happening right now that will give a $130 dollar gift certificate if I spend more than $1,000. Plus I get tons of points on my Best Buy Rewards card. (If you are insistent on purchasing elsewhere I would need a very good reason)
This is a list of the equipment I want, but I know I cant have it all.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i package (now if you dont think the package deal is a good idea let me know)
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0MP DSLR Camera, Bag, 8GB Memory Card, Extra Lens
Computing: MacBook Pro 13.3 i7 (Now, would it be wise to, from a photographers standpoint, to get the 13.3 inch or the 15.4 inch. I dont have the money for a 17 inch obviously. So, should I get the 13.3 inch now and then pick up a bigger plug-in monitor down the road?)
Apple® - MacBook® Pro / Intel® Core i7 Processor / 13.3" Display / 4GB Memory / 750GB Hard Drive - MD314LL/A
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended: Teacher and Student edition (I am home-schooled. Ive checked the requirements and I pass.)
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended 12: Student and Teacher Edition - Mac
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3: Student and Teacher edition (I honestly dont know the difference between the above software and this one)
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3: Student and Teacher Edition - Mac/Windows
There is nothing else that was on my list, but if you have a suggestion I am more than willing to listen!
In conclusion, I am so sorry for all the time I have taken from your day. I really do appreciate if you shed some of your knowledge by replying to this post. Thank you very much!
Regards,
Hannah!