I am so so happy with my new 40D. You know how sometimes you get something that you have waited and saved and just hoped for for a really long time, and when you finally get it you are not as happy as you thought you would be. WELL THAT IS TOTALLY NOT ME! I am blown away with it really. Maybe its because I am going from the point and shoot, to this but I am on the way to crazy ecstatic happy about my camera. I went with the 85mm 1.8 lens…it was a good choice. To all those who recommended and helped me make this choice, thank you so much, and thank you for your patience (and your future patience) as I learn this camera.
Okay…I promised it…here is my very first photo. Oops. I thought it was of the rug…at least I got the chair, right?
Here are some edited ones…
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I know no one who deserves it more than you!! Your talent is incredible….this is just going to take it to an all new level!!! And I already told you how much I adore these….especially the closer up of Katie! TOO adorable!
I know no one who deserves it more than you!! Your talent is incredible….this is just going to take it to an all new level!!! And I already told you how much I adore these….especially the close up of Katie! TOO adorable!
Wow! Incredible shots. I can’t wait to see more of your talent with that camera!
Congrats…love these..your kids are so freaking adorable! have fun with your new toy!!! You rocked these today!
Cari
OMG- these are fantastic! Your kids just couldn’t get any cuter! And LOL about your “first shot”…. my first shot with my XTi was of my feet! :p
with your talent and creatvity I can not wait to see the shots you take with your new toy. Have fun and congrats.
Oh you are so gonna be amazing now… even more amazing!! These look great, already!! Congrats!
Wait all those other incredible photos were taken with a P&S? Not fair, you have talent coming out of your eyeballs! Jealous!
congrats on the new cam!
you are doing GREAT~~~~
tara
Gorgeous!!!! The one of Mikki doing ballet is my favorite, the color is just beautiful!
Congrats, again, on your new toy!
Your photos are incredible! I have loved everyone of them I have seen!!!
Yay, Mandy! I’m excited for you (and itching for that camera as well, although I’d rather have your talent). Love the tummy shot!
I cant believe you had a point and shoot! You are going to so love this camera~ It has endless artistic abilities and you are going to rock it! I miss potd too… Ive only been off for two days and it seems like weeks! lol… I will be back soon, still working on the office and it is hard to concentrate when Im on here… I get sidetracked easily! hugs… toni
Whoop-whoop! I’ve been waiting for this day. Oh, that first shot is hilarious;)
Congrats on the new camera! Your shots today are fabulous, you have the most adorable kids!
so exciting! I just upgraded to dslr in Dec, and I’m still in love!!! so fun! and great photos as always! Love the close up of her hugging her little toy!
I can’t wait to see what you do with this new camera. Your girls are to cute.
these look great! you are going to be a master of the camera in no time. that last one is my favorite. love the composition of it.
Oh, this is going to be so much fun to see what you do with this camera! And what a great start you are already off to! Have a wonderful time!
wait a minute. you’ve been using a point and shoot??
woah. hold on everyone, there’s a wild ride ahead…
You mean that the photos you took before just recently were from a point and shoot? I must have misunderstood you… let me know ok? These are great Mandy! I need to look into that lens, I keep hearing about it!
Stacey
Have fun with your new camera. The 40D is what I want next. Your first shots are crisp, clean and fun.
Congrats! And great shots!
Beautiful!! Great photos!
Wow, that first shot is amazing
Seriously you are so great, for these to be first shots on a new SLR-you are one to watch! The coloring here is perfect.
Congrats Mandy! I posted on another blog that my birthday is next week and I’m wishing for one!
Oh wow!! Great job!! Are you kidding me? You have been using a point and shoot all along girl? That is truly amazing!! I hope you and your new toy are very happy!!
These look great! love them all!
I had no idea you had a P&S! Your first photos (minus the rug…er chair
) are so wonderfully delightful! You capture eyes perfectly! I love looking at the clarity and crispness of them!
Nice job I like the brightness of the shots. I like the b&w conversions you did too.
Fantastic shots. I can’t wait to see more!!
Congratulations!!! I made the jump in October (xti) and you are in for a blast!!!! Cannot wait to see what you do, girl!
Wow! Beautiful! I strive to make my photos look that good!
these are fantastic! And seriously?… you’ve been using a point and shoot up until now? WOW!
Beautiful photos! The ones of the baby are prefect!
Awesome shots! And Congrats~!