CarolineJensen

Yep! I can't shoot flowers outdoors in winter really, haha! I tend to buy a lot of gear just before we close out our tax prep. 😂

These are incredible! Thank you for sharing! Did you have to really compete for a great spot to shoot?

Yes, it’s the sorting out process that fascinates me! I’m so confused, and yet curious, how to navigate these uncharted waters.

I think I need to get the new 24-70! It is hard to use just one lens for sure.

That is an impressive light throw from one light!!

YES! It is crazy how our first love of shooting gets thrown in the backseat when running a business!

When I have done events I have just shared a Zenfolio gallery, but that is not likely the best option. I want to hear what others do!

LOVE this, Don!

ETA! I see you used it for low light. Thanks! What prompted you to add in the 35? I often see the 24-70 as a replacement for the need for a 35 or 50 prime, especially with the 70 end available on the 70-200. I'm just curious!

I have to admit...I fell down the rabbit hole of AI art generation. I was sick for a while and spent that time playing with Midjourney. At first, I was horrified at the potential. It literally could do things that would take a me a year to plan for, photography-wise. Then again, it could do things I could never do photography-wise. How does AI art fit into photography...or does it fit at all? Does it need to? Here is what I learned in the last few months. 1. AI art helped me to better define my voice. Each time I had to accept or reject a render from the AI program I was able to analyze WHY I did or didn't like the image. My understanding of color palettes that are 'me' started to jump out more and more over time. I instinctively rejected bold colors and favored muted tones. Simple and peaceful compositions spoke to me, but busy and chaotic images did not. Here are a few examples of what I learned that I like. I think this will help me in my photography journey, especially editing. 2. I was forced to analyze another T in the road. Painting collided with photography in the late 1800s. Film photography collided with digital in the early 2000s. The invention of Photoshop by ILM birthed new ways to manipulate images, which also resulted in discussions on the ethics of editing. How does this AI shift the landscape? Yes, some jobs will become obsolete, while the value of others will be enhanced and appreciated more. AI may never be as empathetic and intuitive as humans, but AI may become a tool that allows a person to produce their vision at scale, something we couldn't do before. What if an artist or photographer could paint or photograph their vision and then use AI to create variations? The possibilities are endless. Vision and voice will always be inherent human traits. I am not afraid of being replaced, but I am keen to know how it will BEST serve people. 3. Kando opened my eyes to the way created worlds and special effects go hand-in-hand in entertainment. I was particularly fond of the class that explained how locations (real and imagined) could be shot and then transported to a sound stage elsewhere. Even the light could be intricately replicated! This made me wonder how still photography might merge with created worlds too. Will we see a merging of technologies? Will photography and AI work together at some point? What are your thoughts?

Do you use a monopod with your 400 and 600 or tripod? I struggle wide open with my 400, but LOVE it when the stars align! I think the subjects I shoot are so fast. I can't wait to photograph baby ducks this spring as they are much slower. 🙂

Do you ever have to do focus stacking?

I was always a person who shot wide open. I love my 1.2 lens, but this last year I tried something different. I shot at f14 nearly all year. I wanted to get more details. I grew to love it so much, even though it was starkly opposite of my past tendencies. What is your favorite aperture and why?

I love to go to art museums! The Met has been my favorite spot lately. 🙂

I definitely use the view finder! I tend to use the zoom function a lot too. I am terrible shooting with the LCD.

I struggle with the trusting part too. I want to micromanage everything, haha!

I keep close to home...I love to go to the the national parks in northern MN by Lake Superior. It is so pretty!

Hi, dear!!! I am so glad to see you here !

I feel so bad about all the devastation in FL right now. We lived in Pensacola after the Ivan aftermath. It was so horrible and I can't imagine losing everything like so many. 😞 I need to update my policy. Thank you for the reminder!

I'm really interested in trying this with moving subjects too!

It is so freeing! Sony has such amazing Creative Looks now too!

Thanks! It has been great for balancing my crazy brain, haha!

That would be amazing! I feel that that is the toad in the road for me for sure!

Oh man...I will readily admit that is why I am not a landscape photographer, haha! Although I am much more of an early early riser now with my gardens!

You are the best, Tony!