TECHNICAL TIDBITS FOR OTHER PHOTOGS AND CURIOUS SITE VISITORS...

What kind of equipment do you use?
we are a canon shop and love the results canon gear provides us.  here's a complete list:

* canon 5d mark II
* canon 14mm f/2.8 USM
* canon 16-35mm f/2.8 USM
* canon 24-70mm f/2.8 USM
* canon 70-200 F/2.8 IS USM
* canon 50mm F/1.2 USM
* canon 60mm F/2.8 Macro
* canon 85mm F/1.2 USM
* canon 100mm F/2 USM
* canon 135mm F/2 USM

* canon 580ex speedlite
* canon 580ex speedlite
* canon 580ex speedlite

* 3x32 gigs of CF and SD cards
* 3x16 gigs of CF and SD cards
* that's a total of 144 GB

* AlienBee B1600 Flash Unit. to increase ambient light in large halls
* 25" and 60" Westscott Softboxes. to increase ambient light in large halls

do you bring back up gear too?
does a skydiver jump without a backup chute?  we can't afford to NOT bring backup gear!  You only get one chance!!

did you go to school for photography?
not really. i got my bachelors in the life sciences field, ended up working as an IT manager for a leading biotech firm...go figure.  but it doesn't really matter what I did.  in 2001 we saw the need for a contemporary and stylized videography service so we started our company, cinematictouch.  the ensuing 7 years in the videography business allowed us to work with many wonderful clients and incredibly talented photographers.  i learned so much watching these talented artists do what they do and it has help me tremendously with my videography.  it was only early this year that I mustered enough courage to dive into photography.  now I don't know why I didn't do it sooner...I love it!!

do you have a studio?
we currently work out of our home studio because we want to be close to our family.  when we meet with our clients, we usually meet at a cozy coffee shop and bring all our materials for viewing and sampling.

do you use an assistant at weddings?
yes. many. sometimes 2 or more depending on the wedding and complexity.