Um, yikes!  Has a week seriously passed by??  It seems impossible and also terrible that an entire week has gone by and I failed to post anything to my blog.  Dear internet, I’ve neglected you.  So sorry!!  I have been lost in the land of editing.  I have so much to post and I’m desperately trying to make my way through it all, but as you can see, I’m doing a very good job.  I am vowing, right here and now, to post at least four posts this week. 

So, last week, after posting the very first Sunday Q&A, I received several emails from my readers.  Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog and send in your questiosn.  :)  I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate it!  I was a little nervous to start doing the Q&A, because I just didn’t know if anyone would be interested in what I had to say.  I was so thrilled to receive the reader questions and had a hard time choosing which question to answer.  If I don’t answer your question this week, please keep coming back, I will try my vesy best to answer you! 

I received several messages regarding lenses, so I randomly selected one of the questions to post:

Drew asks: “I’m thinking about starting a photography business and honestly have no idea what lenses I should buy.  I just got my hands on a used Canon 5D, but it didn’t come with any lenses.  What do you have and/or what do you suggest?  Any input would be greatly appreciated!”

First off, congrats on your new camera!  This past year Jeff and I made a huge investment in our business and bought an arsenol of fabulous lenses!  :)  I did a post all about them last year, but it was before I’d actually had a chance to shoot with them.  Now that I’ve worked with them, I definitely have my favorites.  :)

Shown below: 70-200mm 2.8L IS, 24-70mm 2.8L, 100mm 2.8 Macro, 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4.

70-200mm 2.8L IS: This lens was a must have for me as Jeff and I increased our Wedding bookings. This lens produces some of the very best images I have ever shot in my life.  The range is incredible and the clarity is unbelievable!  I use this lens for ceremony pictures, I love it because it allows me to get pictures of the venue if I keep it at 70mm and right up close the Bride & Groom if I zoom in to 200mm.  If you intend on pursuing Wedding photography, this lens is a must!

24-70mm 2.8L: This is Jeff’s go-to lens.  He uses this lens for the ceremony, as he is always positioned up in front to get the photojouralistic images of the guests and the Bride & Groom during the ceremony.  I get to use it from time to time and absolutely love this images it produces.  It has great range- which is also perfect for reception pictures. 

100mm 2.8 Macro: The detail lens.  I ♥ details and I ♥ this lens.  This was my first exposure to prime lenses and let me tell you- I fell in love and I fell hard.  While you don’t get any range, you do get crystal clear, sharp pictures.  I use this lens for closeup images of the rings and other smaller details. 

85mm 1.8:  I honestly hardly ever use this lens, this is another one of Jeff’s lenses.  :)  I can tell you that because it is a prime lens, same rules apply as above.  This lens is such a great value for the prince- you can get your hands one for under $400 brand new.  Great lens!!

50mm 1.4: This is my FAVORITE lens!  I could shoot with it all day every day!  Another amazing lens for the price (also under $400 brand new) that gives me some of the sharpest images I have ever seen.  I use this lens for just about ever single session as well as weddings.  It has become one lens I could never do without!  :)

Drew, thank you so much for sending in your question!  I really hope this helps you out!!  Please be sure to show some comment love and send in your questions!!  You can either post in the comment box or shoot me an email at: holli@hollitrue.com.