because i am a full time wedding and portrait photographer, the last thing i want to do is edit personal photos of my daily life.
it’s like showing up to work on your day off
so, when it comes to school events, sporting events and vacations… you won’t see me out there with my professional gear. but i still want photos.
after many many many purchases of point and shoot cameras, i finally came across a few that i LOVE and cannot live without.
Canon SX120 IS
this camera takes WONDERFUL photos. has a great zoom. does video. and is pretty much as amazing as they come for under $200. The only thing i don’t like is that it doesn’t have it’s own battery. So you have to keep purchasing AA batteries, or investing in rechargeable batteries. on a regular battery, i can barely get through a concert (due to heavy use of the zoom). HOWEVER!!!!! i like to use the Energizer Lithium Batteries, and i can keep those in there for a few days before i have to change out the batteries. and let me tell you…. i let the kid run around with this camera and snap away. so those batteries have a GREAT lifespan!
i have been coveting the Canon G series since they had the G7.
the next time i buy myself a gift my son decides to buy me something, it’ll be the Canon G11
the camera is sleek. and very attractive. and i’d like to take it on long-haul vacations, like our trip to Mexico City last year, because it allows me to shoot in RAW mode and has a decent zoom for being a point and shoot.
site seeing all day long with a big camera, and several lenses is not may favorite way to experience the sites
i have played around with this camera some. and have zero complaints.
finally, after going to Camp Alphie, i was inspired to purchase a waterproof camera to take to the pool, waterpark, and/or just let my 5 year old use it during vacations, etc.
so i did some research and found the Fuji FinePix XP10. Overall, i really like this little camera. it was cheap(ish) and does what i feel $150 worth of camera should do. it comes with it’s own battery. i can tell you firsthand… it takes a beating!
the images quality is meh and i often times come back and edit/enhance photos from it. and the AWB might as well be nonexistent….
but, quite frankly, i have NEVER expected it to do what my 5D does. so i’m satisfied with it. it also does video!!! and, again, it’s waterproof and worth it’s price for that reason alone! how neat is it to go down the water slide and get it all on video?? love it!
if you’ve been around the blog for awhile, you’ve seen personal photos of the kiddo and i. all of those photos were taken with these cameras. so if you’re looking for a personal recommendation on a good (yet affordable) camera, i hope this post came in handy.
otherwise… pardon my ramblings.
enjoy your sunday!
megan, you’re gorgeous.
Lovely Reception Details! Another GREAT PlanitLounge Wedding! 
Franco and Megan – i’m so glad that i have cultivated a friendship with the two of you and that i get to see you two in your first year of marriage even aside from the photography. You are both such great spirits and souls and have truly brightened my career! thank you again and again for placing so much trust, faith, and encouragement in me and for allowing me the honor of interpreting your special day to future generations!
by chriselda
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