Puremotif » things i want http://puremotif.com Photography & Design by Rachel Lusky Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:01:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 a shootsac http://puremotif.com/2009/06/a-shootsac/ http://puremotif.com/2009/06/a-shootsac/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:13:38 +0000 Rachel http://www.puremotif.com/blog/?p=1122 I finally broke down and spent the $$ to get a Shootsac. Is it really worth it?

In one word.

ABSOLUTELY.

If you are like me, you prefer to switch lenses often, sometimes as much as I want to keep my 50mm 1.4 on all the time, it’s just not possible when I need a wide angle. Since I can’t afford a full-time assistant right now (other than loverly Amy who will work with me for pennies when she can), the shootsac IS my assistant. I could only get the basic bag now, hope to get a fun cover later, but even in black it’s so professional I don’t know that it’s necessary. Anyway, in short this bag really is all that it promises to be. My only  thought for an improvement would be on the flap, a small zippered area for memory cards so I can easily find them and switch them out without digging around in the deep pockets. Other than that though, it’s pretty much perfect. I love it! Thank you Jessica Claire for making a really cool product that is worth every penny! :)

I was so excited to get it, I ran out to Fed Ex to pick it up the day it came in because I had to have it for my Friday/then Saturday wedding.

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And these two were taken by my sis Amy who was able to help me out at this wedding, she got two good ones of me doin the ‘thang.’ I like the second one, I look like I know what’s up. ha! Don’t you love how they have the bride get ready in this crazy children’s room? Makes for colorful pictures, that’s about the only good thing though ;-)

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Next purchase is the shoulder strap for it. I do think it’s necessary, I’ll get ahold of that pretty soon hopefully :-)

Night all!

]]> http://puremotif.com/2009/06/a-shootsac/feed/ 1 i couldn’t get the books, but at least my hubs respects my love for the series, and edward http://puremotif.com/2008/12/i-couldnt-get-the-books-but-at-least-my-hubs-respects-my-love-for-the-series-and-edward/ http://puremotif.com/2008/12/i-couldnt-get-the-books-but-at-least-my-hubs-respects-my-love-for-the-series-and-edward/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:29:11 +0000 Rachel http://www.puremotif.com/blog/2008/12/i-couldnt-get-the-books-but-at-least-my-hubs-respects-my-love-for-the-series-and-edward/ merry christmas!!!

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You can buy some here if you want.

Everything else is good, crazy, and the same.
:-)

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Adobe CS4.

How can anyone keep up and still be able to eat and put clothes on their back? This is one of those times when I remember just how much I ALREADY have and how incredibly blessed I am. I am grateful and content with what I have. Well, except for my camera. hahah!

]]> http://puremotif.com/2008/10/wow-just-when-i-thought-i-was-up-to-date/feed/ 4 nikon d90 & other photography *wants* http://puremotif.com/2008/08/nikon-d90-other-photography-wants/ http://puremotif.com/2008/08/nikon-d90-other-photography-wants/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:21:41 +0000 Rachel http://puremotif.wordpress.com/?p=532 aaaaand I think I know what I want my new camera to be – not sure when I’ll be able to afford it. It would rock  if I could have a new camera by the wedding I’m shooting on September 12 in Pittsburgh…. but it’s doubtful. Beyond Megapixels also did a nice sum-up of the new camera, plus a link to an AWESOME video where Chase Jarvis and crew are testing it out!

  • 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
  • 5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
  • D-Movie Mode  Cinematic 24fps HD with sound (WHAT??!!!)
  • 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
  • Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Also, I’m pining after these lenses.
Come on, we all need a zoom lens. (This is updated from before as I read this is a much better lens/deal)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
I see the most amazing pictures taken with this lens, beautiful shallow depth of field.
(Edit: I ended up purchasing the much cheaper and just as good, slightly different 50mm 1.8d - i love it!!!)
Who knows. Maybe it’s just a dream. Aaaaah….
And…. I’d love a shootsac. with a gorgeous cover.

Edit – or maybe one of these? A nice, half the price alternative. If you need a really big bag. I think I found something pretty small I can use in the meantime.

Danielle showed me kaboodle like 2 years ago, and I still use it. If you are looking for a place to store cool things you’ve found to buy, or want, or just make a dream wish list for “if i had a million dollars” kaboodle is for you. I have used it for a long time and I make tons of lists, things I need, I have a computer and photography category, home, health and beauty, media – books, music, and gifts for others, etc. It’s awesome! Check it out.
Here’s my crazy list if you care.
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