Join the Club

I've finally joined the group of full frame camera photographers with the purchase of my Canon 5D! The image quality improvement is amazing and the wider focal length is very useful. I still really like my Canon 7D as there are things like fast shooting speed, better auto focus system, and hd video that the 5D doesn't have. Not to mention there is great sentimental value with how much I've used it that I plan to keep it.

My first time out with the new camera body was shooting at the Beta Nightclub again. I was very pleased with the results of image quality, but I wasn't happy with the very short battery life however I think this will be resolved with newer batteries as the ones I received were used. It was a good thing that I brought my 7D as back up so I could continue shooting as the two sets of batteries for the 5D didn't last the night.

The DJ headliner for the night was Martin Solveig from France, who had one of the most amazing sets I've ever seen. He really knows how to please the crowd, it was a crazy night!

The top right and bottom left images were taken with the Canon 5D. It is hard to notice the image quality difference at this resolution but they are there believe me!

If Thou Desire Rest Desire Not Too Much

So I went on a little break from posting on my blog, but I'm back! Sometimes we all need time away to avoid being burned out, but it's always important to get back to work before you get left behind. I also find I do some of my greatest work when I get back into the swing of things.

Since my last post I've still taken plenty of photos. I've managed to do multiple photo shoots with individuals for portrait work and last night had the great opportunity to be a guest photographer at Beta Night Club. I've been to Beta many times before and always have fun. The venue is great and I was thankful I was able to finally bring my camera there.

Initially I was a little nervous about taking pictures in the club because I thought it would be a challenging environment. You're working in very low lighting, your subjects are moving, there is a lot going on at once, and you have to be able to interact with many people. Thank goodness I've gotten over my shyness over the years somewhat and my photography skills are decent! Once I started taking photos I just got in the zone and time flew, I had a lot of fun.

Special thanks to my brother for letting me borrow his Canon 17-40mm lens, the Beta staff, and all the great people I was able to photograph last night. This marks my 50th post, what a great way to celebrate!

DJ shown above is Denver's own DJ Trajikk, who I've been a fan of ever since I first started going to clubs. The title quote is from engravings from Denver's Byron White United States Courthouse.