I've always loved photography, it kind of led from my obsession with film I guess. After 6 months of trial and error I think I'm finally getting somewhere with it and have decided to share some of my efforts with everyone.
I have a Canon EOS 350D with 2 kit lenses. The first is an 18-55mm which is great to start with but it soon becomes apparent that the focus isn't very sharp and it has a very cheap feel to it. I also have a 55-200mm zoom lens which for a kit lens is actually pretty decent, it's certainly good enough for the amount I use it. I have a 50mm prime lens which at f/1.8 is great in low light conditions and being a prime it's amazingly sharp compared to basic zoom lenses. I've also just bought a second hand 17-85mm lens which is the upgrade from the 18-55mm and comes as part of the kit with the newer Canon 40/50D's. It's such an amazing lens and has given me that push to try new things, if you can get hold of a second hand one for around £300 I would do it.
I also have such huge passion for films, most of the time film is on my mind in one way or another. I'll either be watching them or reading about them and more often than not dreaming of making something myself. I love all types of film from old classics to world cinema and I think we have some amazing talent in the UK. I bought myself a Canon HV30 a while back with the intention of trying a few things out but over the last 6 months my time has really been more focussed on photography.
Although to my amazement I've been given the opportunity to work as a production assistant on a new feature film called Tough Love due to start filming in August. The producer/director Darren Barber has been very supportive of new talent and it someone to watch out for in the future. I'll post all the information about this separetely as it's going to be such an amazing project and the more people we can make aware of it the better!
All comments welcome!
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