Yeni - Hi, Steph! Could you please tell, which one of the 24 lense you have? I mean, the 24-70 or the 24-105? Thank you very much!  Apr 3, 2012, 12:10PM

SLR Lounge Photography - Great selection of lenses! Kudos on being smart about photography in getting backups, etc.  Sep 27, 2010, 6:51PM

Katelyn James - just got the 24, FINALLY found it! and I adore it! The 50 and 24 are also my favorites...love them! Enjoy the 24!  Oct 2, 2009, 9:01PM

Michelle McKeen - I just wanted to thank you for this awesome post. It truly made my day. Everything you stated in this post is totally what I relate to, as far as, feeling like I'm never going to make it, not having all the necessary tools, wanting to be the best now and not wanting to wait to grow. Haha...if it were only so easy. I guess that is why it is a business and it is HARD work. I love your photography and would love to network with you. I love chatting with other photographers!  Aug 1, 2009, 6:27PM

brittany stockton - thanks so much for all the advice... I LOVE LOVE LOVE all your photos and I look at your site all the time and recommend you to everyone I know... haha. Anyway I am excited to get some stuff and start playing around!!  Jul 29, 2009, 6:00PM

Amy - As someone who is on the just-starting-out end of the spectrum, thanks for the tips and insight.  Jul 27, 2009, 3:45PM

LindsayO - I have been waiting for this post, thank you! And thank you for the encouragement-- I am finding that patience is hard to come by starting out, and it's great to hear that from an awesome photographer such as yourself!  Jul 26, 2009, 6:25PM

Jessica Lee - Thank you so much for taking the time to share!! Its very encouraging and much appreciated!!  Jul 25, 2009, 6:36PM

andrea lowry - I am sooo glad you posted this information! I want to buy a new lense for my Canon Rebel and have no idea what to buy! Thanks!  Jul 25, 2009, 6:00PM

Sarah - I'd also be interested to see how much you are selling the 30d and 40d for.  Jul 24, 2009, 11:11PM

Katherine Bowman - Thanks so much for your insight! I really appreciate it!  Jul 24, 2009, 7:13PM

marissa moss - thanks for sharing! and for the encouragement to those of use trying to get on our feet! :)  Jul 24, 2009, 1:08PM

Kathleen - Thank you for sharing Stephanie! I love peaking at other photographers "wardrobes" :) How are the wedding plans coming along?  Jul 24, 2009, 6:45AM

Dennis Bullock - Thanks for the great information Stephanie! I always enjoy seeing what you come up with next.  Jul 23, 2009, 8:20PM

Julie G - I so appreciate this blog. Right now I'm using only one Canon rebel xt and two lenses, the 50mm 1.8 & the 28m 1.8. I have my first wedding Aug. 1 and my second Oct 3. I keep stressing to my hubby about the spend money make money thing, especially since I'm just starting out, he is in full support of me, we just lack the funds. SO when I saw that you wrote about renting a body, that totally made me less anxious. OK, i think i can sleep tonight. SO glad i read your blog! Thanks for being so giving and sharing!! Keep up the wonderfully talented work you do! 'o)  Jul 23, 2009, 8:09PM

Mary Dunlap - Thanks so much for posting this info!! It is definitely a plus to see what other photographers prefer and how they work. Did you teach yourself or go to school for photography?  Jul 23, 2009, 6:43PM

Christine - Thanks for sharing! :) I have the 50 1.4 but hoping to upgrade to the 1.2 someday! :) Love your images!  Jul 23, 2009, 6:18PM

Dina - Thanks for all the info! I have learned more through people willing to share their experience than I have through all the books that I have read. Curious, how much are you selling your 40D for?  Jul 23, 2009, 5:01PM

Kisha of Sahara Blue - great informative [and encouraging] post! i'm still deciding whether or not to get more serious with my photography but in the mean time am having fun doing mock shoots to get a feel for what it's like. i definitely agree with everything you've said. great blog by the way. found it via jasmine star and have bookmarked it :)  Jul 23, 2009, 2:44PM

Quentina - Thanks soo much for this post. It gave me alot of information, and made me realize.. be patient..it comes with time! I do have a question for you. I am an ameature photographer, just trying to get out there and right now I shoot with a Nikon D60, and I have a 18-55mm lense. I was looking to start purchasing new lenses, but than I thought about a new camera.. What do you think would be better, purchase new camera, or start my lense "collection first? P.S. Love you work, I am always on your blog checking up the new post!! :)  Jul 23, 2009, 1:48PM