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Quote: Originally Posted by JennyK Morgan, if you love Photoshop you should take a class in Illustrator.. I LOVED taking Illustrator in college.. you can really do a lot I'm taking that on july 17th! I'm also taking a dreamwaever class in july.

Quote: Originally Posted by Autumn for me one thing that's pretty important in a camera is how it performs in low light. I want the latitude to be able to crank up the ISO, but I also want usable (and not super noisy) photos. If you plan to shoot RAW, then you should definitely check the speed (fps) and the buffer - I have a Fuji S5Pro that I absolutely love, but I can't shoot it raw because it's too slow. the other thing that's pretty important to consider is the lenses good glass can make the world of difference in the quality of photographs you take and, if you start off with a decent camera body you can always upgrade and invest in glass over time so it doesn't break the bank both Canon and Nikon tend to make great consumer DSLR bodies - I've heard good things about the Canon Rebel and the Nikon D40 (I'm a Nikon gal myself one of the best sites for camera reviews is dpreview.com Happy shopping! (and feel free to pm me if you have other questions - I'm a total photo geek and will happily talk shop any time Thanks for the tips! I was looking at dpreview today. After the wedding i plan to start reading up on some cameras. I'll will PM you once I have some stuff narrowed down. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB BTW, Morgan you should start posting a before and after pictures. Shoot I think it would be fun for anyone interested in learning how to edit pictures to see the difference. I will. I did before, but now I'm a little ashamed they are on the forum. My beginner stuff was kind of bad oh well, you have to start somewhere. I still need to fix the wall on your dog bath picture. The steps I was following wasn't letting me do it. I think I now know how to. I'm doing a sunset picture for shelly. The class today really gave me great tips for that. i'll post the before & after.

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB I have the Sony Alpha DSLR, and love it. When we go it last year it was about $900.00 and we purchased another lens for about $300.00 (Macro lens is next on my list) I've also been looking around for a photoshop class, I've seen them online but I want to have someone actually work with me on it. I have shot in Raw, however because I suck at photoshop right now I figured why bother, so for now I shoot in manual and auto. I love taking pictures of landscape type pictures and of course our furbabies, don't think I'll ever get into portrait unless I have a child and might experiment on him/her. I did find a class to be SO helpful. I have been having the hardest time figuring something out & I learned today I was not clicking on the right little box. So a class can really be helpful for getting going because if you get stuck on something you can just ask for assistance. It was just 1 1/2 hours, but with that little bit of instruction I know I'll be able to do so much more now & pick things up faster.

Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka Good thread Morgan. I have been researching DSLR's so much lately and I finally decided on the Nikon D40 with the 18-55mm lens (incl in package) and the 55-200mm VR lens. I did alot of research on slickdeals too haha, gosh i love that website. What kind of hobbiest photography are you looking into? I have more of a nature/portrait type interest. How did you find your photoshop class? I've self taught myself and I'm thinking I may be missing out on a "real" lesson Mostly I love great pictures. I plan on photographing the same stuff i do now, just better. My favorites are pictures of people laughing. On vacations I like taking pictures of buildings & beautiful landscapes. So i probably won't do any particular type of picture. I just want to have better pictures & the ability to do more with them. The more i learn about photoshop, the more i want raw files. At events, I love capturing great moments. But often the picture will be too dark because we are outside or in a poorly lit room. So i want to take these pictures where the expressions are great & improve the quality of the image. The class is for duke students & staff. They have a summer program with a bunch of technology classes. I'm also taking illustrator & dreamweaver. I started learning just by looking tips up on the internet & playing around with it. Then i bought a Scott Kelby book after I got CS3. The main problem was that I didn't understand many of the basics. I'd adjust my levels & curves, but I didn't know what I was actually doing. So this class was great to get a simple explaination and understand when a picture needs what. I really think it will give me the understanding i need to start improving my editing. once I get more comfortable with it, I might post some stuff on photo.net for a critique. or let the photographers here critique me if they promise to be nice

There have been threads about certain cameras recommendations. But, I'm wanting to know what features to look for. In the photoshop class I went to today the instructor said to not worry about getting over 10 megapixels & to be more concerned with the size of the sensor. Any more tips about what is important? I want to buy a nice camera for a hobbiest. I don't wan't to break the bank with a pro camera, but I don't want to spend too little & get something that isn't that good. I was thinking I'd budget around $500, but I haven't sstarted researching yet. I'm an avid slickdeal watcher so I'll probably be saving about $100 or so off full price. I want get something to start with & then buy other pieces as I go along. I haven't started my research yet, but I was thinking something like the canon rebel. I already have a nice point & shoot, but I want to start photographing in RAW so I can have even more photoshop fun with my pictures.

Digital Camera Reviews and News: Digital Photography Review: Forums, Glossary, FAQ I took a photoshop class this morning (it was awesome) & the the person teaching the class suggested this website for reading up on cameras before buying one. Now that I looked it up, I realized that this is the website I used when I was buying my last point & shoot. It is really useful. I'm planning to buy a new camera in 3-6 months. I want to start shooting in RAW now that I'm using photoshop a lot.

Quote: Originally Posted by nikkianddean thanks morgan! I am so excited for your wedding and I'm not even a guest. It's going to be so amazing. I love the post ceremony music...especialy the marron 5 I love that CD! When mike & I moved in together "she will be loved" was on the radio all the time. We didn't have cable set up & just played the radio as we unpacked & set up our new place. So it's one of our songs. Officially the gwen steffani song is our song. it was new when we first started dating. But, over time we accumulate lots of "our songs." I'm putting together our honeymoon mix right now.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bianca It's closed for renovations. I know that a site visit isn't really that necessary, but its a reason for an extra vacation! ok since it's closed I'll just take pictures from the outside & see how close I can get to the inside. I can definitly review the beach. actually this might work out great for us. Their private beach should be empty since it's closed. We might be able to walk over there to have more privacy. or atleast is will spread people out more in front of my hotel.

it shouldn't be a problem. We'll be there 7 days & I imagine one of the days I'll have some free time & feel like walking over. Is the hotel open right now as sunscape? I planned my wedding without a site visit. I'm excited to finally see the place I've been reading about for 1 year!

anyone else cruise sonic? in my town there was a sonic at each end of the main street. so on saturday night people circle one sonic, drive all the way down and then circle the other. It's a way to show off your car. I used to do it in my 92 ford escort sometimes just to be silly. I wonder if gas prices have kept the kids from cruising in my town like the used to.

I'll be right next to this hotel. If I have time & feel like taking a tour, I'll stop by and see if they will show me around. I'll take pictures.

I put together 26 minutes of music to play after we walk down the aisle. We will have a mini reception right after the ceremony. I cropped the songs to about 2 minutes each & faded them in & out. here is a link to the file postceremonyfinal.mp3 I'd post our pre ceremony music, but I doubt anyone will want it. It's our guest's special songs so it's so random. Post ceremony DMB – love of my life Red Hot Chili Peppers- soul to squeeze Maroon 5- she will be loved DMB- 2step Weezer- Island in the sun Gwen Stefani- it’s my life Incubus- Stellar (acoustic) Maroon 5 – Sunday morning DMB - Crush Death Cab for Cutie - I Will Possess Your Heart David Grey – This Years Love Smashing Pumpkins- Today Preceremony Pre ceremony Rascal Flatts - The day before you Kenny Chesney - Me and You Brooks & Dunn - My Maria john lennon- imagine Elvis Presley - Fool's Rush In Ray Price- She wears my ring Foo Fighters - Everlong (acoustic version)

yay! Great to see your pictures. I'm so glad you had a great trip.

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride I agree..I think Juan's pics look fine. VERY good when compared to other resort photography work. If it helps, go for it. I know we're pairing down and cutting corners wherever possible because we don't want this thing to bankrupt us. And Morgan, shame on you. She is a pretty girl and I'm sure her crack looks beautimous showing through that lace. I'm sure she has a very beautiful crack, but I don't want to see it.

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride Holy hell, thats HILARIOUS! Great job, and best wishes to you Morgan and Mike as you officially tie the knot tomorrow! it's done! The thread was from thursday. we are married!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by kerid We're doing the symbolic ceremony too... I have been emailing Elena since December 2008 for our January 2009 date! I was just persistent (and nice!) and kept asking if we could confirm because need to send out invites so our guests can plan. She confirmed with us but told our travel agent we had to wait to confirm till August! So I'm not even 100% sure, but I think we'll be ok... It took that kind of persistance for me too. I called every hour on the 4th of July until I got to talk to her. Then I sent an email & booked right after.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride09 Congrats! Love the dress you wore, where did you find it? thanks! Charlotte Russe. I bought it about 2 months ago. It was $30 & had a black sash on it, but I cut it off. My favorite part is that it has pockets. I forgot to take a picture with my hands in them. I'm packing it for mexico so there is another chance

Quote: Originally Posted by neen so late to the party, but congrats Morgan...can't believe how quickly June has come around and you're all getting ready to jet off! So fun!!!! congrats again and happy thoughts for the next round of i do's!!! thanks! I mailed the cancun airport info a couple weeks ago & my guests really appreciated it. I told a few the story about customs erasing your picture. Thanks again for doing that.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mandy I guess I'll let it slide! Don't forget to provide us with pics of the new placemats and coasters. I thought you were taking a break! When do you leave? We won't know what to do when you're actually gone! Do you think you can get on the forum from Mexico? yeah, that break didn't last long after the thread about ferrets, the caption contest & all the other fun things.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mandy Congrats, Morgan! You look so happy! I love that you used your new glasses that morning. Although I am a little disappointed you decided not to do it on May 20! I had a presentation that week so I wanted to wait until things were stress free. I'm loving the new glasses!

Quote: Originally Posted by CourtneyV Or an FTP server. Alright Erin, I sent you the email. I'm missing one song (I forget which one it is already - but it's the first one on your list). yeah ive got to get one of those. i keep meaning to. courtney you rock! You'll be in jamaica soon & won't have to think about anything but having fun!!!

elizabeth medina posted some cool haciendas on the forum.

I went with cheap bags (70 cents from OOT). I've been using one a lot to tote stuff to work & it holds up great. I figure most people have a beachbag back home so this is really just something to use during the trip & make a grocery sack out of later. i'd rather put the money in the bags. I was also trying to keep my bags to about $10 each so I couldn't splurge on the actual bags.

I think having the date on it's fine. I wear lots of t-shirts that say xxxxx 1999. It is more like a souvinier that way. It's not like a purse. it's a cheap beach bag so it really won't be dated. I just stuck with solid color bags & I'm hanging tags from them. They were cheap.