Fuji Time

Seriously thinking about moving from Nikon to Fuji. As much as I love Nikon gear, my camera bag is so heavy from the weight of the cameras and lenses. Lugging a heavy camera bag around has taken a toll on my back and shoulders.

In my continuing mode of downsizing and simplifying my life, I'm giving Fuji a go. I've been playing around with the Fujifilm X100F. I think it will be a great keep in your purse, travel, street, walk around, compact camera. It is small, lightweight and comes with a 23mm lens (35mm full frame equivalent). No interchangeable lenses. It's a great focal length for walking around and capturing those snippets of life whether it be at home or traveling.

Tested it out on my animals at home.  

Birdie & Dixie

Having fun with Rascal's ears and a mirror. There is a definite advantage to shooting with a small camera.

Peg

Ernie

Photography Tip - Sweet Slumber

If your bedroom has good light, take photos of your pets on the bed.  Pets feel safe and relaxed on the bed - it's a great place to capture some very endearing and intimate moments.  Some of my favorite photos of my pets are of them sleeping.  I caught my cat, Peg, sleeping on the bed with one paw over the top of her head.  My camera was tucked away in a camera bag in another room. I didn’t want to lose the moment, so I grabbed my cell phone and took this photo of Peg.

As the saying goes - the best camera is the one you have with you, and often that will be your cell phone. Always seize the moment. You may never get a second chance.  

That doesn’t mean you can’t prepare or prep the space ahead of time. It really is all about the light. Avoid direct sunlight. Bright sunlight streaming through a window will be harsh and contrasty.  Make sure the bed is not being illuminated by direct sunlight but rather diffused light.  You can see and feel beautiful/diffused light in real time. It floats in and illuminates the space seamlessly. You can place sheers in front of a window to diffuse/soften the light. I have ivory colored sheers covering my bedroom window. The sheers turn the window into a giant soft box. Invest in some window sheers, work the light and be ready when your pet gives you something special.