Panasonic Leica Summilux 25mm f1.4

Yesterday my order for the Leica Summilux 25mm f1.4 arrived. Few things I noticed after briefly playing with it on my GH2. It is extremely sharp, and it focuses very fast regardless of available light! Wow what a wonderful addition to the m43's system. This will definitely be my "normal" go to lens.




Here is an example just how sharp this little lens is. Shot nearly wide open at f1.6. Not sure why I didn't shoot wide open. Maybe it was my little faith from lenses of my past.
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Yashica 124G

Yesterday I stopped into Robert's, our local camera store here in Indianapolis, and picked up my negatives that I had recently shot using a newly acquired Yashica 124G. This was exciting since it meant the first for a number of reasons. My first with a Yashica camera and my first for shoot with medium format film. Everything coming up to this point was basically trial and error. Ok I have to admit that I did use the Internet for some help but I still had many uncertainties. Did I load the film right? Am I advancing the film correctly? These may seem silly to some but these are things that I have taken for granted in my digital packed lifestyle. Let's not even think about exposing correctly. Well, when I got the negatives I was extremely surprised. Hey, that old incident light meter really works! I thought TTL was the only way to get perfect exposures. Granted I had to slow down, think about what I wanted, and finally "click" the picture. But I think that's what makes using the Yashica so charming. Yes I said charming. It's a change of pace and an opportunity to recharge my artistic side as well as my technical side of photography. Remember you have to think before you click.




Now I've heard that we've surpassed film digitally long ago. And in this I mean medium format vs. digital. So it was no surprise when after scanning the negatives they didn't have the detail or near the snap that I get from my Sony Nex5n. But none the less I was still very pleased. In fact, so pleased that I'm going to incorporate my Yashica into some photo shoots.




I think my next roll I'll try Roberts scanning service in conjunction with their developing service. Incidentally there was a large scratch on one of the negatives and it was the lab technician's opinion that it occurred during processing. So Roberts didn't charge me for the processing. Kudos to Roberts on good business practices.

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Walking away.....letting go

Art can be many things. They can be used as a statement. To create a reaction or an emotion. But sometimes they can be neither but a tool for letting go. Art can be many things...


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December 26, Ashley and Joshua

Well, I'm starting to feel the pressures of the holidays easing off. I know that sometimes we try and over do it but I also believe that you get out what you put in. That said I'm also enjoying the rewards of a successful wedding. I couldn't be happier with the images that Gabe and I got from Ashley and Joshua's wedding. Yes, the weather was an issue along with limited daylight because of the season but this created some artistic opportunities. You have to hand it to the bride and groom for wanting pictures in the snow!

Not only were Ashley and Josh willing to tough it out, but they also had a great sense of humor.

I always tell my clients that my style of photography leans towards journalistic. Trying to capture a story without adding to it. Having pictures taken while getting ready I'm sure can be unsettling at times. It is for this reason that I would like to thank Ashley for her patients and trust.

B&W is such a timeless classic. I personally think that it truly adds so much to the ceremony that color can't.

Probably the best first dance I have ever witnessed! Good job you two! And kudos to Josh for going along with the dance lessons.

Again Ashley and Josh, thank you so much for the opportunity to shoot your wedding. I hope the two of you had a great honeymoon and I hope you enjoy the pictures. Andy

Wedding Rehearsal

On December 23rd Ashley and Josh had their wedding rehearsal. This was an invaluable time for me to check out the lighting and layout of the church for that special day for Ashley and Josh. If there is one thing I learned about Ashley its that she's all about the details. From how the rehearsal was carried out to the first dance at the reception, Ashley and Josh put a lot of time and effort into their wedding plans.

Kateland and Adam's Wedding

December is usually very busy, thanks to the holidays, and very cold. Our winter season started out extremely mild making me think that we would get lucky with Adam and Kateland's wedding on the 18Th. But to no avail not only were we busy with all the bustle but December made true to it's reputation. I'm always excited and motivated when a client doesn't let the elements persuade their wedding shoot. As you can see, we were able to get great outside shots of the bride and couple!

A magical winter wonderland comes to mind when I was shooting the ceremony. Kateland and Adam, I hope you enjoy your wedding pictures. Thanks again, Andy

A special thanks to Gabe Mass for his assistance and creative contributions to the wedding shoot. I couldn't have done it without you, thanks Gabe!

The Ring!

Over the past few years that I have been doing weddings I've truly grown fond capturing these specials moments for couples. When I found out that there was an opportunity to shoot an engagement, I jumped. Kateland and Adam had technically been engaged, explaining the prior wedding date on the 18Th of December, but due to his active duty over seas was unable to give her a ring to make it official. That was going to change when his plane landed at Indianapolis International Airport on the 15Th of December.

As you can see Kateland said yes! Thank you Adam and Kateland for the opportunity.