Lenspiration | Rachel L | Activity https://www.lenspiration.com/members/shilohphotography/activity/ Activity feed for Rachel L. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:14:08 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 5e15a6f1b15ef55402f16441ab45b0fa Rachel L replied to the topic Used cameras in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/used-cameras/#post-26278 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 04:51:10 -0400 I always recommend buying new and from a source that offers some type of warrantee or that has a good reputation unless youโ€™re buying used from a friend ;). Buying used from criagslist or similar sites has it advantage as you save a bit BUT you really donโ€™t know what type of โ€œtramaโ€ or misuse the camera has been through with previous owners.…Read more

]]> c2189c6582bd5179fdaaa4d154faed00 Rachel L replied to the topic Product Photography Thanks :) in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/product-photography-thanks/#post-20147 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 01:24:46 -0500 @melaniethomsen Love the elements you chose to enhance the product and promote the season. ๐Ÿ™‚ Lovely job!!

]]> cd6b9a906e6cea9aa41580c478ea7d64 Rachel L replied to the topic Jammed Canon 50mm Focus ring in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/jammed-canon-50mm-focus-ring/#post-19885 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 21:38:23 -0500 @jamesstaddon Thank you! Those links are very helpful. I’ll see if I can’t get it unjammed! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 298c6ac81e9d620050407eae95001fc2 Rachel L started the topic Jammed Canon 50mm Focus ring in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/jammed-canon-50mm-focus-ring/ Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:18:25 -0500 Good afternoon! Quick question that I am hoping someone can answer. ๐Ÿ™‚ I pulled out my 50mm 1.4 to use the other day and the focus ring was jammed! I am not sure how or why as it was in working order previously. Has anyone else experienced this issue and if so, is there are “self-fix” method or does it need to be sent in for repair?

]]> 51b5ab4cac21eeed1d599df71d0e1ae3 Rachel L replied to the topic Best Photo Viewer for photographers? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/best-photo-viewer-for-photographers/page/2/#post-19845 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:14:35 -0500 Though Adobe Bridge isn’t free, it’s worth the small investment… especially if you are dealing with large raw files and need to be able to sort/order photos efficiently. I purchased mine 5 years ago and it’s serve me well!

]]> c57e835fe66047df5c591922a595e3a5 Rachel L replied to the topic What Lens for the Mountains? in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/what-lens-for-the-mountains/#post-15166 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 04:06:52 -0500 @JamesStaddon Really helpful advice. Thank you! The example photos are great too. Shows the difference between focal lengths nicely.

I visited Estes Park, Colorado! It is beautiful mid-September as the aspens are changing color which offers many lovely photo opportunities. A “Long-distance” hike for me is a 14 mile mountain hike… which…Read more

]]> c58149a92258cdd8c742c3c048a51dee Rachel L replied to the topic What Lens for the Mountains? in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/what-lens-for-the-mountains/#post-15068 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 03:50:25 -0500 @blake @Dan-Cope Thanks! I’m finding it really enlightening that y’all are suggesting lenses with such a minimal zoom…. Since I don’t do much nature/landscape photography, this is really helpful to hear!

]]> fd149e38d26a7e72746922b096994c46 Rachel L replied to the topic What Lens for the Mountains? in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/what-lens-for-the-mountains/#post-13822 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:06:55 -0400 @Dan-Cope I’m shooting with a full frame so the info you gave is very good to keep in mind! Thank you. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> d14647890bd90d8628074330fec40ea9 Rachel L replied to the topic What Lens for the Mountains? in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/what-lens-for-the-mountains/#post-13789 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:00:53 -0400 @dan-cope Thank you!! I never would have thought of using a zoom of 12-24mm but I could see where it would be a good lens to carry!

@SarahLeePhoto Thank you, Sarah! God gets all praise for any “fantasticness” in the photo. It’s His beautiful creation! ๐Ÿ™‚ Yes, I was thinking the 70-200 too as I always rent it for weddings or events but knew the…Read more

]]> bd8f08f89d17db1ba6e5861852f0a06d Rachel L replied to the topic What Lens for the Mountains? in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/what-lens-for-the-mountains/#post-13789 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:00:53 -0400 My first message should have been “a photo for critiquing” not “photo critic”. ๐Ÿ˜‰

@dan-cope Thank you!! I never would have thought of using a zoom of 12-24mm but I could see where it would be a good lens to carry!

@SarahLeePhoto Thank you, Sarah! God gets all praise for any “fantasticness” in the photo. It’s His beautiful creation! ๐Ÿ™‚ Yes, I…Read more

]]> 4c666ff67c55f5079003fa576504071d Rachel L started the topic What Lens for the Mountains? in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/what-lens-for-the-mountains/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 22:24:10 -0400 I have a photo for critiquing and a question so I’m not sure if I’m posting in the right spot?! I just returned from the Rocky Mountains and this was the first time going since I took up photography(when there, I came to the realization I have a LOT to learn about nature photography! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ ) I found a zoom lens would have been REALLY helpful but had…Read more

]]> e8b9fc2c8609698feac09fb2d71369df Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/page/2/#post-13752 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 22:08:56 -0400 @JamesStaddon Well, that is an idea! ๐Ÿ™‚ @SarahLeePhoto is doing a good job of trying to talk me into it…. ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]> 18d187df30cc9acbbe44985748bb2b9a Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/page/2/#post-13630 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 22:39:49 -0400 @sarahleephoto Thank you, Sarah. ๐Ÿ™‚ With your writing skills, I would need you come visit and help me write it! ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]> 32bb42d0d0098a8ed3f09de08309d5a0 Rachel L's profile was updated https://www.lenspiration.com/activity/p/1661/ Sat, 19 Sep 2015 22:22:25 -0400 0 422a851fb42019775b4a743b0f1cb99e Rachel L changed their profile picture https://www.lenspiration.com/activity/p/1636/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 05:01:25 -0400 0 ffb530834c5078a430c222403ea5b888 Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/page/2/#post-13603 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 02:59:43 -0400 No, I hadn’t thought of that. I’m not extremely gifted in the area of writing and feel I still have so much to learn personally in this area of photography…. Maybe one day down the road if the Lord opens the doors! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> e56b454ddab32e9979e9aace2016f839 Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/#post-13573 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 22:20:27 -0400 Good, I’m glad it’s helpful! ๐Ÿ™‚

No, strangely not many have dedicated themselves to teaching the art of product photography ๐Ÿ˜‰ so I haven’t found any teaching material that has been helpful in this area of photography. So far for me product photography has been leaned (I still have a lot to learn) through lots of prayer and personal & practical…Read more

]]> 2d13086a6864fe40337e254c531a7b49 Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/#post-13497 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 04:14:55 -0400 I’ve yet to find the perfect lights for the lightbox. But seeing I don’t have much of an occasion to use the lightbox, I haven’t extensively researched lighting!

I generally try to re-purpose/reuse props as much as possible which helps avoid the massive prop build-up but there will usually be a new element added per season so something new will…Read more

]]> 38a82b6fcf67ecaf666e60722ab6b42d Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/#post-13497 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 04:14:55 -0400 I’ve yet to find the perfect lights for the lightbox. But seeing I don’t have much of an occasion to use the lightbox, I haven’t extensively researched lighting!

I generally try to re-purpose/reuse props as much as possible which helps avoid the massive prop build-up but there will usually be a new element added per season so something new will…Read more

]]> 242cba41d7c68d2cc5dcad52a1e584d3 Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/#post-13497 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 04:14:55 -0400 I’ve yet to find the perfect lights for the lightbox. But seeing I don’t have much of an occasion to use the lightbox, I haven’t extensively researched lighting!

I generally try to re-purpose/reuse props as much as possible which helps avoid the massive prop build-up but there will usually be a new element added per season so something new will…Read more

]]> 79a562048c78c3f7ef5d9113e5245317 Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/#post-13488 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 04:39:19 -0400 Thank you! All glory goes to God.

Well, I only use prime lenses so I have quite a few things to learn about zoom. ๐Ÿ™‚

Yes, actually product photography is the main portion of my business at the moment. Since the companies I photograph for tend to desire a more “organic” feel to the product photos, I haven’t had to use a lightbox in quite some…Read more

]]> 0bbffe1ac165c3ad3b7a68418d8d59ec Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/#post-13488 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 04:39:19 -0400 Thank you! All glory goes to God.

Well, I only use prime lenses so I have quite a few things to learn about zoom. ๐Ÿ™‚

Yes, actually product photography is the main portion of my business at the moment. Since the companies I photograph for tend to desire a more “organic” feel to the product photos, I haven’t had to use a lightbox in quite some…Read more

]]> 38e5219e91ecdd61b84010b992b5cb70 Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/#post-13435 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 17:39:28 -0400 @JamesStaddon I usually don’t shoot any lower than 2.0 or 2.5 for portraits but from my own personal experience the Canon 50mm f/1.4 has a better quality/smoother bokeh and image saturation + depth compared to the 1.8! The 50mm was my main portrait lens for several years but at the moment I use a Canon 35mm 1.4 for 95% of my work(it’s a beautiful…Read more

]]> b2e86bd8df244abb82b70a166c2f1e26 Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/#post-13435 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 17:39:28 -0400 @JamesStaddon I usually don’t shoot any lower than 2.0 or 2.5 for portraits but from my own personal experience the Canon 50mm f/1.4 has a better quality/smoother bokeh and image saturation + depth compared to the 1.8! The 50mm was my main portrait lens for several years but at the moment I use a Canon 35mm 1.4 for 95% of my work(it’s a beautiful…Read more

]]> af0accf2660f15e55af3ec81626028b2 Rachel L replied to the topic Which canon lenses are best for portraits? in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/which-canon-lenses-are-best-for-portraits/#post-13289 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 03:24:57 -0400 I agree with the 50mm but would would spend an extra $150 and get the Canon 50mm 1.4 instead of 1.8! You will be glad you did. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 79d16eb04abbf92d9fa4585862fb6967 Rachel L replied to the topic Memory Cards in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/memory-cards/#post-9708 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:44:14 -0500 I use sandisk memory cards. I’ve only had 1 go bad after about 3 years of heavy use and it gave me plenty of forewarning before doing so. From what I have been told by a wedding photographer, she changes her cards out every 6 weddings to ensure there wont be any image loss for her clients! Hope this is helpful! ๐Ÿ™‚

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