The more I learn about photography, the longer and more expensive my wish list grows. New lenses, new computer, new monitor, new flash, more props, more education and learning, more photo sessions, and the list could go on and on. So, when the time comes for me to upgrade my lenses, I want to be prepared. I have done a little research, definitely not extensive, but enough to kind of have an idea of the lens rental companies available that provide reasonable prices for lens rentals. It took me quite a while to narrow down just what I wanted to rent once I found the company I would use. I had posted my question to a photography forum and received a lot more responses that I thought I would. I was overwhelmed with the support and help people offered as to what lens would be a good one for the type of photography I shoot.
I ended up renting a flash and two lenses, the Canon 50 mm f/1.4 and the Canon 24-70 mm f/2.8L. Both lens are fantastic and I loved adding the element of playing around with the flash. I rented these items so I could conveniently play with them over the Thanksgiving holiday where I would have plenty of subjects to practice on. I think my favorite person to practice on was my 5-month old nephew!
Initially it was frustrating for me to learn how to balance out a flash in a dark room, with the correct white balance and exposure to have a somewhat decent picture. I think I made my sister go blind that first night! I did learn a lot and felt like I discovered a whole new way to shoot with the lenses and flash. I will definitely be renting these lenses and some new ones in the future. It helped give me an idea of where I can go with my photography, what could work for my style of shooting, and in the process I learned more about the industry I love.
I’ve included two pictures I took, both with the 50 mm f/1.4. If you follow my blogs at all, then you’ve already seen the work of the 24-70 mm f/2.8L. I took all our family Christmas pictures with that lens and a few others posted here and there. Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I did taking them! The first one is my brother’s dog, Lacy, who permanently lives at my parent’s house. The second, of course, is my nephew Logan. I really didn’t do a lot of editing, so basically these images are straight off the camera.
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