Doubts again...digital encroaching

I shot an event today for the National Network for Domestic Violence, and had to share the time with another photographer, she of course was shooting digital. She was very friendly and it all worked out well to shoot together, but a first for me. As I get a few more jobs along the way, I realize the benefits of digital, of course, and she even mentioned its practical and its what is in demand, and of course, with digital, you get more jobs. All good points, and not too much new, but it got me thinking.

So I wandered to Penn, returned my rental Turbo battery, and browsed, priced, chatted about digital. I'm still looking at a $4,ooo investment at least, including lenses, new flashes, cards, etc. to get near the quality of an F100, SB-28, and roll of Portra. I don't have that kind of capital right now of course. Not to mention all the other issues with digital such as battery life, CCD cleanliness, etc., etc. So I'm ok for now. But I may rent one for a job in the near future and see how it goes.

In other news, I'm finally getting the photos from my Germany and Prague trip worked on, so they should be online soon, along with more work on the Coal Breaker Project.

Tomorrow night, I plan to check out the WVSA opening mentioned in the previous post, and then Friday to Bethesda for the art walk, perhaps. Saturday I may be attending the Fraser Gallery's "Artist Boot Camp." Hopefully will see some of you around (if any of you actually read this. )

Upcoming Show to Check Out

I recently wrote about the current show at WVSA / SAIL downtown, and there is a new one coming up that yo ushould look into. Details follow:

Taken from http://www.wvsarts.org/WVSA/gallery/events.html#1

Presenting the latest WVSA gallery show:

DISTRICT DIMENSIONS… a collection of paintings featuring captivating historic and contemporary local architecture including buildings, circles, statues and bridges.

Opening Night Reception
Thursday, June 8, 2006
5:30-7:30 pm
Show runs through July 5, 2006

Work will be available for post-event viewing and purchase Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm.
This event was generously sponsored by Inscape Studio, for more info go to: www.inscapestudio.com.

WVSA Arts Connection
1100 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Gallery Contact: gallery@wvsarts.org or 202-296-9100 x204
Press Contact: communications@wvsarts.org or 202/296-9100 x305
Fax: 202/261-0200
www.wvsarts.org

Donate your used cell phone through our Eco Cell Program and get 5% off any purchase!

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(Matt says: Interesting addition to save some money on art, get rid of those old cell phones!)

Hope you get to see this one.

Matt