Hey Steamers! I'm Eric Draht - I run Draht Photography. I'm a fairly high volume photographer, shooting about 40 weddings a year, and 200 mixed photo sessions (engagements, baby photos, family sessions, maternity, headshots, ect)
I've been shooting for about 10 years, and I like to write tutorials and pieces teaching how to get the most out of posing, rules of depth, and what lens you should buy next.
I'm stoked to be part of this community, and I look forward to seeing everyone's photos, and learning a few things myself!
Thanks @Kylaki for introducing me to this community!
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Thanks for the kind comments! Updoots for all.
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welcome to steemit... I hope you are comfortable here
welcome
Hey Eric! Welcome to Steemit ! Great to have you here and we hope that you're going to enjoy this community! Quick question to you, we're going to buy Sony Alpha 7RII camera for our around the world trip. Any advice you can give on what lenses should we get for landscape and general travel photos ?
The Alpha is a really great choice - I would take a look at the Fuji Pro 2 as well if you'd like a smaller body with better battery life and a master-of-all kit lens.
For the Sony, my first picks would be a Venus Optics LAOWA 15mm f/2 FE Lens. It's an ultra wide angle now aperture lens, so you can get tiny interiors and milky way shots. This is helpful in europe if you'd like to photograph the inside of an old train, or in iceland when you'd like to capture the majesty of the northern lights.
For a walk around, I'd suggest the Sony FE 24-70mm. It'll capture just about anything you can throw at it, and with f4, you can get as much in focus as you'd like. Great for churches, markets, graveyards, and you can even use the 50-70mm section for portraits! :-)
Hope this helps! In my posts, I'll try to include the lens details too.
Thanks for the great reply! We were thinking about Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8, but after researching a bit about LAOWA 15mm, we might change our mind. Thanks again. Looking forward for your posts.
Between the f/2 and f/2.8, there's a world of difference. I actually avoid shooting f/2.8 whenever I can. I have all my important lenses at f/1.2 - f/2.
Welcome Eric. I look forward to seeing your posts.
Nice to see you here, Eric.
Hey Eric I'm Josh from Florida I live by the beach and travel with my girlfriend feel free to check some of my post to learn about me and find some contest and challenges to enter on steemit
Welcome. Look forward to your photography posts!
Welcome, I really need some tutorials on taking better pics! basic 101 stuff please!
If you'd like to know what lenses/equipment I use, pop by https://500px.com/ericdraht - whenever you click any image, it'll say my equipment. On my website blog, www.drahtphotography.com/blog - a lot of times I put in "nerd notes" on my thoughts behind a certain composition. Kudos to you for actively trying to enrich yourself in a very rewarding hobby!
Thanks for link I'll take a look.
It's more the composition stuff, actually more lighting & understanding the effects it will have on the outcomes..... but any tutorials you can post would be appreciated.
Hello Eric! Welcome to Steemit! I am so glad you found that email :p
Hey , how are you ?
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