I finally decided to take a huge leap in my passion of photography and cinematography by upgrading to a full-frame body.

I got a Nikon D800 at the local camera shop used section. I could have spent a little less online perhaps, but I’m always for supporting local businesses, especially if you aren’t getting ripped off in the process. While I do often outsource things like film/film developing, I try to stop by this particular shop, Shutterbug Camera in Santa Rosa, CA, regularly to chat with the guys, buy something small, or get some prints made.

At the shop, I was able to try on my lens, insert my memory card and snap around the store to get a feel for the camera and it’s controls. It’s very different from what I’m used to, yes, but I didn’t feel intimated by the camera nor rushed by the staff so I felt comfortable and as if I had the time I needed. Once it sank in that I actually liked everything about the D800 and the condition/price all checked out, it also hit me that this would mark an important milestone for me – at least personally.
This was the day I became that much more invested into my passion, and that much more faithful of my capabilities.

The D800 is so much better than the D5200 and any other DSLR I’ve owned to date, I am so ecstatic and excited! I expect it to last me for several years until I decide to upgrade again, but for now I have a solid tool to sharpen my skills with and broaden my canvas.

This website also underwent major updates the past few days and I am still building the new gallery/portfolio, so I’m hoping that many of you will stay tuned for and be ready to support my unique and consistent channel of art. Peace and love!