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Why I LOVE my 70-200mm Lens

{BASSEM} — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:03:54 +0000

Hey Gang,

Its been ages since Ive had a photo-tip/technical post so today is a good day to have one! Lets talk about one of my FAVOURITE lenses of all time, my Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VRII. Why do I love this lens so much? besides the obvious (I grabbed this from kenrockwell.com)

1.) Fast f/2.8 speed for low light, soft backgrounds and action-stopping shutter speeds.

2.) Built tough: all metal except for rubber gaskets and bumpers.

3.) Built to last: many markings are engraved to outlast all of us.

4.) Fast, quiet AF with a silent wave motor. You won’t scare sensitive subjects as other AF lenses might.

5.) Instant manual-focus override: just grab the focus ring at any time

6.) Vibration reduction so you can leave the tripod at home.

7.) Three AF-Lock buttons to lock focus when pressed and held. These are extremely handy once you learn to use them.

8.) Better bokeh than most other Nikkor lenses.

But why do I really LOVE LOVE LOVE this lens? Its comes down to COMPRESSION, the way this lens separate my subject from the background it almost gives it a 3D look to the image. While the 50mm 1.8 is a fabulous lens and I will recommend this to anyone as their first lens it does not have the buttery out of focus rendering of this lens. This is as technical as I get, anyone looking for specs or any info just goto Youtube you’ll fine plenty! As the saying goes “a picture is worth a thousand words” In the following image you’ll notice exacty what Im talking about in terms of subject background/forground separation. This lens is magic the only downfall is after 12 hours of shooting this lens gets really heavy but every time I see the images it pulls me back! *wink*

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Silly Things About Me (My First Pipe)

{BASSEM} — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:17:10 +0000

Hey Gang,

I have to admit Ive been a little bit of a hypocrite lately, well actually a big one! I always ask my couples to share things about themselves that are not “common” knowledge or events that they’ll never forget. But when it comes to me you only know that I take “dope” photos which leads us into today’s post *lol* As a kid up to today my pops has always been my mentor, a person I can talk to about anything. He’s been there for my joyous times and my rough ones too; he taught me to ride my first bike (well kinda, thats for another post), was there for my first fight that lasted a whole 10 seconds; I won’t say who lost *wink*. He bought/surprised me with my first digital SLR cause he thought it might come in “handy” for my very first wedding. We always hung out making things, going places, I have tons of memories as a child but the one that stands out was the day my Pops bought me a weed pipe. I know what your thinking but NO my father was not pot-head and anyone who knows him can completely understand the innocence behind this story. I must have been 5 and my Dad and I were at the flea market and I saw this little pipe and I had to have it. My pops was busy getting out bidder more like suckered into a tool set, after the bidding was done I DRAGGED my dad to this man’s table full of pipes. Now that I think about back there may have been a bong or two along with some marijuana flags blowing “Eeeeeeasy” in the wind! *lol* My dad looks at me with this very puzzled look on his face, then suddenly his look turned into concern and he asks me what the heck I needed that for?????? I took my eye of the shiny-pretty pipe I looked him in the eye with conviction and I told him it was perfect for blowing bubbles. Yup I used a weed pipe for bubble blowing, true story! At the time I never understood why everyone stared at me while I blew bubbles? *lol* Thinking back now my pops knew but how cool was it that he didn’t care and just wanted to make his boy happy. Im a pretty lucky kid.

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Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre Wedding :: Jordanna + Dave

{BASSEM} — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:20:17 +0000

How did Jordanna and I meet you ask? In 2007, Dave needed a place to stay for a couple months in London as he recently got a new job and his friend suggested a group of 5 girls that attended the University of Western. The 5 ladies had a spare room, wasn’t there a show about this? lol All the girls were okay with Dave moving in except of course our bride Jordanna. She didn’t want Dave there…However as we know sure enough they hit it off and 5 years later here we are now at their wedding!

Vendors Cake: A Piece of Cake - http://www.tryapieceofcake.com/

Reception & Catering: Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre - http://www.iveyspencerleadershipcentre.com/

Decorator/Florist: Patzee’s Floral - http://www.patzees.com/

Hair Salon: Nova Vita – http://www.novavita.ca/

Dress: Dina Alonzi – http://www.dinaalonzibridal.com

DJ: Music Central Entertainment – http://www.musiccentral.ca/

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LONDON ENGAGEMENT :: JENNIFER + ERIC

{BASSEM} — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:10:33 +0000

Hey Gang,

Im so so so so looking forward to this wedding! As you can probably gather Im pretty excited about this couple! *lol* Its one of those couples that you meet and after 10 minutes of talking you feel like you’ve known each other for years, thats how amazing this couple is. When we first met I asked them how do you see your wedding day? They both responded swing that their family and friends are what they hold closest to their hearts and to have them all together celebrating with them is all they ever wanted. I KNOW amazing right!?!?!?! They met each other in London, Ontario and both felt that this was the perfect place to have their Life-style engagement session done at; the place it all began. Come back in a couple of months to check out their wedding!!

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