Comments on: 5 pictures that charted my career – Damien Lovegrove

By: damien

damien — Sun, 01 May 2011 08:04:38 +0000

Thank you Tania,

Happy clients are fine but delighted ones are even better. As your skills and confidence develop you will have the opportunity to map out a prosperous career. You are not alone and I will help you as best I can. Above all stay motivated, inspired and creative.

Kindest regards,

Damien.

By: damien

damien — Sun, 01 May 2011 07:52:05 +0000

Thanks Anthony,

It’s not what you look at that matters in photography it’s what you see. Train yourself to see lines, shapes, tones, textures and shadows. It will enable you to make great shots out of seemingly nothing.

Best regards, Damien.

By: Tania

Tania — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:02:34 +0000

Well, I did it Damien! Took your advice and have been using the D7000 for about a month now – LOVE it! Have used it on two shoots with fab results and very happy clients! Thanks again for your help and advice – it means a lot to those of us starting out.
Cheers,
Tania

By: Antony Pratap

Antony Pratap — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:11:53 +0000

Thought provoking indeed! Love the last image, the shadow, just wow! Wonder how you do it =)

By: Tania

Tania — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:41:13 +0000

Thanks so much for the advice Damien. I really appreciate it. With so much choice out there it is hard to decide!

Regards,
Tania

By: damien

damien — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:34:03 +0000

Hi Tania,

Welcome to the world of pro photography. I strongly suggest you buy a D7000 with the kit lens it comes with. The combination is absolutely fantastic and will do you for some time to come. Then add a 50mm f1.4, then the 105mm VR macro f/2.8 and you will have a dream kit. I hope this helps,

Damien.

By: Tania

Tania — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:25:21 +0000

Hi Damien,

Fantastic information as always! Love reading your blogs.

I am newish to the pro business and just about to upgrade my camera. Been considering various Canon and Nikon kits, but favouring the Nikon D90 at the mo. I am on a limited budget so the “big boys” will have to stay on wish list for now! I do a lot of outdoor portrait work using natural light, studio work with continuous lighting in the winter months and a couple of weddings a year. Love doing the odd bit of landscape and macro too for leisure more than anything. What would you recommend for my first proper DSLR and lens kit?

Cheers,
Tania

By: Nick Grove

Nick Grove — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:09:40 +0000

I know you love the IR stuff Damien, and I can see why!

By: damien

damien — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:03:27 +0000

Hi Jay,

Thanks The MF kit had to go when I started teaching but now I’m thinking about a Leica S2 kit. I must curb the expensive cravings. Haha. Cheers, Damien.

By: Jay Rowden

Jay Rowden — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 07:56:25 +0000

What a fantastic piece Damien.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Your work is utterly beautiful.
BTW, I’m very jealous of the H2/P25 back…..

Jay

By: damien

damien — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:20:45 +0000

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your comment. I dont have much kit. I sell one camera before buying the next etc. I use a maximum of one camera body and three lenses on any shoot

Cheers,

Damien.

By: Michael McGrath

Michael McGrath — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:38:14 +0000

As a Pro of 44 years here in Ireland , Damien , I have to say that the list of equipment you use probably had a bigger mortgage than your house !
And that cottage is so idyllic , like something eerie out of Wuthering Heights .

By: Keith Adams

Keith Adams — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:33:19 +0000

Some great shots Damien the cottage is great, thanks for the inspiration

By: damien

damien — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:43:55 +0000

Thanks Karl and Chris,

Chris your endorsement means a lot to me. I wish your new foray into the digital world great success. Damien.

By: Chris Bell

Chris Bell — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:20:13 +0000

Hi Damian
I have spent the last couple of hours reading various articles on your blog and this one really struck me. Your ability to communicate not only through your images but with excellent web content is inspirational.
After a ten year hiatus from pro photography I am finding my way in a new (digital) world. I cut my teeth on medium and large format back in the day. It is great to be back.
Thank you.
Chris