January 2009,
I have been researching photography equipment needed to start our studio. There is much to choose from. Canon has been my camera of choice for years and we will continue to stay with Canon. The new Canon 5d MkII is investigated and I like it...what's not to like. Since we need to buy two cameras and we need to stay within budget, we opt for the Canon 50D instead. Our primary lighting sources will come from four Alien Bees (1600 version) complete with grids, gels, stands, umbrellas and accessories.

Investigation starts on how to setup our web site for HD Elite Photography, LLC. We need a place to store a lot of photos and with the option to purchase online. At this time, we don't want to spend a lot of money on a custom web site, so the search is on. For my personal photos, I had already signed up for Smugmug.com (http://www.alh.smugmug.com/) so Smugmug is a contender for our business website. Still researching.....

There are two churches in our area that have frescoes. This picture is one fresoe of the Last Supper and it covers the entire back wall of the sanctuary.