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Family photos, and other fun. [image] Weekly Newsletter - July 9, 2019 Happy National Sugar Cookie Day! First off, I want to offer a big congratulations to one of our very first moderators here on PhotographyTalk - Scotty. He’s a dad now, so welcome to the real world, buddy! Being a dad is the best job there is, and I’m so happy you’ll get to experience that firsthand! Secondly, our friend Amber F. got to welcome home her husband who had been deployed for nearly a year. Just wanted to recognize the hard work and sacrifice of our servicemembers and their families! Onto gear talk... In case you missed it, last week I published an article on my initial impressions of the Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 Batis lens. I took a ton of photos with it (like the one of my son, Caleb, below). [image] As I mentioned in that article, this is one hell of a lens - easy to handle, ludicrously sharp, fast and accurate autofocus, and dust/weather resistant, to name just a few top features. Needless to say, my first impressions were all positive, and I’m excited to have more time with the lens to do a thorough review. I’ll have that framed up for you in a couple of weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for that. Quote of the Week: “Photography deals exquisitely with appearances, but nothing is what it appears to be.” – Duane Michals Editor’s Pick for Inspirational Photo of the Week: [image]( News Updates & Interesting Articles [image]( [Dynamic Range Explained]( This one has all the depth you need. [image]( [The Best Cheap Mirrorless Camera]( Great cameras for your collection, should you need one of course. [image]( [Over 2,000 Never Before Seen 9/11 Photos Discovered at a Yard Sale]( Wow, just wow! [image]( [Why These Galaxy Photos Are Being Compared to Warhol Paintings]( These are so good. [image]( [Fujifilm X-H1 Review]( This camera is almost to good to be true. [image]( [Canvas vs Metal Prints: Which One Is Right for You?]( Great tips, especially if you are making recommendations for clients. [image]( [5 Photographers on The Biggest Mistake of Their Photography Career]( Great read for all beginners to experienced vets. [image]( [How to Use a Circular Polarizer]( Great info, even if you don't have one ... yet! [image] [Unsubscribe]( PhotographyTalk 3941 Bristol St Santa Ana, California 92704 United States