Looking at things in a new light....or is that lens?!

So it seems I've finally gotten over my fears of the unknown, failure, etc., and decided to take the photography thing seriously and see where it goes.  A big push for that was a request by my friends Eric and Jessica to take their engagement photos a few weeks ago.  In preparation, I spent a LOT of time online, trying to find tips and ideas and generally just preparing.  I also realized that I didn't have either enough equipment, or the right equipment.  With only a few days prep time, I traded in the film camera equipment that hadn't seen the light of day in 2 years to get a new digital camera body.  And I put a lens on my credit card.  Ouch....but I rationalized that it's an investment into my future, a tool I need.

So....the photo session was definitely a success.  One of the shots they really liked......

Since the new lens is supposed to be great for portraiture, be it people or things, I just HAD to try it out on some yarn.  Hoooooyeah.....yummy looking yarn.