10 Moments I Would Have Missed Without a DSLR Camera

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2. Cherished Milestones

slide-extra-7 From the birth of each of my children, to their first smiles, yawns, new teeth, tummy time, sitting up, trying new foods, learning to crawl and walk… The list goes on.

So many moments I would have missed without my DSLR camera. It’s true, the same could be said if I didn’t have my phone with me for some of these special moments. But when I look back and compare each batch of photos, while I treasure both, one set easily outshines the other. So many of these moments required me to have a good lens for low-light capability, a fast shutter speed and continuous shooting modes for my baby on the move so I can freeze them in the action.

There’s no question that a lot of these pictures I would have missed, or would have been lacking the same quality without my camera.

Quick Tip: Don’t give up, and keep snapping. Eventually you’ll find your groove and capture a keeper.

Bottom Line: Without the fast shutter speed of my Canon, I wouldn’t have been able to freeze the detail of my son’s giddy smile, and the sharpness in his hair, all while pushing him in the swing myself with one hand, and snapping the pictures with the other. I also was able to shoot with the f-stop wide open to blur out the distracting background and focus on my little boy.

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46 Comments

  1. I don;t have a DSLR, but someday maybe I will get one. I am happy with my small camera for now 🙂

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  2. Your pictures are always so awesome. I definitely think it is no coincidence that I woke up thinking about getting a camera soon. No kids yet but I would like to start taking more pictures. Can you share some tips on a camera for a beginner like me? I have looked at the Canon Rebel but have no idea about lens sizes and other accessories.
    Thank you

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    1. It’s meant to be! Thanks so much for your sweet compliment! Ok so I mentioned in another reply all of my lenses and my cameras. For a beginner I’d suggest the Canon Rebel T6i. I have one right now and I love it! With it I’d use a 18-55mm “kit” lens. As well as a 50mm 1.8lens (it’s about $95).

      Maybe I’ll do a post comparing my cameras soon 🙂 Let me know what you decide!

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      1. Thanks for your reply Jennifer. You are so sweet to take time and reply my comment. I will definitely let you know what I decide.
        I love the new blog look by the way 🙂

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    1. So glad you enjoyed my tips Toni! Ok so I mentioned this above (or is it below?) the cameras and lenses I use, but for beginners I’d recommend a Canon Rebel. I started with the XS but they’ve come out with several more versions since then. The Canon Rebel T6i is the newest model and awesome to start with. I’m testing one now and don’t wanna give it back! haha. Hope that helps!

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  4. Jennifer I admire your work and respect your opinion this post came just at the right time. I am currently just using my IPhone as my means for getting back in touch with my photographer side, I didn’t want to commit to anything but this share has fueled my gear towards a dslr. I have been doing some research but still not to clear can you tell me what exactly you use? Camera, lenses etc…? Thanks in advance xo

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    1. Thanks so much Mari. It’s so fun getting in touch with that photographer side and I’m sure you’ll be amazing and have a blast! So currently I’m shooting with two DSLRs. A Canon 5D Mark ii and a Canon 70D. I got the 70D purely for the video autofocus capabilities. But now the new Canon Rebel also has that now. On that camera use the “kit” 18-55mm lens (I actually just bought another last week after testing it on that camera, it’s awesome. I had one years ago but sold it.)

      On my 5D Mark ii I use my 100mm 2.8L lens, (it’s overall my prettiest and favorite). My Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 lens, and my 50mm 1.4. I hope that’s not overwhelming. To start I’d recommend the new Rebel t6i with a 50mmm 1.8. I’m testing one right now and it’s an amazing camera. Hope that helps!!

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  10. I don’t have a DSLR camera but my digital one does pretty good. I remember back in the day when they only had polaroid cameras.

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    1. “Only” had Polaroids? haha. I remember when those were FANCY! My mom still has ours actually and we recently played with it. No matter the camera, I’m glad you have one to capture moments with your family!

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  14. I have always loved your pictures. Because of you I bought a light kit a few years ago. I used it at a family reunion last year. I hope you consider writing a post or two that go into detail on using a Canon camera and all the settings. I know I would love that!

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  15. As a professional photographer, I’m so in agreement with you!
    I actually started right after college, but I certainly sped up the business side of things after having kids and realizing how much I loved these new moments.

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  28. These are fabulous photos. I love my camera but I’ll have to have my girlfriend check this out. She’s in the market for a new camera.

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