Started back into my photography after forced retirement.

[stevethesparks]

Having had to retire after 49 years, I have dusted down my gear and have renewed my interest in portrait photography. It took a while, but have now resigned to the fact I will not be returning to work as an electrician, and must say it feels great to be free.
Just a few recent snaps.

 

[telectrix]

what camera?

 

[stevethesparks]

what camera?

Still the 5D classic with 85mm lens. Last pic with the nifty fifty. Paid £1350 for the 5D more than 10 years ago, just purchased a 2nd hand unit for £229 - unbelievable. Lens's however hold their price well.

 

[telectrix]

i use a 40D. bought for £40 as it would not boot up. soon fixed with a trick found on the internet.

 

[stevethesparks]

Final one with a slight improvement on the pose

 

[stevethesparks]

A couple more from yesterday

 

[7029 dave]

Hope you doing ok Steve, is it a hobby this photography or your new career.

 

[stevethesparks]

Hope you doing ok Steve, is it a hobby this photography or your new career.

Just a hobby mate
Something to piddle about with in my retirement

 

[buzzlightyear]

Me I'm school black & white but colour
Not my favourite. Good luck to you
Any advice pm Me.
If you can get a colour contrast perficrt
Rodney I'm sill selling the old brown camera.

 

[LukeD]

I know a lot of Professional photographers .They struggle to make money now .The wedding game is dead and too dangerous . Its hard work . Good glass is always a great investment and pays for what we loose on bodies !