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Can you guess what I got for Mother’s Day? I am feeling a little giddy and geeking out quite a bit, but my husband upgraded my camera equipment as a gift to me. It still doesn’t seem real that I am now the proud owner of a Canon Rebel T1i with an EF-S 17-55 mm lens. Yes, it was completely extravagant and not normal for us at all, but to his credit the lens was used by another photographer who happened to be upgrading his equipment.

When I asked him why he would spend that much, he simply said, “I believe in you and your business.” He has been pricing, bidding, and researching for months what would be best to buy me, without disclosing any of it to me. He believes that this investment will pay off.

So if things start to shape up in the photography department around here, you will know why! These are my first shots and I haven’t read the manual or figured a thing out yet, but I am already pleased as can be with what I am able to do with this upgraded equipment.

Thank you to my husband for believing in me and what I can do!

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    Wow! Not only was the camera equipment a gift but so were your husband’s words! I’ve always thought that you have done a good job with your photos. Have fun playing with your new toys. (P.S. Have you noticed that I have already been increasing my comments since your “Play it again Momma” post? ;) )

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    Ali- Can I just say, I am totally LOVING your comments!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    Thank you for your enthusiasm about our latest camera- I am thrilled to share photos with you all!!

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    You’re going to enjoy it so much! Congratulations on your new camera. Does this mean we’ll be seeing a photography blog coming up anytime soon? You’re always so innovative and creative, I would love to see what you come up with!
    :)

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    We have the same camera and absolutely love it. Your husband made a great choice.I must agree with him, you have done great things.

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    What a great guy you have! I can see why your blog is successful; you’ve got a great cheering section! Happy Mother’s Day, Amy!

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    Wow! I am so envious right now…that is the exact camera of my dreams. I have it in film version and long for the digital Rebel….someday!

    :)

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    How fabulously romantic! :) I love the gifts that only someone who knows you well would think of, and then the research and bidding, etc – perfect!!

    I’ve been wondering about the shadow box you mentioned you’ve made to help taking pictures of things, I’d love to hear more about it too!

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    What a fabulous gift! And more important, what a statement he made about his feelings for you. That’s awesome.

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    I agree with punkinmama: “Best. Gift. Ever.”

    A camera is an investment, for sure. For your blog. For your business. And for your family. :)

    Happy Belated Mother’s Day!

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