jonesin'

So I have been thinking that I wanted to "get away from" photography for about the last year and a half. Well, I have been without my camera (my digital camera that is-the film one is too expensive and time consuming now, except I have considered lugging out the big ol' 4x5) since January 2nd and I am going through withdrawals. Now I know I can't help but do photography. I already knew I couldn't help but make websites but now I know I am a photographer too. I guess after 20 years of "shooting" you can't just stop even if you have other creative outlets.
My camera is in need of repair and I've never been thrilled with it from the beginning. Now after 12408 actuations (shots!) it's giving me a chance to get out. My first attempt will be to confront Nikon with all the issues I've been having with the camera since the beginning. Then I'll decide where to go from there. I have been committed to Nikon for so long now that I would feel weird going to Canon. However, that's the way all the "real" pros are going. The other issue would be the lenses. I hate my lenses but when you have all the added costs of kids it's hard to justify buying good, fast Nikon lenses. But if I start making money doing my photography again, well then...So, watch for my new "modern portraiture" promotions!