birthday wish list

My 34th birthday is a week from today! I absolutely don’t expect any of my blog readers to get me a gift. I like sharing my birthday wish list because I always enjoy reading other people’s wish lists.

Canon 80D via Amazon | https://www.roseclearfield.com

The one item I’ve really wanted for this birthday is the Canon 80D. It was actually released just before my last birthday, and I’ve been dreaming about it ever since. It’s a little bittersweet upgrading from my Rebel t4i because it was my first DSLR and it changed my life. But the 80D is an amazing camera. Jake and I are taking a big international trip later this year. Everyone recommends bringing a spare camera body for this type of trip, just in case something happens to your main camera body. So this is the time to make the jump.

My 80D is actually in transit right now and is scheduled to arrive before my birthday. I’m so excited to share some 80D test shots with you over the next few weeks.

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10 Tips for Better Beach Photography

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It’s not a surprise that I love taking pictures at the beach. I’ve lived near Lake Michigan the majority of my life and have been taking pictures of it for years. The past year and a half, I’ve lived half a block from the lake. I spend a lot of time watching Lake Michigan and photograph it nearly every week. I’m certainly not an expert, but I’ve learned quite a few tips for better beach photography, which help me to keep creating more polished, more professional images.

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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

Is there any better flavor combination than chocolate and peanut butter? It’s hard to believe that there could be a more delicious pairing. However, adding oatmeal to the mix is pretty perfect, too. No-bake chocolate oatmeal peanut butter cookies would be worth a bit of effort. But they come together in a matter of minutes without even turning on the oven.

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