Canon has just announced a new DSLR body (the 60D), and once again, I get asked whether or not one should get this over a [insert another DSLR body here].

Photo by Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

This is for those photography enthusiasts out there: stop obsessing over DSLR bodies; purchase the least expensive DSLR body that'll satisfy your photographic needs (unless money is not an issue). If you want to take your photography to the next level, look into getting some nice lenses instead. Here are a few reasons to convince you:

1. It's easier to get a great photo with a nice lens on an older body than on a new body with a crappy (ie. kit) lens.
2. Most people shoot under less-than-ideal lighting situations; a nice lens will usually help in that scenario much more than a newer DSLR body.
3. Camera bodies depreciate quickly over time, whereas lenses hold onto their value for much longer – it's a much better investment.

I tallied a victory recently when I convinced my dad to look into a lens upgrade instead of getting a new DSLR body. He has a older Canon Rebel body (maybe 300D or 350D, I can't remember) with the kit lens. Although he doesn't shoot for money, he loves photography but is getting frustrated with the results. Instead of blowing his modest budget on a newer DSLR body with a kit lens, I recommended a nicer lens instead. In the end, we went with a 50mm f/1.4 USM, and he's thrilled with the results. Bonus: the lens only cost about half of what he was planning to spend, so there's room for a flash in his near future.

The funny part is that although I listed all the above reasons to consider lenses instead of bodies, it was this line that did him in: "With a new DSLR and kit lens, you'll look like a newbie. With a fast 50mm prime, even on an older body, you'll look much more pro."

The special day has finally arrived! I know I should probably be getting ready instead of blogging, but I'm just so happy and I want to share it with as many people as I can! Here's another one of my favourite photos that Eric Tuason shot for us:

Those of you following me on Twitter will note that although I told myself not to do any more filming before my wedding, I ended up producing a short video for my wedding. To the people I can't invite to my reception but are kind enough to read my posts, here's a little reward: you get to see it before everyone else!

This video was one of the "funnest" videos I've ever done. I hope you have as much fun watching it as I had producing it! Oh, and special thanks to the love of my life, Ting Lin for being a good sport, and to Eric Tuason again for filming the parts we can't.

The dust has settled and it's time for me to put my camera down for a few weeks. I've just finished shooting a majority of this season's weddings, and it's time to make sure that my very own wedding is ready to go.

Photo by @erictuason, assistant @sylvia_tan

I may have mentioned previously that I'm much more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it, but you wouldn't be able to tell with great photographers like @erictuason running the show. The next time I post, I could very well be married. See you guys on the other side.

I've been on a few pre-bridal shoots, but usually as the camera operator. Seeing as how I'm soon getting married to crafts ninja Ting Lin, I guess it would be appropriate to be on the lens side of the camera for this shoot. Verdict? The experience was strangely familiar, like watching a foreign version of a movie I haven't seen in a long time. Also, photographer Eric Tuason and assistant/iPhone shooter Sylvia Tan kept things fun and interesting. I had a great time, but I definitely feel more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it.

Here are a couple teaser pics Sylvia shot on her iPhone.

I can't wait to see the rest of the photos!