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Thanks again for an amazing year!

Santa Upgraded my Point & Shoot Camera Canon G10

Nothing is better then an early Christmas present, especially when it arrives in time to use for your child's birthday party and visits with Santa.

I have been struggling with which point-and-shoot camera I wanted to buy. I would love my Nikon's quality photos packed in a WEE little bitty camera but that's not going to happen. :( I tried Nikon's Coolpix and was not happy. I've had my smaller Canon Powershot for over 2 years now, so I went with the PowerShot G10. Here are a few "highlights" - 14.7 megapixels, 3 inch screen, high powered 5x optical zoom with optical image stabilizer, a 28mm wide-angle lens, DIGIC 4 image processor that improves face detection, adds servo AF, face detection self-times and intelligent contrast correction. ISO can be used up to 3200, and you can shoot in raw. Another interesting feature is that this camera has a hot shoe, not that I shoot with a Canon for my work but still an interesting feature. I could go on about the other cool things it does, but I have probably lost 90% of you already. So here are a few of my first shots with my G10.

My little one chatting with Santa about a Wiggles guitar, shot with very low office light.

Breakfast with Santa at the Birmingham Zoo, indoors again low light, it was a muggy day

Outside at the Birmingham Zoo

This one is not a REALLY good example cause I did smooth my skin a little. (Mama needed a little help!) But this was a let's hold the camera out in front of us and take a shot example.

Hoover Alabama Photographer: Couples Portraits

Here you go Heather! :)

Omaha Steaks Dry Ice Fun

Who needs steaks when the ice is this fun?

Famous Birmingham Photographer SLASH ...Mom

My oldest son came home from school and said, "Mom did you know EVERYONE I know, knows that you are a photographer... (dramatic pause) that means you are FAMOUS!!!"

LOL... Cracks me up!! Here's our latest 5 minute session in my parents' driveway.

I LOVE this one

He's about to be SIX!

Mountain Brook Photographer: More Family Portraits

My favorite first

Look at that Face!!

Clients of mine know I'm not one to shoot in the harsh sun, but I just loved the way this one turned out.

Hoover Family Photographer: One of My Favorite Families