There are a lot of good plug-ins to post processing tools for photographs in the market today.  Just recently, i decided to get myself one.

In a year's time, i upgraded cameras 5 times. Right now, i have 2 that i could not live without. Quite a big jump, considering that in November last year, i was pretty content with carrying around a 4MP Casio point-and-shoot.

Why this sudden passion to come up with "the shot" every time? No, it's not just taking pictures for the sake of recording significant events. It's catching people at their drop-dead best and funny worst; capturing that sapphire sunrise and that burgundy sunset; seeing the real world up close, as in REAL REAL close; it's playing around with lights and shadows, and dancing to its melody. It's the satisfaction of hearing, 12 years from now, the gasps of guests at my daughter's debut when they see the collage of photos of how my girl has grown through the years.

I just got equipment for my own mini-studio (thanks to a client). 150w strobe, backlight with filters, 2-in-1 reflector, 3 different backgrounds and a background stand. All portable and transportable, so ANY living room can be converted into a studio setting.

Any of you guys wanna help out this poor shmuck improve his chances to capture "the shot"?