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<blockquote data-quote="Don Kuykendall_RIP" data-source="post: 212737" data-attributes="member: 6277">Keep the 18-105 on the camera. IT is a good walk around lens and gives you the most flexibility. As to what to shoot I would start with your son. Kids need to be photographed a lot so there is a record of his life. Also you are spending time with your family while enjoying your hobby. As far as straps go I would get one of the Black Rapid straps that goes across the chest and around one arm and neck. You set it to hang right where your hand falls to your side. Not in the way if you are holding your son or doing something else but is ready to shoot in an instant. Post processing should not really take that long once you get used to whatever program you are using. a couple of minutes a photo for everyday shooting. You will occasionally find a shot that you want to spend more time with but you can set that one aside till you have more time. Carry your camera with you when you are out for a walk with the family and if you see something shoot it. You really don't have to stop and take a lot of time shooting it. NUT DO SHOOT IT.Remember photography is not a all or nothing hobby. Work it into your normal life till you get to be my age and can then do whatever you want.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Don Kuykendall_RIP, post: 212737, member: 6277"] Keep the 18-105 on the camera. IT is a good walk around lens and gives you the most flexibility. As to what to shoot I would start with your son. Kids need to be photographed a lot so there is a record of his life. Also you are spending time with your family while enjoying your hobby. As far as straps go I would get one of the Black Rapid straps that goes across the chest and around one arm and neck. You set it to hang right where your hand falls to your side. Not in the way if you are holding your son or doing something else but is ready to shoot in an instant. Post processing should not really take that long once you get used to whatever program you are using. a couple of minutes a photo for everyday shooting. You will occasionally find a shot that you want to spend more time with but you can set that one aside till you have more time. Carry your camera with you when you are out for a walk with the family and if you see something shoot it. You really don't have to stop and take a lot of time shooting it. NUT DO SHOOT IT. Remember photography is not a all or nothing hobby. Work it into your normal life till you get to be my age and can then do whatever you want. [/QUOTE]

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