waiting room

I came across this room with Kane and Ali today in an old school, with the chairs all nicely arranged as such. This is kind of inspired by the style of Gregory Crewdson - I saw some of his work lately and it is really captivating. It's the kind of work that just gives you those creepy little spine chills without you even realizing! If you haven't seen his work, you really should!

I bought my own 5d mkii today! She's a beauty :) I have a question for people - if you could buy any dream camera gear, what would it be? Do you think expensive gear is overrated? I would love to hear some opinions.

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jessieroth says:

rosie you are so good
and so gorgeous
a;sakj;ks

i love this
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

<Gigi says:

love it :)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

umdevincastro says:

Stunning. This sort of reminds me of Rune Guneriussen. Lovely.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

∞meg says:

this is gorgeous
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

∆tess says:

omfg amazing
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

pingmeetspong says:

love this location and this picture =)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

lívia. says:

oh my god ²
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Rosemarie. says:

love.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

sincerely sarah. says:

gorgeous!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

dreikelvin says:

ridiculously amazing
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

jason laucker says:

holy cow :| this is amazing rosie!
great idea and location. the lighting adds to it too =)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Brent Gambrell says:

Well, aren't you messy:P
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Mademoiselle Julia says:

Wow! Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

caitlin angelica says:

love IT.
<3
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Tiago Rïbeiro says:

super :)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

eden;victoria says:

fantastic
love the tones and lighting
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

undergroundmess says:

Beautiful portrait!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

suzypuzz says:

i love the light
gorgeous as always!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Chelseaッ  says:

the chairs are so amazing !!: )
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

DanielDannyDan says:

Beautiful work, love the serenity of the pose within the chaos of the chairs, superb work!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

katieiscool:) says:

Beautiful!
Everything you do is perfection
xo
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Steve ? says:

looks comfy enough; love the wall paper and those curtains are the bomb :p
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

strawberryfray. says:

you are so gorgeous. i love the location.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

{katie} says:

love the calm beauty in the midst of the destruction.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Mandee Rae says:

I've missed your face.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Mandee Rae says:

And I most definitely dream of having a Canon 5d Mark ||
So badddd.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

PippoWasHere says:

i dont think expensive gear is overrated at all. i know a lot of people say its the photographer not the camera, but sometimes the camera does play a huge role in the pictures richness and quality. congrats on the mark ii, that camera is a beauty
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Tuan__ says:

Gears are overrated.

like your photostream.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

sarahishh says:

At the moment I would really like that 5d mkii and a remote. Ooh that sounds so lovely and since you seem to have both I am quite jealous :)
Lovely shot! The light is quite fantastic and the beauty within such a hetic scene is such a great idea, and gorgeously executed as well.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

♥ The Peasant ♥ says:

Beautiful! I think you can take and process amazing pics with a terrible camera! I used to think it was the camera, but its not! Its the photographer with a good eye! I'm guessing u have both! I use a nikon D70 and it works just fine! Xx
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

jamiemck2001 says:

Diamond in the rough.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

White Rose Fotography says:

amazing rosie!

if you could buy any dream camera gear, what would it be? Do you think expensive gear is overrated? I would love to hear some opinions.

I'd probably buy a 5D too, complete with anything and everything necessary for my own home studio. however i do think expensive gear to some degree is overrated i dont have a DSLR, yet i really like some of my pictures and im pretty proud coz there only taken on 3.2 and 1.5 mp cameras(not really cameras, more like a camcorder and a mobile phone) i think u can achieve lot with anycamera but a DSLR or any expensive gear just enhances that beauty
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Miss Britt says:

This is a lovely image. I love the juxtaposition of you in a pretty dress in such a mangled place... Congrats on you new gear! That'd probably be my dream camera to have! Good on ya ;)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Arual (Laura Cammarata) says:

i would buy a 1D markIII... so beautiful :)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Maxxmara says:

nice colors!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Mathew Roberts busy revising for new job interview says:

You found this room, so you just had to go out and put your best black frock on to be photographed inside it? lol.

Some of the best photographers I have seen are using low end digital SLRs. If you wanna print bigger than A2 though, you really need a top res camera like the 5D mkii. A worthy purchase, I'd love one myself.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

heathertoshiko says:

Love this, rosie!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

drshrinker says:

Beautiful shot.

Dream gear - H3DII and D3s. Off to rob an armored vehicle.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

thomas:bach:nielsen says:

Wonderfull shot. I love the arrangement of the chairs, and the girl(you?), sitting in the middle.

The question about expensive gear, being overrated? Maybe sometimes. I´ve seen excellent photos, being taken with un-expensive equipment, and crappy shots with expensive cameras, so I don´t think, that it is the camera that makes the photographer.. But I must say, that if the money was to it - then I deffinitely would run out and by myself a Nikon D3x or the new D3s.. Surely, it is overrated for me, at the moment :-) but then again...One gotta dream ;-)
You grow with your equipment - maybe out-grow it someday :-))

Congrats on your new 5D mkII :-)

Maybe you should set the date right ;-)))
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

IanFlaherty says:

Expensive gear is nice, but it's not the be-all and end-all. You don't need expensive gear to take a good photo, as you've proven on many an occasion Rosie. However, that's not to say I wouldn't like an upgrade for my 450d at some point. :)

Nice shot Rosie, good to see you're getting on so well.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

likings of a girl says:

I'd love to test drive a Hasselblad!
The HD4 pushes an amazing 60 megapixels.
Downside: It costs around 40K.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

chelsea{like the ocean} says:

spectacular shot. this is so fantastic.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

murakami.kenta says:

this is just stunning. really really beautiful.
you are really inspiring :]

gear can be really overrated, but it would be silly to say that it doesnt help.
I wouldnt mind having a mark ii myself :P
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

sevgi.k says:

love this Rosie. Love the light and how elegant/regal you look in it.

oh, and my dream gear hasnt been invented yet ;) It would be a camera inside my eye with unlimited resolution options and all the settings I want at the blink of an eye (literally)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Elisabeth.. says:

i love how you bring such elegance and presence into the frame, it really does look like you've been waiting for quite a long time, as if people have come, wrecked the chairs and gone again and you're still there.
as for expensive equipment, my opinions are: i imagine it can save a lot of postprocessing time which can only be good, meaning more time shooting less time infront of a computer screen. I do think however that some people have more money than talent and get tonnes of equipment, so they have it for the street cred if you like.
However, you dear rosie have heaps and heaps of talent. If it means that you can do even more fantastic photos and gives you greater scope to explore with then expensive gear can be a good thing. Just make sure you dont get swept away with having the latest thing, take time to explore your camera and see how far it can take you/you can take it.
ps sorry for the beast of the essay!
pps im coming up to buxton next weekend, might just bump into you on a hill somewhere you never know.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

debbie.liane says:

I love locations like this!
Really like the colours in this, and the way the chairs are arranged, even if they were already like that.

Im rather jealous of your new camera. For me its either a Canon 5D Mkii or a Hasselblad H3DII. After playing with one recently I totally fell in love! I have mixed feelings about cameras, but I do feel that any camera will take a good photo if you know how to use it and have a good enough 'eye'.

Keep up your beautiful work.
xxxx
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Kevin Farris says:

great shot. I just got my realistic dream camera (5d) but if I could have any camera I'd probably go with the hassy h3d; i think people would poop themselves if they saw it.

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Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Fenn-o-rama! says:

I assisted a very expensive wedding photographer once. He wrapped his three extra bodies' straps around my neck and made me carry all these reflectors and set up all this extra equipment...

And he was certainly competent, but he just didn't have any wow photos. I knew the cost of his services was largely due to the thousands he had sunk into his equipment. (This was in film days.)

I vowed never to do that. I don't want to have to charge $300 extra for a wedding to pay off my camera equipment. The entirety of my streams is Canon Digital Rebel, Olympus SW point and shoot, Canon S3 IS, Canon S5 IS, cell phone (obviously not professional, the cell phone), and I have some GREAT pics with the smaller, lamer cameras. I carry a point and shoot in my pocket as a back up and take small videos with it of the wedding vows and what have you.

I have used and held and played with super fancy cameras, and I do want to go one step above the Rebel, but I can't see going as high as you have. It becomes too complicated for a girl who used to shoot entire weddings with an AE-1. I can't remember all the features, and I don't want to. I don't like the weight.

I have three lense (kit lens 18-55mm, 50mm prime with 2.8 and macro focus, 18-250mm), and I want only one more (10-22mm). I have one body, and I would like two more (two to use only for professional and a digital rebel as my vacation camera). I have a small Olympus, waterproof, shock proof for the beach and some fashion shoots and I want maybe another good point and shoot.

All told, with a very nice Mac, I'd spend maybe $5000.00 more on camera equipment over time with back ups and everything.

I just don't see the point in dumping $10,000.00 into three pieces of equipment, not counting the computer equipment and lenses and what have you. It doesn't make sense to me. And judging from the quality of my photos, it really doesn't make sense.

Though, if you would like to tell me that my photos suck (short.girl is my pro stream), then I'll happily invest in fancier equipment...or maybe take an expensive workshop!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

frenchie-jane says:

i love gregory crewdson's work
and this, of course.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

`Stephen Beadles says:

Why can"t I find some super cool abandoned buildings...
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Serena Joyce says:

gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

nufo4282 says:

simply beautiful!!!

Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

MoHotta18 says:

I just had this discussion with a friend yesterday. A camera is merely a tool that you use. If you as a photographer know what you want to do, but your camera can't support it, then it's not worth it. I have a few different cameras and they all serve a purpose (although, I'm by no means a professional and I'm still learning). I've seen great photos from inexpensive cameras and even cell phones....AND....I've seen unimpressive photos taken with very expensive high end cameras as well.

The most important equipment is YOU!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

eleina.x says:

I would not buy digital gear, but some brilliant MEDIUM FORMAT FILM CAMERA, that is passion!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

caiti anne says:

This really is so elegant.
I can see you got a new camera because it says this was taken on January 1, 2000 ;)
My dream camera gear is a 50mm f/1.4 lens and the same camera you have. Expensive gear isn't important, but your camera is BANGING.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

gunsvl says:

very nice composition
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Jearvi says:

This is amazing, very nice.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

DanielEwert says:

Very creative! Nice work here.
Daniel
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Molls-Machine says:

That looks like an incredible location to shoot in!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Liz. :) says:

beautiful rosie!!! wow, this is amazing and i loove Gregory Crewdson's work as well.
as for your questions, i think expensive camera equiptment is overrated if you don't know how to use it. like, people who go out and buy a nice nikon and then immediately think they take amazing photos just because they have a nice camera. in my opinion, it's what the photographer is thinking that counts, their vision. the expensive camera just helps capture it.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

[ .. FaISaL .. ] says:

^^
damn ur comment is shitty long !
anyway .. i would like to buy 5D II canon *sigh*
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

-=Omi=- says:

I read a lovely comment by the photographer Chase Jarvis (its more his trademark tagline) which says "The best camera is the one that's with you". Although I'm sure that he would also agree that anyone would be a fool not to take advantage of the great advancements in technology that we have in our age.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Τάκης..Κ says:

perfect icon..
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

A.Habhab says:

This is wat u call a perfect picture ii love it
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

aknacer says:

Kiss
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

lmvphoto says:

Boy Oh boy lots of advice out there....
You have the camera you have a nice 50 prime. Start looking into lighting and lighting mods Fenn-o-rama!: this guy is right use what you have to your fullest potential. Good gear does NOT = goo photog.
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Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

oldtypedog says:

Cool shot.

It's always fun to have something new. New camera, new lens, new subject, new idea.

Great, expense, equipment is always new. Once you get it there is something else that comes on the market. Or if you get into film there are lots of great, old, expense, new to you cameras.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Nathan Lanier says:

so much to love about this photo. just a real masterpiece in so many ways. take care.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

-SlowDad- says:

As so many before have indicated, it's not just the equipment, it's the vision. Real art finds its way around technical limitations most of the time. I know that in my own fledgling photographic career as many good images have come out of my XSI and kit lenses as have come out of my newer 50d and L lenses. I firmly believe that talent (which you certainly have) trumps the fancy toys every time.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

annapurna356 says:

I want a small (but good) point-'n'-shoot camera that I can stick in my pocket and take anywhere. Sometimes my current camera (an Olympus Evolt E-510) is just too big (and it's not the biggest camera in the world).
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

mark boucher says:

very good photo. I would like a canon 5d mk2 myself and a canon 7d because it can do 24fr /s in video.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

bj11clover says:

So glad to see you shooting in the UK. Must be heaven to have your own 5D. Miss you and see you soon.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Calo-graphy says:

gorgeousness!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Fragile Bones says:

rosie you are absolutely stunning,
and my biggest inspiration in every way
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

expect sunshine says:

phenomenal.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

photonyx says:

lovely capture.

megapixels are overrated, unless you really want to print your pictures the size of a wallpaper. Then 5DM2 is a must :) What counts is the AF quality and lens quality. But again, only when you need that.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

mimebasher says:

wow, love this look and the back ground is just beautiful and so spooky love the looks to this one
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

haelio says:

You have knack for finding interesting places to shoot! Nice work here :)

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Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

MonfortiPhotography says:

I don't think that the gear matters, that sometimes a little camera phone can take the best pictures. And this is great. I love the many locations you've chosen and the lighting. This is really kind of creepy, it reminds me of the old convent near my school.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Christina_Anne says:

gorgeous
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

phlyfsh says:

Nikon D700. {low megapixels "12", full sensor, lowest noise available anywhere because of it, great color rendition} Yes, Good gear is worth it. Hopefully Manufacturers quit chasing megapixels and start doing what matters. Spend all of your money on great glass though. It is the key! I teach that to my students always.
Great image!!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

wendy_l_wareham says:

The equipment is totally worth it...especially the glass! Congrats on the 5D! I hate to admit it because I'm a Nikon person, but the 5D is awesome.

For some reason, this shot reminds me of "In the Waiting Line" by Zero 7.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

OniricoPhotographies® says:

Beautiful mess!
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RUSSEL says:

wonderful work

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Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

~Cor~ says:

cool!!
i would buy a polariod:)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

José Ma. Sáiz V. says:

i'd buy a nikon D3x and expensive lenses because sadly this is one profession where you get what you pay for :-S I use a canon rebel xti because I was shooooort on money but I prefer nikon, the quality of their optics is way way better than canon's

nice nice picture btw Rosie :)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

bateranash says:

belo contraste!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Yasin Hassan ( ياسين حسن ) says:

Awesome shot
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

( araceli ) says:

lovely shot.

i <3 expensive gear. ha.
i currently want:
5dm2 battery grip, orbis ringflash, canon 580ex, 15mm fisheye lens.

but the equipment doesn't make the photographer. still it is fun. especially off camera lighting.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Ernie Fischhofer(On & off...it's Hockey Season!) says:

Gorgeous Rosie :)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Celi Halima says:

lovely picture, how do you find all those amazing locations, ahahaha yes sometimes i think photo equip is too expensive and if i could buy any camera gear i would just buy a remote, background, and some umbrellas :)
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

filamory says:

expensive gear is sometimes justifiable. There's a reason that trusted camera brands charge higher for some models so if that's it, I'd go for the 7D from Canon :)

Otherwise there are other priorities for me before going into a camera upgrade such as lights, and some studio equipment :D

welcome back!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

ninatakespictures says:

"Came across this room"? Lucky you! Gorgeous picture.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Kirsty Mitchell says:

i bought a 5d Mark 2 and its the best thing I ever did. however you dont need to buy all the top end lenses. There is a cheaper range where they are about £300-400 a lens (prime lens with gold band) ... the only difference between them and the expensive ones is that they have plastic instead of metal surrounds, and the glass is different. In most reviews they say the difference is not noticable. I now have a 28, a 50, and an 85 - and got the lot for the price of 1 lens in the other range.. i seriously recommend them, especially the 50mm f1.4. Just shot a huge project over the summer with them and they were great.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

MARKSSHOT says:

5d... thats the one i want... yet i dont really know why...
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

{ Amy } says:

beautiful!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

digger- says:

absolutely beautiful!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Andy Funnell says:

Beauty amid the chaos - as if one would have to fight through a storm (of chairs!) to get to her... Very evocative.
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

nellymunn says:

stunning rosie
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Quinton@Vangaurd69 says:

I think camera gear are some times over priced but if I have the money I would pay it.
I still want a 5D mrkII too!!!!!
Congrats on your's :)
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