In this video I get the 2024 photography ball rolling (finally ha) and practise my macro photography seeing skills in the Forest of Dean. While discussing my photography motivations, I find a few intriguing subjects to photograph and pick up a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro lens to go along side the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO.
Why do you do photography? Let me know your own motivations in the comments below!

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Camera: Nikon D850
Lens: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro + Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x
Filming Camera: Nikon Z30 + 16-50mm / 24mm DX f/1.7
Tripods: Vanguard VEO 3T+ CF / VEO 3GO 265HCB Tall Tripod
Filters: Formatt Hitech Firecrest Magnetic Circular Polariser (10% with VICTORIA10)
Bag: Vanguard VEO Active 46

Video Timestamps:
0:00 Why do I do Photography? With the Laowa 100mm
4:00 Trade in Gear with MPB
5:10 Balance of Motivation with the Sigma 105mm

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You can find Hi-Res versions of the images in this video on my website here:
Website: www.courtneyvictoriaphotography.com
Instagram:   / courtney_victoriaphotography  

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