Dear Doug: I love the pictures you post on the blog. I’m assuming you have a Digital SLR. What lens do you shoot most of your pictures with? Thank you, Ruthanne G.

Thanks for asking Ruthanne. One of the joys of our ministry is the many photographic opportunities that the Lord has given to us. We have a number of very accomplished photographers on staff, including one individual who helps to manage a photography training institute. But the vast majority of images you will find on Doug’s Blog are taken by yours truly. My favorite photographic tools are the Leica M8 with a 35mm or 75mm lens; and the Canon 5D, Mark II, with the 1.2 85mm. All of these lenses produce a beautiful image and are wonderful at creating a striking depth of field. The Leicas are and always will be the best, but the 1.2 85mm turned my heart to Canon. These are all professional tools, and they are pricey if you buy them new, but you can do what we like to do, and look for well-maintained used models and lenses on E-bay for significant savings.