"LOL...actually been thinking about a Great Dane....I met a photographer that used theirs as a (very mild) pack animal....and it doubled (of course) as an awesome companion....and they dont complain when you wake them at 3:30 am for a run to find prime light."
My wife is talking about a dog - she is afraid (probably correctly) that someday I am going to be eaten by a bear.
"I think I am going to try more "in stream" shots. I have solid insurance on my equipment....and I am very careful...even have the LowePro Drizone bag to keep things dry in a wet environment (at least protected till I take it out...lol)""
Be careful about the insurance. They will definitely help you out on a 1x deal. I shoot weddings here in NYC and have a very dear friend who was threatened by his insurance company because he made two claims in a year.
-JM