Yep, a good point about depth of field. If you absolutely have to use your lens wide open, then cheat a little by moving back from the subject. This will help you gain some of that lost depth of field on the subject. You can always crop later before you print out the photo.

Karine,

I was wondering if you have made a decision about which camera and lens to buy and whether you could post a review about how you like your choices, from the perspective of a portrait artist?

Hello everyone,

Thank you so much for your very appreciated help.
I haven't bought the camera yet, Laurel, but I will definitely post a review when I do.
Thank you again so much everyone.

Karine