There could be many factors, but base on what you mentioned, is it the L lens or the cheaper Consumer lens? I think it comes down to picture style, but not the lens. Do you shoot RAW? If you do then you must do post editing to make to image appeal,...
support local business, and you can make friends there, and who knows, maybe some pro tips along the way and discount??@shoot_ric, please let me use that as my signature, "Canon is spelled with one "n"