Introduce Yourself

[wulf]

It's been a while since anyone responded to an intro here. I just wanted to welcome all the newcomers to the site and assure you that they do get read and are appreciated. I tend not to post many individual welcome messages because I can't keep up with them all and don't want anyone to feel left out but I look forward to seeing you all around on the site, learning and growing and helping others.

Wulf

[kyteflyer]

Hi all, just joined the forum as I have discovered an insatiable appetite for new photography information and forums. I'm not new to photography, having been interested for 40+ years and having owned a variety of cameras over those years. Dabbled in B&W developing ang printing in the early 80s, but since the advent of digital cameras I have become lazy... I've had a few different ones, but have never had a digital SLR and now I am looking for one.

I'm currently using two bridge cams and just yesterday bought a Fuji Point and shoot F20 zoom. However... my intention is to go DSLR very soon, and the only concern at this point is the burning question: "Which Camera?".

I like shooting sunset and sunrise, as well as birds, my cats, bugs and flowers. Well, really, I'll photograph anything.

I live on the east coast of Australia, and I am looking forward to participating in forums. Oh yeah... Wulf? Thanks in restropect for the welcome I see there are pages and pages of posts in this thread... no way of keeping up, you'd never do anything else!

[gypsychavi]

Well, it appears this is the introduce yourself thread so here goes it.

My name is Patrice. I lived in PA my entire life until about 2 years ago when we relocated to Tennessee. I am married with three kids and a husband I refer to as "The Rug". I have been taking photographs since I received my first camera at age 12 - a Kodak Disc camera. Go ahead and laugh. I do. But when I was 12 years old that was awesome and rad and I was more than pleased.

So here I am. I love taking pictures! I can't stop myself. Wherever I go, whatever I am doing, I am always thinking of what a beautiful picture this, that, or the other thing would make. If only I could capture the depth of beauty......

The problem is my camera pretty much stinks. I think I have outgrown it. But being a mother, I tend to put off any purchases for myself. I still have and use my Canon Sure Shot ZOOM-S 35mm from the 90's! The camera I use now and have been since 2003 is the Sony Cyber-shot 3.2. I know, it's sad isn't it? Oh well. I have made due. The problem is this, my ambition far exceeds my equipment. And yet still I load batteries in this and the 35mm beast and shoot, dreaming my camera will morph into something I can control. Something that will allow this release of creativity unhampered and able to flow freely, excited and with passion!

So I happened upon this wonderful forum. And seeing as I have never taken one single class or read one book on photography, I thought this may be a good place to start. I am looking into purchasing a new camera...finally. I want my decision to be an educated one. I need to absorb as much information as possible before I circle and tape the camera of my choosing to the bathroom mirror for The Rug to see during his morning shave. And I need to have this done before Christmas or I fear I may end up with a package of new socks and a mixing machine instead!

Anyway, I will try really hard to not ask silly questions without first googling the answer for myself. I promise to not cry too hard when someone tells me my photos stink (I am more of the stick your tongue out at the person kind of gal anyway). And I promise to challenge myself with the help of this forum. There is so much beauty and creativity here that I doubt I could promise less.

Have a fantastic day! Oh and if anyone is interested...... my flickr

[dhamminah]

Hi,iam dhamminah from singapore,love photo taking so much.Best to all

[Yung Breeze]

Hey everyone!

My name is Sebastian and i'm 16 years old. I'm a student from Germany and found this side while searching for serious tutorials in the internet.

I currently own the D60 with the 18-55 kit.
Although this is my first DSLR I've always loved to take pictures with my old P&S.

I read the blog for while and now joined the forums to learn from other hobby photographers and get started taking better shots.

[D40man]

hi my name is Cory and im addicted. lol.
ive always loved taking pics and decided to step it up a notch about
6 months ago and purchased a Nikon D40. still only have the kit lense,
would really love to get a fisheye but just cant afford it lol.

ive got a few shots uploaded so, please take a look at em and let me
know what you think. i know they arnt the best, so please let me know
what i can do to improve.

[Melpomene]

Hello, all. I'm Sasha, a sixteen-year-old American. I've been interested in photography for about three years now. I look forward to getting to know you all.

For future reference, I shoot with a Nikon D80.

[DanoG]

Hi everyone,

My name is Dan, and I am about to make the leap from a P&S to a DSLR. I have had some tips from members of this forum already and have narrowed down my choices quite a bit.

I consider myself a "non-photographer". It caught me quite by surprise when several weeks ago I started reading a book; "Understanding Exposure" at my local bookstore, bought it, and have been hooked ever since. I even took my Point and Shoot off of automatic!! Can you believe it?

Since a DSLR is a fairly hefty investment, I'll have to wait until Christmas to get mine (at least I hope I get it). Until then, I will keep researching and reading up on photography so I can at least "talk the talk".

Great forum

[jd.p]

Hi all my friends call me JD so JD i be. (ok corney i know) i am 29 live just outside of brisbane in QLD Australia. I am a newly wed and have four children 3 boys and 1 girl. I am new to photography but love the emotions a good photo can portray. We travel alot so landscapes and sunsets are my fav. i am lucky enough to own 2 dslr cameras my new baby canon 400d (lovely wedding gift) and an olympus e500 and a p&s (old faithful that has given me so many wonderful memories) anyway i look forward to being inspired by the wonderful works of art that i have so far found here and hope that i can improve my own skills.
Cheers
JD

[L.Wayne]

New here. Dabbled in photography for a few decades, mostly black and white as it suited both my colorblindness and penchant for darkrooms. I entered the digital age with a Nikon D50 two years ago and the die is now cast. I enjoy both the capture and manipulation of digital images, although I can get pretty bizarre with the colors from time to time. I like the '50, but am now ready to move up to a more current camera.

Looking forward to sharing photos and experiences with everyone here.