Introduce Yourself

[Tina Gray]

Hiya! My name is Tina and I'm from NSW Australia. I'm a stay home mum with 5 children...and 1 husband.

I have just recently completed a short course (intro to photoshop) and am starting a "intro to the photography industry" course through TAFE at the end of this month.

I ALWAYS have my camera with me and love taking photos, especially of my kids and landscapes.

My current camera is a Kodak DZ710 - a great little camera but I am on the hunt for a DSLR that suits my budget.

I'm looking forward to learning lots here!

[hollyxann]

Hi, I'm Holly. I'm live in Ohio. I'm 23 years old. I previously worked for a photographer for 2 years as an assistant and then as an assistant photographer. I LOVED it! But due to school I had to quit. I've always had a passion for photography and beautiful pictures. I love playing in photoshop.

I just recently (as in last week) bought a Nikon D5000 with the 18-55mm lens. LOVE IT! But not sure what to do with it...lol. Gotta get the creative juices flowing. I also have a casio exilim point and shoot.

I really hope to learn some new techniques and get some inspiration from the forum.

[MattB]

My name is Matthew and I'm currently in Abq, NM.

Got interested in photography during high school where I got my first manual camera...a Vivitar. I tried to take some classes when I got to college but hated it because we were being taught by a grad student and not an actual professor. Earlier this spring I finally upgraded my camera to a Nikon D60 because I was interested in being able to take both manual and auto focus shots. So I am pretty much learning about my camera from scratch and just guessing on alot of my shots which thankfully have turned out pretty well so far. I found this site when I was looking up tips on how to take night shots and other kinds of shots and loving the help I have gotten from it so far. And if you see any of my pictures on the site...please give me some feedback positve or negative cause I could use all the help I can get.

[ashlili]

Hi, my name is Ashley. I'm 19 years old and I live in the Philippines. My sister got her first DSLR, a Canon EOS 350D, around 3-4 years ago, and we just used it for casual purposes. Now that she's gotten a new XSi, I've acquired full ownership of the old one. It's only been a year since I've taken photography quite seriously. I'm planning to upgrade to a 5d MkII soon, and I really hope to learn from this community so that I'd be able to make the most out of my future camera. *crosses fingers*

[willthisdo]

Hello from Canada
I love this website and have become addicted to it. I was given a Sony DSC-S75 for retirement 8 years ago and always used auto mode. I just upgraded to the Sony HX1 and I tried manual settings for the first time today. Not too successful (and scary) but I'm learning. There is so much to learn! I really need to take a photo course -some day.
Nice to meet you all,
Diane

[AmoraLei]

all i can say is maybe i found a new home on the internet!! and maybe this will be the kick in the pants i need to get back into photography!!

I stumbled across this forum and look forward to meeting new people & getting feedback on my pictures. I love taking pictures of abandon buildings, graveyards, people, nature, and anything else that catches my eye. I use photography as an escape from the life. i look forward to getting my work schedule and planning a road trip to take pics.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/amoralei/ i forgot this..duh!!

[Awsome50]

Originally Posted by sid1987

hi.. i am siddharth vanchinathan.. i'm from india and im 19 years old..
I'm studyin engineering in Manipal, and have been interested in photography ever since i was a little boy... i think that DPS is great and a lot of the techniques discussed have helped me improve my skills.. i am also a freelance graphics designer... i use a canon powershot and a sony t1

Hi Siddharth,
Though you are studying in Manipal, Which part of India u are from ? I too am from India and in Pune (Maharashtra). Just wanted to know which Canon Powershot do you use and how would you rate that against your Sony T-1 ? ( couldnt find info of that model on the net ). Rgds/Awsome

[WVCoalMiner]

My name is Tony Thomas from Charleston, WV I am a Underground Coal Miner and I found my way here from Ruthie Mae. We were out shooting today and she mentioned this place and said I should join so here I am.....
After NOT reading the rules first I proceeded to post a ton of pictures in the WRONG place so I will probably be reprimanded for it when a mod sees it.
But I have read the rules now and I think I am on my way.
I started shooting after my wife mentioned I had a "Good eye" while out helping her with her shooting and so here I am.
She has a Canon XS DSLR a Kit lens and a 50mm and a 85mm so being a man I ordered a XSi (Mine has to be better right?) and then Ruthie Mae took me under her wing and taught me a TON of information and thanks to her and my wife I am on the FAST track to getting good at this. (Thanks Ruthie and Kelly) )
Ruthie and Kelly do the portraiture and I am doing the nature/time lapse/panoramic photos.
And without Ruthie's kids I wouldn't have half of my pictures LOL
So far all of my pics have gotten some good response but I am still MILES from where I think I need to be.
So I look forward to you guys giving me TONS of help as I take on this LONG journey.

My Flickr page is Flickr: TonyT1970's Photostream
so drop by and look at all of my pics and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of them as I did while shooting them.

See you all around the forums
Tony

[picsbyb]

Hi
Have just discovered this forum site. I am from New Zealand and discovered a love for photography about a year ago. Have been taking lots of pics for Horse events and Hunts that my daughter has been involved in as well as dabbling in some other areas. Am using a Nikon D40 SLR digital camera with a variety of lenses. My photos are on flickr and have recently started a website - Pics by B - Home.

Have a challenge coming up over the weekend of taking a picture of the 100 to 150 members of the Hunting Association on their horses for the Centennial picture book 2010.
Any tips on taking a "crowd" outside with moving horses and people would be appreciated! Getting myself elevated may be a challenge, unless I can get up onto of a horse truck! Rain may also be a challenge as umbrellas may be out of the question due to the horses!

[darker1985]

Hi all,

I have been studying Photography for around a year now. I love it!!!

I would also like to interact with the members on here to share advice and tips and hopefully find some fellow Northamptonshire, UK or near Photographers.

I love the website, I am looking forward to being a member.

Regards

Nathan