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[Pathfinder Solutions]

Well, I suppose I should introduce myself. I'm an automotive engineer who has found himself with some extra time... I have taken a liking to photography and have spent the last several weeks coming to grips with my Canon S3 IS. I've always taken a decent shot but recently have learned how much I have to learn to take a good shot.

I joined DPS by referral and will be looking through lots of tutorials. I am starting with composition and lighting.

BTW I am married with a wife, three kids a live in mother in law and a dog.

All the best

Pathfinder

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[MmeKat]

Hello All,
My name is Kathy Jirau and I live in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
I've always loved photography (my dad was a photo junkie in his days...when we were little, the bathroom doubled over as a dark room...fun times!!!)
I'm married for 18 years now, no children, and 6 nieces and nephews who think they are ours.

I've always wanted more from the pictures I took, but only recently did the bug emerge...
As I don't want to be overwhelmed and the price was right (free thanks to my husband's job at State Farm), I decided to get the Canon Power Shot SX10 IS (I did do my research and asked around, so it was an informed decision).

I'm looking forward to putting this baby to work...therefore here I am. I'm thrilled to have found this site (thanks Google). And I look forward to sharing my first shots with you all and hearing all your critique. Please don't hold back...any thing you can tell me that will help will be much appreciated!

Kathy

[Bernzfotos]

Hello all,

My name is Bernard Golder and a new member at DPS for about a month now.
I am close to retirement and have decided to get more focused on my photography again.

When I was at school and about 15 years old I use to develop my own fotos - created a darkroom and did enlargements of fotos that had been taken using a 35mm camera. I also use to do some hand colouring of some of them as it was too expensive to purchase the developing liquids for colour prints. When I started a full time job I basically gave it up and went into an Insurance career.

Still continued to take a few fotos from time to time especially when my children arrived on the scene.

Looking back I wish now that I had stayed in the photography line as I enjoy it so much especially sports, garden photography and of course grand-children now.

It took me a while to move to digital as the changes taking place were so rapid I was not sure of the real benefit. I have since found that out now in not having to print fotos, or just a few from time to time, but to share them electronically whether it be PC, internet, disc or DVD. When we went on holiday through Europe I came home and it cost $600 to print them all.

Well over the last 10 years I have owned a Minolta 35mm, Nikon Coolpix 5700 ( my first digital ), Nikon D70S and now this year a Nikon D300.

I have also been involved with computers in one way or another and now have been teaching myself the skills of using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. I get great enjoyment in enhancing photos that have been taken.

I also created my own website to upload fotos Bernzfotos, Wellington, New Zealand and to share with others. Recently, after joining DPS, I have also created a flickr account Flickr: Bernzfotos' Photostream.

Will appreciate any comments made, good or bad, anything that may help me take better fotos in the future.

Thanks and keep smiling,
Cheers
Bernz

[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