Introduce Yourself

[brummiebird]

Hi,

I have been a member on here for a while (months), just reading tutorials and admiring the photo's on here.
I love photography and every aspect in it but I am a complete beginner (still on auto settings but getting braver lol), I am always looking for things to photograph but never feel they are good enough, maybe I will get the courage up and post some on here and see what you all think.
Macro shots are my favourite and I am forever taking photos of people when they are pre-occupied (much to the annoyance of my family!)

regards

Louise

[lezleelliott]

Hi, my name is Lezlee Elliott, I live in Atlanta, GA. I'm the Art Director for ThemeNaps LLC, and have been in art since I was about 3 years old. I majored in Visual Communication and Design, with a Concentration in Illustration, at Winthrop Unversity from 01'-05'. While there, I took photography as part of the curriculum and I was hooked! I got to use my dad's old Minolta manual camera and currently I have a Cannon A620 Powershot (point and shoot)...but I'm looking around for a good deal on a Nikon D40.

I stumbled on this website while I was bored one day and I've been addicted ever since. I'm so excited about the assignments, I love to see the entries. And when I finally get my DSLR I'll definitely be posting! Till then I enjoy chiming in on other posts... And for anyone who has questions about Photoshop, I consider myself a "Master" ahahahahahha I'm joking...but I've been working in it for a very long time...so I know some stuff!

[weltmerphotog]

Hi my name is Shayne and I am from MN. I have been playing arounf with photography for the last 10 or so years. I love taking pictures at concerts, of my kids, people in general.

[Carolyn.]

Hi everyone my name is Carolyn and I'm from Beijing, China.

I went to boarding school in the Boston area for three years of high school, and am starting college in Maryland in the fall.

I currently shoot with a Canon EOS 50D, a Canon IXUS 800 IS and a Canon AE-1 Program. (Why yes, I do like my Canons)
I got my DSLR this past Christmas, but I've been into photography for a couple of years. I took a B&W photography course at my high school and loved it, which was why I also bought a film camera.

I've actually been subscribing to the newsletters for about half a year now, but I never joined... well, here I am now!

Hope to get much feedback from everyone - I would greatly love to improve my photography skills.

[jinxor]

Hi there,

I am Jit from sydney and I recently got into photography.
I bought my first dslr Canon 450d with Tamron lens and a canon flash. I also tend to shoot with my canon ixus 850is
To be honest, the tutorials on this forum is what attracted me... There is so much talent out there... hats off to all the photographers...

I am a Comp Sci graduate who is working full time and tries to do some photography in my spare time... Photography is such a great hobby. I love it.

[Bugette]

Hi,
Just joined this group tonight. I found it while looking for articles on shooting "fireworks". I'm a Nikon gal, I shoot with a Nikon D200. Always wanting to learn more about photography. Looking forward to submitting in some of the contests . Oh, I live in the desert southwest, USA.

Happy shooting.


Linda

[bwleephotography]

Hi Everyone,

I started getting into photography about 6 months and finally found a hobby to be passionate about. I hope to learn a lot from everyone and getting to know some local photographers.

Current mood: Shutter Trigger Happy.

[angkulturangewan]

Okay, my turn.
I'm Dustin, a hobbyist from the Philippines. Not yet that good but I am learning everyday. Well, we all are.
Currently I have two cameras, a Sony H7 and a Canon 450D.
Hope to be friends with all of you here.

[xed26ph]

Hello people!
My name is Dexter, a filipino but now living in Sydney Australia. I recently got myself a Nikon D90 because I wanted to shoot photos of my band, gear, and concerts I usually go to, but since then this camera has spoken to me and I am now interested in all sorts of images. Just this morning, i got up early, drove to Coogee beach, patiently suffered cold temperatures to shoot a sunrise, but it wasnt as easy as i expected: the more the sun went up, the darker my photos were. So when i got home I browsed the net and it led me to this site.. so hello! hope to share some question and answers(but more of questions) to fellow photographers out there.
cheers!
Dexter

[TWolf]

Hi! My name is Teri. I've always enjoyed indulging my creative side, whatever the medium. However, I'm just really starting to explore photography as a serious hobby. I purchased my first digital camera (Canon S5) when my son's high school marching band was selected to participate in the 2007 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Since then, I've been hooked!

I started out just taking photos on auto settings for use in the band's website (www.pldband.org). Last year the band's official photographer (another parent who is also a professional photographer) asked if I would take over as her child had graduated. Needless to say I'm a little nervous, but willing to give it a go!

I'm very impressed with DPS so far and have already picked up quite a few pointers. Since marching band shows run 14 mins from announcement of "now entering..." until the band exits the field, setup / timing of action shots is going to be my main focus this year. Any suggestions would be appreciated!