Introduce Yourself

[drippy]

Hi all, im carl, 35 from oldham, UK. Just recently got my 1st dslr (sony a300), been hovering around a while tryin to pick up a few tips, seems a really cool place to learn so ive finally joined in. Previous experience is minimal so be gentle please

[Stephie]

Hi everyone, just joined. Got my first SLR, canon rebel, on 9 months ago and have been slowly learning how to use it, but I want to step up my efforts big time now by reading some books, reading lots on here, and actually practicing more.

[sambro]

Hi my name is Sam. I live in Spain. I've been into Photgraphy for 10 years or so. I own a D60 with a 18-200 VR Nikon.

[Zig]

Hello - Zig from PA here to act as a sponge. Recently became aware of my enjoyment for taking photographs and now I'm ready to make the transition from everyday picture-taker to someone who has half a clue.
I have no formal training in digital photography or post-processing; simply what I've learned through my own fumbles along the way.
The current tool I have to work with is a Sony H50, which I feel has more capabilities then I do as I start riding this learning curve.
As I looked aroung the site it became apparent I'll be spending more time posting pics and asking for help in what I did "wrong".

Zig

[Tekedz]

Hi all
Looks like most of us are in the same boat. Relatively new to serious photography and looking to learn. I'd certainly put myself in that camp.
Married with a Lad at Uni. I've returned to photography (Digital) as a hobby having dabbled years ago with my trusty AE1 Cannon. Now moved over to a Sony 350 Alpha. Brilliant for me as it's pretty idiot proof and has given me lots of enjoyment already. I've had a Flickr site for a year or so. Please do drop by and take a look, perhaps even leave a comment;-)
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Flickr: Tekedz's Photostream

I look forward to seeing other people here's work and sharing as many hints and tips as possible.
Chow for now
Tekedz

[mkhartman]

Originally Posted by sjlarue

Hey Matt,
I love the lightning pictures that you posted on your web page....my wife thinks you are crazy!
Here's one of mine...actually it's a composite:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s.../panorama4.jpg

Welcome to DPS.

Sorry, "sjlarue" - I just now saw your reply several weeks ago. Thanks for the kind words on the lightning shots. Over the past 10+ years of storm chasing, I've been trying to capture lightning and really haven't had anything worth posting until just the last few years. Some of them turn out great, some of them don't. That's the challenge I love about lightning photography. No two images are the same and maybe, if you're lucky, you might get 10 shots out of 100 that turn out.

Your panorama shot is quite nice... Especially, with the multiple lightning channels you captured.

Keep up the great work!

[jnoble87]

Hi, I'm Justin. I'm 22 and new to the site. When I found the site, I instantly fell in love with it. It's chock full of great tutorials and TONS of info! I'm an amateur photographer and I'm being taught by my uncle, who is a veteran photographer of 45 years. He's taught me quite a bit an has helped me become a much better photographer than I ever thought possible. This site has helped us both out in such a short period of time as well! Even old dogs can learn a new trick or 2. Thank you all for your knowledge and input. I have a website to showcase some of my work, take a look at it if your interested... Digital Impressions by Justin

Happy shooting!

[sharonj]

Hi, I'm Sharon living in NYC.

The first time I was intrigued by the intricacies of digital photography was when I was using my family's first digital camera- Canon A70. I had a short trip in San Francisco and I did not understand why it could not take any low light photos. It didn't help that I was already frustrated with the random E18 errors, which seemed to appear randomly.

I got back home and read a lot of digital camera reviews. I ended up with the Sony DSC-V3. I was quite pleased by its performance when I went to Las Vegas soon after. Compared with my friends' cameras mine wasn't the slimmest and prettiest, but it actually took some beautiful photos that the others couldn't even manage.

I took a beginner's digital photography class in 2005, but it was only enough to get me superficially acquainted with the basic concepts. I also didn't spend enough time practicing the concepts I learned. What I've done since then is set my camera in Auto and if I don't like the results then I fiddle with the aperture and ISO.

The trial and error approach isn't really optimal so I've decided to go about this more systemically. I bought Tom Ang's Digital Photography Masterclass and hope to use it as a formal guide with its shooting assignments. I would like to start a thread on my progress with the book, which forum would it be appropriate?

Thanks for reading my long intro!

[cali4niachef]

Originally Posted by DigUpHerBones07

Hi! I'm T, I'm 25 and I am currently in NorCal. I HATE it. I don't know much about photography, but I have been interested in it for a few years. I wish I could create beautiful images, but right now I kinda suck. Hoping to learn more, I have a few books and I think that seeing all the gorgeous photos here has inspired me, I want to be a sponge! I look forward to learning.

Right now, I'm using a Samsung SL620 point and shoot, I really like it, its pretty new to me still, but it takes some pretty decent photos.

How come you hate NorCal?!

I was born raised in the San Francisco bay area. Ive been on the north east coast for 10yrs now. While I enjoy living here I really really really miss the bay area.

[cali4niachef]

Hi my name is Cindy! Im from the California but have been living in Delaware for the last 10yrs.

Ive owned a Rebel XTI for 2yrs now but just recently stated to how to really utilize my camera. I'm enrolled in a photography associate degree program at a local community college.

I'm a doula, breastfeeding peer counselor. I also offer belly casting and placenta encapsulation. I figured offering maternity, newborn, birth and breastfeeding photography would enrich my services even more.

I just ordered a 50mm 1.8 lens, I can't wait to get that! Next I will be ordering my first speedlight :O)