Introduce Yourself

[CRider]

Howdy all. I'm new to photography...having just graduated from a digital point & shoot to my first DSLR - a Canon XTi 400D with kit lens that I bought off a buddy of mine for a deal I just couldn't pass up. I've been surfing the net looking for info on how to use it and stumbled across this place. Looks like a friendly sort of place that I'm looking forward to learning from!

Chris.

[24Freak]

Hey all, my name is Heather and I am almost 19 years old.

I have been vastly interested in photography ever since I can remember. My favorite subjects are animals, mainly dogs. I also like still shots, particularly of nature. My least favorite subject would have to be humans (adults, that is, babies and toddlers can be fun). I'd like to be a hobby dog sports photography later on in life, and just LOVE action shots.

I do not yet own my own DSLR, but am doing lots of research into what camera I'd like to get. My family does own a Kodak Easyshare point and shoot camera that I've fiddled around with quite a bit and I think that was when my interest in photography was sparked.

I can't wait to get my own camera and start honing my skills!

[Moosebreath]

Finally had time to look around at photography boards, and seen this one. I have a Canon XTI, and a Canon is point and shoot. I have been really interested in photos my whole life. I worked as a structural engineer for 15 years, traveling all over the US. I had quite a collection of pictures when I was on my way home, the car caught fire and everything was burnt up but me and my dog. Took me awhile to develop an interest in photography, but i am snappin' away again at whatever looks cool. I was a film person, and now with all this new digital equipment out, there is so much to learn and do. I take a lot of outdoors shots, concert photos when I can, dog pictures, and recently have been experimenting with reflection shots. Like trees that are reflecting in the water which makes the viewer not know if it's real or it's reflection in the water. I live in an area that has many outdoor festivals in the summer, with bands from the 70's and 80's. I am retired so I have a lot of time. Nothing published, but I have done some weddings. I really enjoy looking at photos, and try to see what the person was thinking when they took the picture. People have looked at my photos and said I should sell some, so I am looking into that also.But first I need to learn how to take pictures, other than point and shoot. Thanks

[Spiderlash]

Hello, My name is Spiderlash. You can call me Spider if you wish. I am 19 years old and I live in Oregon with the love of my life and husband, Finch. I have been interested in photog for as long as I can remember. I recently recieved a brand new Nikon D60 from my hubby for my birthday in September, and before that I was using a Canon PowerShot SD750. I've been a member of Flickr.com since June 2009. My photostream is located here: Flickr: Hilary Porter's Photostream

I joined this site after Finch told me about how much photog info was located here. I joined this site in the hopes to expand my knowlodge and understanding of photog, particularly portrait photography.

Here's some other info about me.

Tools Of The Trade:
- Nikon D60 DLSR
- 35mm 1.8 (NEW!!)
- 18-55mm VR
- 55-200mm VR
- Canon Powershot SD750, 7.1mpx
- Nikon Digital SLR Accessory Bag
- Adobe Photoshop Elemets 5.0
- Wacom Bamboo Fun digital tablet
- Windows Vista OS
-Compaq laptop


My favorite style of photog:
- portraiture
- wedding
- scenery
- macro
- band/concert

[Heatcliff]

Hey everyone,

Time for me to introduce myself as well

My name is Max Jensch, I'm 25 years old and live in the Netherlands. Currently I'm finishing my MSc degree in Human-Computer Interaction. I am living together with my girlfriend for a couple years now, and we have to very sweet cats (also, see photostream ).
My hobbies include playing around with PS and 3DS Max 2010, webdesign, and recently a more serious approach to photography.

My gear is a Canon PowerShot SX110 IS. I do have some old equipment lying around, a Minolta SRT 101b and a couple of lenses+flash (the latter I plan on using today as a matter of fact), however as my understanding of photography is just beginning to develop, shooting film is probably not the best way to go. I am planning on finding a dslr body to mount my old lenses on, provided that they will fit :P

Finally, here's a link to my photostream on Flickr: Max Jensch' Flickr photostream

[taliphillips]

Hey People! i guess i have lurked around enough.

My name is Talitha Phillips and im 27. i live in the pinky part of Michigan, (yes if you could see me im pointing to my hand to show you), with my husband and 2 beautiful children. I have been very interested in photography for as long as i can remember. Just recently though, is when i really felt i had a passion and talent i guess for capturing moments in time.

my gear as of right now is a Canon PowerShot S5 IS. its a simple camera but has really helped me bloom. I am currently looking into getting a Nikon D5000.

I hope to continue learning and expanding my talent by reading and participating in this forum.

cant wait to dig in!

[McKennaLynn]

Hullo!
I'm new, My name is McKenna.... I don't know the general ages of people on here, but i'm probably a young one; I recently turned 17. I live in Arizona, US. I LOVE photography and have a strong passion for it, which is why I was VERY excited to find this website!
I'm ecstatic about what i'm going to learn here and I want to learn all I can! I beg for tips and advice! Anything to help me grow!

I've Always loved photography, but really started taking pictures freshman year. I also do alot of acting, music, and art.

I've got a Canon power shoot SD1200 (point and shoot)
but I also use my mothers Canon Rebel EOS350D Quite often
I got Photoshop program for Christmas too

hmmm.... lets see..... what else...... ive never broken a bone and I cant stand the sound of squeaky shoes. hahaha! jk. I love using photography to tell story's and to touch peoples hearts or change their perspectives. I believe art like this can have a powerful impact on people.

[vonita]

Hi Darren,
call me vonita and i live in Brisbane.

i started to like to take photos since my trip to New Zealand in 2007 and been taking pictures whenever i am free. i am using canon ixy digital 70 (japan version) but most of my photos i didnt edit as i want it as original as possible.

i wanted to know why most photographers edit their photos using the software etc - is that means that the photos are not genuine anymore? why do you need to touch up by adding some layers to it ... now adays if i saw a picture book, i dont feel it is genuinely taken as it has been reformat to something else that the photographers expected.

[Ruud]

Hello,


new member Ruud, is from the Netherlands.
Living in the area between Venlo and Nijmegen, very close, to the German border.

I am what you call, a planespotter, trying to take pictures from planes...
But one who needs to learn, a lot
Writing in a foreign language, for example.

So that is why i am joining in

Regards, Ruud
Canon men

[Rehesan]

Hello,

I missed this presentation thread, so my apologize.

My name is Rafael Hernandez, I live in Orange County, California in the United States. I am kind of new to the digital photography, I mean, real digital photography because I have had some experience taking digital snapshots using the point & shot cameras, in fact I bought my first digital camera around the year 2000. Before that I used a full manual SLR 35mm from Pentax with a telephoto and wideangle lenses.

I recently had finally the chance to buy a DSLR, I bought a Nikon D3000 kit a month ago, and a couple of weeks later I got a Nikkor AF 70-300mm G lens.

I like to make photos of everything: landscapes, macros, portraits, sports, cars, etc. But what I really take my attention is the portraits and the macro photos, I love the blur of a big focal length.

I see a lot of experienced photographers here and I hope to learn a lot from the community, I am a total amateur in photography but always looking for improvement and for learning. I hope to contribute with the few things I know and the very little experience I have so far in digital photography, and also to help on topics related to software, operating systems or whatever general chit chat or questions you may have regarding technology and computers, since I am a Computer Business Science professional, so any question please feel free to shot.

Thanks for this space!!