I have been out of photography for a long time and other than a Pentax P&S I have not used a digital camera. I have just purchased an Olympus E-520 with two kit lenses and have just ordered a Zuiko 50mm F2.0 Macro lens. My intention is to focus (pun intended) on portraits.
I included this self-portrait. First time that I have ever tried to take my own picture.
Brando, I don't see a photo???? While I'm here, guess I should give a mug shot. Here's me with my first king (my husband was photographer).
I live in Juneau, Alaska. Have always considered myself an "artist", but really got into photography when my dh bought me my first digital camera in 2002. I've always enjoyed taking photos, just never had a camera that got the results I wanted. I'm still learning, and know that I've barely touched the surface in all there is to learn in photography.
I am a stay-at-home-mom (part time), part time RN, and part time "starting my own business" photographer. I'm a full-time wife, mother to 3, and homeschool teacher to the same 3.
I'm interested in many things, but I think I have finally found my passion...
I'm sure youll all have a nice time here, just remember to participate (even if youre not sure what to say and unsure of the techniques etc) and you'll learn a whole lot!
Hi, I'm Sandy, new member and president of CSR Studio. Great to be here. Here in my pic, I was checking lighting for a portrait, so I actually got a decent shot.
Aaron (anwmn1) pointed me to this forum. Looking forward to learning the ins and outs of becoming a better photographer. Aaron kindly showed me the basics of manual settings on my Olympus DSLR, it's a whole new world compared to the auto settings haha. I am what I would say a "newbie" even though I have been around photography all my life (my parents were photographers). I am originally from North Carolina, but I moved to Arizona after graduating in May of 2008.
I shoot with an Olympus EVolt E300 and a Nikon D40. Just picked up the D40 a month or so ago.
Don't let the username throw you, it is simply the username I have had on all the off-roading forums I am a part of for years and just figured i'd continue the trend. "Sexy6" was the name of my Mazda6 and I'm a girl so I threw the "chick" part on at the end.
Aaron (anwmn1) pointed me to this forum. Looking forward to learning the ins and outs of becoming a better photographer. Aaron kindly showed me the basics of manual settings on my Olympus DSLR, it's a whole new world compared to the auto settings haha. I am what I would say a "newbie" even though I have been around photography all my life (my parents were photographers). I am originally from North Carolina, but I moved to Arizona after graduating in May of 2008.
I shoot with an Olympus EVolt E300 and a Nikon D40. Just picked up the D40 a month or so ago.
Don't let the username throw you, it is simply the username I have had on all the off-roading forums I am a part of for years and just figured i'd continue the trend. "Sexy6" was the name of my Mazda6 and I'm a girl so I threw the "chick" part on at the end.
Here is me and my fiance:
And doing what I love:
Welcome Natalie- you will like it here. Still need to attempt to follow you all on a trail sometime.
"The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"
Introducing myself
This looks like the thread to introduce ourselves. I'm Tom. I'm pretty new here. If it gives you any idea, I'm still in the 14-day trial period. But it's already pretty clear to me. I'll be getting an account here.
I've been interested in photography for almost 10 years. But only recently, with my first DSLR, has this picture taking thing been able to go anywhere. I had a 35mm SLR, but it got way too expensive way too quick.
You should understand. The cost went beyond the normal "It's to darned expensive to develop film!" I'm an engineer by trade... By default, that means I'm artistically challenged!! I was spending a lot of money on some pretty crappy shots. But digital fixed the money problem and now I'm trying like hell to take a good picture in spite of myself.
My other big, large, HUGE interest is aviation. I'm a pilot. I love flying. So you can see where this might be going. Aviation photography. I went out to Osh Kosh this year armed with my camera and monster lenses thinking I was pretty cool. Then I came back and looked at airliners.net... pretty humbling. I even tried submitting some and got rejected. No biggie. I know I've got a lot of learning to do.
I hope to learn a lot here and hope to eventually return the favor to the next newbie that comes in.
Now Introducing...Dancer72!
Hi there! I actually just joined Dgrin today and am VERY excited about viewing everyone's photos as well as sharing mine. My love of photography is derived from my desire to have a digital scrapbook for each of my three young children. Now with the help of my husband and mentor (a member of Dgrin for the last couple of years), I have begun to hone my skills and am looking to specialize in portraits, focusing on infants and children.
As for the handle...my first love is dance, all types, and started in dancing myself in 1972, and always wanted to be a Rockette. Since I'm WAY to short to be a part of their line, I'm hoping one day to get my photography skills to the level where I can actually do some shoots involving dancers in the studio and on stage...one can dream!
Look forward to, and welcome, all C&C from the group!
Caroline
Yeah!!! I'm the new guy...er...for now. Which makes all new guys before me...old?
Anywho. Brief intro. I've always loved art. Painting was what I did in my youth. Photography was always a huge interest. Painting and art for that matter never got the chance it deserved as life has a way of steering you away from your passions and dreams. Until of course, you find your way back.
I bought my first DSLR about 3 months back (Canon 40D). Took my first photography class (Fundamentals with Jim Zuckerman over at betterphoto.com) and am now hooked to my camera and all the gear I've bought so far (EF 28-135 IS USM, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EFS 10-22mm, EF 70-300mm, 500D diopter, some step-up rings, some uv filters, and a couple of lens hoods (SO much more to get). It's like Christmas morning when you were a kid and couldn't decide how to play with it all at the same time.
So I now have an outlet to express my "artistic abilities" and am hoping to succeed. Everyone has a camera now-a-days and everyone's taking pictures. I'm hoping to stand out. Take photos that are art. Take photos I find fullfilling and can be proud of. And with any luck, become good enough that people will want me to help document moments in their lives. Some quick browsing through the forum led me to believe that this would be a good group to learn from and be a part of.
Self portrait to follow. I don't have anything recent, and right now...I look like I'm up way past my bedtime (which I probably am). But hey if anyone wants to look at the product of the photocourse I took...you can find it here...
Well I've been here for a little while but somehow missed this thread.
I've always liked photography, started out just wanting to be able to capture what I saw while out and about. Got a Fuji S-7000 back in 2004, then stepped up to a Canon XSi late last year.
As for what I look like, a candid my Sister caught. Despite how much I like to shoot, I have having my pic taken.
Well, I've been lurking on here, and posting bits & pieces here & there, but I'll introduce myself.
Hi, my name is Kristen, and I'm a photoholic. I first started shooting with a little 110 camera 'round the time I was 10 years old. Sad I know, starting at such a young age. But soon I became addicted to it, and took thousands of (really bad) photos over the next 13 years. Film was my gateway into the heavy stuff: digital & Photoshop. I was introduced to it a few years ago, and picked up my Canon Rebel DSLR about 6 months ago. Haven't put it down since. Hoping to get some help for my addiction on this site, although so far, I've seen a lot of enabling!
I'll clean myself up for a self-portrait and add it in sometime this week, when I can break myself away from this camera. :giggle
I've been lurking for too long and decided to start contributing and asking and applying myself. I'm just following the 'Getting started on Dgrin' thingy... Here's my mug!
Annnddd... It's a bit larger than I like but when I try to insert the '-M' or '-S' right before the '.jpg' it goes blank! Is there any other way to re-size images?
My dA
Want to play a game?
"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings." - Dali
hello from california
just wanted introduce myself. my name is miko im a hairdresser/salon owner by trade. things i like are cars, photography, house music, my dog, and last but not least my girlfriend. yes im a straight hairdresser . looking forward to learning more and hopefully sharing some pics too. currently shooting with canon 10d, 20d, and a leica d-lux 3.
halfphild productions
Hallaaa! Hey guys. Excited to be a part of this community! Home-schooled photographer shootin with the best gear on the planet! Nikon D80. one of myself:
just wanted introduce myself. my name is miko im a hairdresser/salon owner by trade. things i like are cars, photography, house music, my dog, and last but not least my girlfriend. yes im a straight hairdresser <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/mwink.gif" border="0" alt="" >.
Hello, all. My name is Josh and I just joined yesterday. I've been shooting for close to 8 Years. My 1st camera was a Nikon D100 that I still use today. Looking to upgrade however to a D300 very soon. I shoot pretty much anything for a hobby but have a degree in Graphic Design. Look forward to being on the forum.
Also, If anybody is interested I posted up in the FS section I have a Nikon 300mm F2.8 VR for sale. I'm in the process of redoing my gear bag and that has to go to make some room for some new goodies.
Just saying hello
as the title says, I'm saying hello to all of you, as I just joined, although have been shooting for awhile. Looking forward to learning, and contributing when I have something useful to post.
That's about it, so now on to explore the rest of this place!
Comments
My Web Site
My Web Site
I just love the forum. I've only been here a couple of hours and I've checked out lots of good stuff.
Here I am with my 8 yr old granddaughter. That's me on the right!
Here I am checking out a preproduction 2009 Camaro.[IMG][/img]
I'm sure youll all have a nice time here, just remember to participate (even if youre not sure what to say and unsure of the techniques etc) and you'll learn a whole lot!
See you on the forum!
Hello
Not very flattering but here goes.
Out in the training field with 2 of my gundogs. The lab is sadly no longer with us but the little springer pup has grown up into a little gem.
When not taking pictures I can usually be found, during the season, in the beating line with my dogs or training when out of season.
As you can see, high fashion is not one of my concerns
Steve
but married men are a lot more willing to die.:dunno
Aaron (anwmn1) pointed me to this forum. Looking forward to learning the ins and outs of becoming a better photographer. Aaron kindly showed me the basics of manual settings on my Olympus DSLR, it's a whole new world compared to the auto settings haha. I am what I would say a "newbie" even though I have been around photography all my life (my parents were photographers). I am originally from North Carolina, but I moved to Arizona after graduating in May of 2008.
I shoot with an Olympus EVolt E300 and a Nikon D40. Just picked up the D40 a month or so ago.
Don't let the username throw you, it is simply the username I have had on all the off-roading forums I am a part of for years and just figured i'd continue the trend. "Sexy6" was the name of my Mazda6 and I'm a girl so I threw the "chick" part on at the end.
Here is me and my fiance:
And doing what I love:
A lover of all things photography.
Olympus E-500
My Smugmug Gallery
Welcome Natalie- you will like it here. Still need to attempt to follow you all on a trail sometime.
Aaron Newman
Website:www.CapturingLightandEmotion.com
Facebook: Capturing Light and Emotion
Would be happy to have ya. I will let you know when we plan another outing
A lover of all things photography.
Olympus E-500
My Smugmug Gallery
This looks like the thread to introduce ourselves. I'm Tom. I'm pretty new here. If it gives you any idea, I'm still in the 14-day trial period. But it's already pretty clear to me. I'll be getting an account here.
I've been interested in photography for almost 10 years. But only recently, with my first DSLR, has this picture taking thing been able to go anywhere. I had a 35mm SLR, but it got way too expensive way too quick.
You should understand. The cost went beyond the normal "It's to darned expensive to develop film!" I'm an engineer by trade... By default, that means I'm artistically challenged!!
My other big, large, HUGE interest is aviation. I'm a pilot. I love flying. So you can see where this might be going. Aviation photography. I went out to Osh Kosh this year armed with my camera and monster lenses thinking I was pretty cool. Then I came back and looked at airliners.net... pretty humbling. I even tried submitting some and got rejected. No biggie. I know I've got a lot of learning to do.
I hope to learn a lot here and hope to eventually return the favor to the next newbie that comes in.
You can find me here on SmugMug at http://tparker.smugmug.com
Tom
Hi there! I actually just joined Dgrin today and am VERY excited about viewing everyone's photos as well as sharing mine. My love of photography is derived from my desire to have a digital scrapbook for each of my three young children. Now with the help of my husband and mentor (a member of Dgrin for the last couple of years), I have begun to hone my skills and am looking to specialize in portraits, focusing on infants and children.
As for the handle...my first love is dance, all types, and started in dancing myself in 1972, and always wanted to be a Rockette. Since I'm WAY to short to be a part of their line, I'm hoping one day to get my photography skills to the level where I can actually do some shoots involving dancers in the studio and on stage...one can dream!
Look forward to, and welcome, all C&C from the group!
Caroline
Member: PPA, PPAM
Gallery: http://photos.brogen.com/Public-Gallery/Carolines-Gallery
Anywho. Brief intro. I've always loved art. Painting was what I did in my youth. Photography was always a huge interest. Painting and art for that matter never got the chance it deserved as life has a way of steering you away from your passions and dreams. Until of course, you find your way back.
I bought my first DSLR about 3 months back (Canon 40D). Took my first photography class (Fundamentals with Jim Zuckerman over at betterphoto.com) and am now hooked to my camera and all the gear I've bought so far (EF 28-135 IS USM, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EFS 10-22mm, EF 70-300mm, 500D diopter, some step-up rings, some uv filters, and a couple of lens hoods (SO much more to get). It's like Christmas morning when you were a kid and couldn't decide how to play with it all at the same time.
So I now have an outlet to express my "artistic abilities" and am hoping to succeed. Everyone has a camera now-a-days and everyone's taking pictures. I'm hoping to stand out. Take photos that are art. Take photos I find fullfilling and can be proud of. And with any luck, become good enough that people will want me to help document moments in their lives. Some quick browsing through the forum led me to believe that this would be a good group to learn from and be a part of.
Self portrait to follow. I don't have anything recent, and right now...I look like I'm up way past my bedtime (which I probably am). But hey if anyone wants to look at the product of the photocourse I took...you can find it here...
http://www.betterphoto.com/Premium/default.aspx?id=329340&mp=V1
Canon 40D, 28-135mm, 50mm f/1.8, 10-22mm, 70-300, 580 EXII, ST-E2, 500D Diopter
I've always liked photography, started out just wanting to be able to capture what I saw while out and about. Got a Fuji S-7000 back in 2004, then stepped up to a Canon XSi late last year.
As for what I look like, a candid my Sister caught. Despite how much I like to shoot, I have having my pic taken.
Hi, my name is Kristen, and I'm a photoholic. I first started shooting with a little 110 camera 'round the time I was 10 years old. Sad I know, starting at such a young age. But soon I became addicted to it, and took thousands of (really bad) photos over the next 13 years. Film was my gateway into the heavy stuff: digital & Photoshop. I was introduced to it a few years ago, and picked up my Canon Rebel DSLR about 6 months ago. Haven't put it down since. Hoping to get some help for my addiction on this site, although so far, I've seen a lot of enabling!
I'll clean myself up for a self-portrait and add it in sometime this week, when I can break myself away from this camera. :giggle
My mug
www.ivarborst.nl & smugmug
Annnddd... It's a bit larger than I like but when I try to insert the '-M' or '-S' right before the '.jpg' it goes blank! Is there any other way to re-size images?
Want to play a game?
"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings." - Dali
just wanted introduce myself. my name is miko im a hairdresser/salon owner by trade. things i like are cars, photography, house music, my dog, and last but not least my girlfriend. yes im a straight hairdresser
www.ivarborst.nl & smugmug
this is why I try to stay on the other side of the camera. my medium format james bond camera look....?
me.jpg
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Hallaaa! Hey guys. Excited to be a part of this community! Home-schooled photographer shootin with the best gear on the planet! Nikon D80. one of myself:
<---guilty of thinking otherwise.
Gotta hate stereo-types huh?
Here's my pic finally.
Canon 40D, 28-135mm, 50mm f/1.8, 10-22mm, 70-300, 580 EXII, ST-E2, 500D Diopter
www.ivarborst.nl & smugmug
Also, If anybody is interested I posted up in the FS section I have a Nikon 300mm F2.8 VR for sale. I'm in the process of redoing my gear bag and that has to go to make some room for some new goodies.
- Josh
Hello Everyone!
Delighted to be a part of this wonderful community! Initial Cruz indicates everyone is more than helpful!
My name is Maureen and I look forward to lifelong friendships
This is me... moe
as the title says, I'm saying hello to all of you, as I just joined, although have been shooting for awhile. Looking forward to learning, and contributing when I have something useful to post.
That's about it, so now on to explore the rest of this place!
AZFred