Photographyreview: The People

[Stillsky]

I'll use this as my introduction

Name: Stephen "Stillsky" Rudolph

Meaning of handle: It's a long story, but it involves me, my best friend, and a web server.

Dorky club: It's not a PR club, but it is dorky at times: National Association of Photoshop Professionals

Location: Suburban NY, about 35 minutes from NYC.

Born: August 31, 1981 in the same place.

Like to retire: Like? I'd love to =P As much as I love NY, I wouldn't mind heading south to like Florida, or perhaps somewhere in Europe.

Ethnicity: Caucasian, half Irish and half Italian

Marriage and Family: Not married

Languages I speak: English, some XHTML with a side of CSS, I used to know Italian.

Education: I spent 5 years in college for jazz performance, couldn't afford to stay to finish up my degree (two transfers is just asking for trouble).

Occupation: Full-time custodian, part-time freelance musician

Religious affiliation: None, though at times I claim to be Erisian.

Political affiliation: Haven't quite decided. I dislike both the republican and democratic parties right now.

Other hobbies: Web design, watercolor painting (i'm pretty bad at it, but it's fun), reading.

How long I've been a photographer: I wouldn't quite say that I'm a photographer, more like an enthusiast. I've been an enthusiast for a few years, but I haven't taken it seriously until recently.

First camera: A Sony Cybershot (DSC-P52)

How I found this place: I was looking for information about lens filters through google and this was one of the first hits. I'm a forum junkie, so I signed up immediately =P

Date I joined: Today!

Favorite forum: So many to choose from. I really enjoy the Naature Forums, and this place seems pretty cool.

Photogatherings I've attended: None so far

Favorite subjects: Rural environment type stuff

Current Gear: Nikon D50, 18-55mm DX Zoom lens, and a handful of interesting filters.

Camera I use most: My D50 now =P

Why I prefer film or digital: I haven't experienced film, so I can't really say anything about it. I chose digital over film as a matter of convenience. However, if I could ever save enough money, I'd love to shoot film as well (but first I need more lenses for my D50, most of which cost more than the camera).

What I like about Photographyreview.com: I haven't looked around very much yet, but it seems like a very informative and pleasant community

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography: That's a good question. Right now, I'm just trying to take good pictures. Eventually, I'd love to fill my website with high-quality, artistic, and meaningful images.

Some of my pictures:





And then there's me

[Axle]

An Update:

Name: Alex aka Axle

Meaning of handle: Nickname earned while working at McDonalds

Dorky club: Minolta Warriors & The K Team

Location: Milton, ON, half hour west of Toronto

Born: May 6th, 1983

Like to retire: Northern Ontario

Ethnicity: Dutch, but born in Canada

Marriage and Family: Single & Loving it

Languages I speak: English, HTML, CSS, PHP, BAISC, Java, C++, Shell Script

Education: Just completed a three year program at Sheridan College in Systems Anaylsis.

Occupation: Professional Urban Explorer, Driver, Helpdesk Analyst.

Religious affiliation: Follower of Christ.

Political affiliation: Against Stephen Harper

Other hobbies: Graphics, Urban Exploration, Writing, Audio.

How long I've been a photographer: Since the winter of 2002

First camera: Minolta Hi-Matic 7s

How I found this place: Google

Date I joined: Dec 2004

Favorite forum: Viewfinder

Photogatherings I've attended: 0

Favorite subjects: Urban Ruins (abandoned homes, farms, industrial locations)

Current Gear: KM Dimage Z2, Minolta X-7A (six lens, flash, motor drive), Pentax ME Super (lens, flash, power winder)

Camera I use most: Dimage Z2

Why I prefer film or digital: I like them both. Digital is great for ease of getting the results, but there's still this thing about film.

What I like about Photographyreview.com: Being able to see the vast amount of talent contained within the people here.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography: Constantly improving my own work.

[fotomatt]

Name:
Matt Lit

Website:
http://www.LITfoto.com

Company:
LITfoto Lifestyles Photography

Main subjects:

People (and dogs!)


Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
Nickname earned in college and later when I lived around a bunch of bikers

Location:
Somewhere on Colorado's Continental Divide

Born:
Massachusetts

Other places I've lived:
Phoenix, AZ; Flagstaff, AZ; Taos, NM; Boulder, CO; Summit County, CO

Like to Retire:
I'm here...but maybe Costa Rica?

Ethnicity:
Yup

Marriage/Family:
Just me and the Bear

Languages I speak:
English, some Spanish

Education:
BS in Photojournalism, hours and hours and way more hours of continuing education.

Occupation:
Photographer and Photo Educator


Other hobbies:

Anything in the mountains...telemark skier, mountain bike, road bike, (former) rockclimbing, hiking, mountaineering, SCUBA, plants, anything airplanes


How long I have been a photographer:
Starting shooting in '77 and started working for newspapers right away.

First "real" camera:
Yashica GSN, Olympus OM-1, Nikon F2

How I found Photographyreview.com:
google

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
Just recently


Photogatherings I have attended:
Just got back from WPPI in Vegas. I had three images as finalists in the EventPix.com Best of Weddings competition

Favorite subjects:

Airplanes, western history, astronomy



Current Gear:
Wow...
Fuji S2, S3, Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR, 17-35 2.8, 24-120 VR, A bunch of Holgas!, A Mamiya 645 Pro TL that sits in a box, Nikon F100 that sits on a shelf, White Lightnings in the studio, and on and on...





Camera I use the most:
Fuji S3 and Holgas!

Why I prefer film or digital:
Digital has changed EVERYTHING about my professional work flow! And of course, film in the Holga...I miss film a great deal...miss working with my Nikons!




What I like about Photographyreview.com:

A great deal of information and a chance to help other photographers.



What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
I'm always trying to push my vision...always trying to learn new things. I'm continually seeking to learn new information about digital photography. I was recently quoted in a Shutterbug magazine article as stating that Digital Photography is like one of those log-rolling competitions at a mountain-man event: "As soon as you stop running, you fall off!"


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[Glycerin19]

Name:
Sarah

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
It's an old email address that I had that was based on the Bush song "Glycerine" and 19 was the number of my favorite hockey player at the time.

Location:
Georgia, about 25 miles north of Atlanta

Born:
Dayton, Ohio

Other places I've lived:
As a child...San Jose, CA, Omaha, NE and Seminole, FL

Like to Retire:
Maybe Orlando, it's a long way off for me.

Ethnicity:
White

Marriage/Family:
Married 7 years this Sept. Two children Nicholas is 5 and Elianna is 7 months.

Languages I speak:
English

Education:
Just a little bit of college

Occupation:
Mom

Religious affiliation (if any):
none

Political affiliation (if any):
Libertarian

Other hobbies:
Surfing the Internet and reading. There's not much time for hobbies when running the house and homeschooling.

How long I have been a photographer:
I've been taking pictures since I was 17, so 12 years but didn't consider myself a photographer until probably my son was born around 5 years ago.

First "real" camera:
Some version of the Canon Rebel

How I found Photographyreview.com:
I did a google search for Photography Critiques and this popped up. I'm tired of hearing how nice my pictures are by people who say the exact same thing to everyone no matter what their photos look like.

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
May something, a couple of days ago. Probably the 22nd, 2006.

Favorite forum:
Not sure yet. I'm interested in the Sports Photography forum and the Critique forum.

Photogatherings I have attended:
none

Favorite subjects:
Sports, specifically hockey and my children.

Current Gear:
Canon 30D
EFS 18-55
EF IS 75-300
EF 28-90
Tamron 200-400

Why I prefer film or digital:
Digital is much less expensive and easier to work with since I like to put things on the web. I hate not having prints though.


What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
With sports I love to take photos that I can go back and look at and feel proud that I took them. Like getting the cool action shots of a sporting event so you can see the game winning goal or the emotion during the play. I enjoy putting my pictures up on my webpage so others can find them and see moments that won't happen again. With my kids I want to have beautiful pictures of them from growing up that I can share with family and friends. It would be fun to be a pro someday but from what I've read it would be hard to be an independant pro sports photographer.

[boomtap]

Name: Jason Cross

Meaning of Handle: boomtap - I owned a small record label for several years called BoomTap Records. I have since closed it, because most music is free now, and it is hard to make a living on a product that nobody pays for! lol.

Location: Castle Rock, Colorado

Born: Denver Colorado

Other places I've lived: Great Falls Montana

Lilke to Retire: On top of a 14,000ft peak.

Ethnicity: I am a mutt.

Marriage/Family: Yes

Languages I speak: English

Education: Business Degree, and currently attending school to become a teacher.

Occupation: Slacker, Student, and Full Time Temprary IT Assistant for Douglas County Elections office.

Religious affilitation: Christian

Political affiliation: Rebublican, but leanning Libritarian, and sometimes I think I am a Democrat.

Other hobbies: Guitar, Drums, Bass, wrestling with the kids.

How long have I been a photographer: 3 weeks with my D50 and then for about 6 months in Junior High School photo class using a pentax.

First "real" camera: Pentax

How I found Photographyreview.com: Googled

Favorite forum: do I have to pick just one? Critique, Viewfinder

Photogatherings I have attended: none.

Favorite subjects: Flowers, Nature, and well I am sure I will find something else.

Current Gear: Nikon D50 Nikkor 18-55 and Tamron 70-300di macro.

Camera I use the most: my only one.

Why I prefer film or digital: Instant feedback.

What I like about Photographyreview.com: Interesting site with lots of great photos. I learn from every one I look at.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography: Take my mind off the pain of life.

[tony868]

Hello all! I'm new to this board and fairly new to photography as well. This seems like the best place to introduce myself so...

Name:
Tony Moore

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
I'm Tony, my wife is Traci. Someone commented once that our initials were TNT (Tony aNd Traci). 868 is TNT on the telephone so it stuck.

Location:
Columbus, Ohio

Born:
Gahanna, Ohio, not too far from where I live now

Other places I've lived:
Never too far from Central Ohio

Like to Retire:
*sigh* Someday...

Ethnicity:
I'm the traditional melting pot. Mostly German, though.

Marriage/Family:
wife and 2 year old son

Languages I speak:
English

Education:
BA Psychology

Occupation:
Work for a mental health center

Other hobbies: Music, reading, spending time with my son, learning how to be creative with the computer

How long I have been a photographer:
Not sure I have that title yet. I've had an interest and appreciation for looking at and studying photos for several years but not until recently have I decided to get behind the camera and explore. I taught myself Photoshop a few years ago and have been able to use that to do some cool things with pictures. I'd like to learn how to do some of those things in the camera and not rely on Photoshop.

First "real" camera:
Minolta XD-11

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Google search for photography message boards to ask some questions and learn from real users

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
Yesterday, I think

Favorite forum:
still searching

Photogatherings I have attended:
none

Favorite subjects:
Nature/People

Current Gear:
35mm
Minolta XD-11
a couple lenses I inherited with the camera

Digital:
Canon PowerShot S50 point and shoot
I hope to get a digital SLR soon...recommendations anyone?

Camera I use the most:
Lately the XD-11 because of the flexibility

Why I prefer film or digital:
Since I'm just learning the digital gives me the fast feedback I need

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
I've enjoyed reading this tread and getting to know some of the people who contribute to this board. It seems very informative and non-judgemental and the talent is amazing!

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
For now I just want pictures that don't look like everyone else's. When I see a photo that I like I can't stop studying and admiring it...I want that with my own pictures. In the future making some money off of my photos would be a fun way to earn income!

A few of my favorite pictures:

[Ronnoco]

Name: Been called Ronnoco since I was a kid.

Ethnicity: 4th generation Canadian, bilingual and I love the snow and the cold

Languages Spoken: English, French, German, some Spanish, Lithuanian and other languages

Education: University, Teachers College, Community College

Careers: Media Consultant, Photographer, Videographer, Producer, Director, Elementary School Teacher, High School Teacher, University Professor, Teaching teachers, Journalist Did camera work on a production of Mother Theresa of Calcutta, and directed a production on John Howard Griffith who wrote the famous 50s book: Black Like Me about segregation in the southern states.
(I believe in diversification and not getting bored! )

Retire: Too busy making money and spending it. Lot's of fun!

How long have you been a photographer? Well, longer than anyone here.

How long have you been in television and video? Same answer as above.

What subjects have you taught? Photography, Computer Animation, Television Production, (Computers in Education (in French), English, French, German,

Politics: Well I was highly amused by being called a "fascist pinko" by a teacher, but I really tend to be liberal.

Unusual or catastrophic experiences: lots, from a tornado coming through our campsite to suicide and a near fatal car accident in the immediate family.

Bottom line: I have never, ever, been bored, or led a dull life.

Cheers!
Ronnoco

[Kokopeli]

Name:
Brian

Meaning of handle:
I've always felt a strong connection with the southwest so I chose a native american icon as my handle.

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
Nikon Samurai!!!

Location:
Laguna Niguel, CA

Born:
Alabama

Other places I've lived:
I've lived most of my life in CA, though I did a 5 year stretch in AL, but then got smart and moved back.

Like to Retire:
Alaska or Montana

Ethnicity:
Scot / Greman / Irish / Welsh

Marriage/Family:
2 sons, ages 12 and 13.

Languages I speak:
English

Education:
I'm educated?

Occupation:
I make labels

Religious Affiliation:
Baptised a Southern Baptist, but don't really consider myself a part of any denomination.

Political Affiliation:
I'm a "Regan" conservative with some libertarian thrown in for good measure.

Other Hobbies:
I'm active in the local Little League Baseball program and enjoy umpiring baseball.

How Long Have I Been a Photographer:
20+ years

First "real" camera:
Canon FG.. I think that's what it was.. Then I moved onto Minoltas and finally came over to the sife of Light.. Nikon

How I found Photographyreview.com
I was looking for reviews on a particular lens (I think it was the Nikkor 20mm f2.8) and stumbled across the PR.com review area. From there, I lurked around the Photo Critique and Help Files until I finally joined. The site was pretty new back then.. I want to say it was between 3 and 6 months old when I finally joined.

Date I Joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is inaccurate):
November 2001 sounds about right, but I lurked for a while before actually joining.

Favorite Forum:
Viewfinder

Photogatherings I have attended:
New York, and Yosemite

Favorite Subjects to Photograph:
Wildlife/Seascapes/Landscape

Current Gear:
Nikon D100
Nikon N70
Nikon FM2n
and a variety of zoom and prime lenses.

Why I prefer Film or Digital:
Both have their strengths and weaknesses.. I just shoot more digital now for economical reasons.

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
I've always been drawn to the strong sense of family I find within the members of this awesome community.

What am I trying to accomplish with my photography:
Beats the hell out of me. ;)

[snaphappy]

Name:
Caley (but I'm male!)

Meaning of handle:
self explanatory I think

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
Just got here!

Location:
Burlington, VT. Soon to be colorado (college!)

Born:
CA

Other places I've lived:
CA, MA, PA, IL, VT

Like to Retire:
We'll see what's still above water once the ice caps melt.

Ethnicity:
50% German, 50% mutt

Marriage/Family:
Still a dependant. I have a girlfriend, does that count?

Languages I speak:
English

Education:
Just graduated high school *jumps up and down*

Occupation:
Student

Religious Affiliation:
none

Political Affiliation:
moderate for VT, liberal anywhere else.

Other Hobbies:
Cycling, I race for a junior development team

How Long Have I Been a Photographer:
4 years or so

First "real" camera:
Canon rebel film camera a couple years ago

How I found Photographyreview.com
I was also looking for reviews of a lens

Date I Joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is inaccurate):
not too long ago I think...

Favorite Forum:
All of them!

Photogatherings I have attended:
zero

Favorite Subjects to Photograph:
I'm the yearbook photographer at my school, so this year I did a lot of sports and portraits (senior photos). I enjoy both.

Current Gear:
Canon rebel xt
Canon 20d (as of tomorrow, graduation present)
speedlite 550ex
A variety of lenses, only one of which is a real quality lens. Saving for college makes it impossible to buy anything better

Why I prefer Film or Digital:
I prefer digital simply because I don't have the cash nor the time to develop all the time.

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
I can learn! Right now I'm 100% self taught, but I want to change that.

What am I trying to accomplish with my photography:
I want to turn it into a profession.

A little more about me:
I'm 17 and just graduated Burlington Highschool in Burlington, Vermont. I started playing around with BW photos in the darkroom a few years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. This year I was asked to be photo editor and 'head photographer' for my yearbook, so almost everything I have shot has been for school. I've found that I really enjoy shooting sports (only outdoors! lighting is aweful in high school gyms and rinks) as well as a myriad of musical events. I'm joining this forum because I want to improve and learn from some masters

I've had my external HD at school all year and haven't brought it back yet, so I dont' have most of my shots atm... but here are a few I just found in some old folders

[molaselake]

Name:
Liz

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
Well....it was initially part of a Tori amos song only it was Molasses lake. However, back when i had old school AOL, they made you shorten things...so yeah.

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
heh?

Location: Michigan

Born: Michigan


Other places I've lived: Look at the prior two and maybe you'll have an inkling.


Like to Retire: I'm 25. Hopefully I'll be dead before I have to ever think about that

Ethnicity: Scottish and Irish


Marriage/Family: hell no


Languages I speak: english


Education: a few years of college which was a waste of my time and money


Occupation: Accounts receivable clerk


Religious affiliation (if any): Atheist


Political affiliation (if any): I try to watch the news and cnn as little as possible.


Other hobbies: Writer and painter. Painting is actually what I went to college for.


How long I have been a photographer: I would say around 10 years.


First "real" camera: I had sucky point and shoot cameras up until I was 19....and I still use my first "real" camera.


How I found Photographyreview.com: I typed in the name and figured something would pop up. Who knew?


Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate): sometime in 2004


Favorite forum: Photo critique, even though I get my ass kicked in there on a regular basis.


Photogatherings I have attended: none


Favorite subjects: definitely people.


Current Gear: Canon EOS Elan, Tamron lens 70-300 mm, or Tamron 28-80 mm


Medium Format: I wish.


Digital: I'll probably buy one someday.


Camera I use the most: umm...same as my main system, folks.


Why I prefer film or digital: Film....I don't know. Everyone is always looking for the easier approach to things and I've always been difficult. No reason to stop now.


What I like about Photographyreview.com: the different perspectives you get.


What I am trying to accomplish with my photography: That's kind of a rhetorical question.


A few of my favorite pictures: I won't post them on here and clog it up. They're already under the gallery and posted about..

And last, a picture of me....I'm the one in the pink

[feminakitten]

Hello everyone,
I am the long time and legal partner of Kizzie(Kaelastreet) who is a member here. Whether it is me or your huge site I have tested Kizzie's patience no end tonight as I have asked her time and again to help me navigate around here.
Anyway by way of introduction I own a Canon 350D with three lenses, a multiplier lens, a macro lens, macro flash and tripod.
Funny really I spent £700 recently on a beautiful telephoto and then today used the supplied stock lens 18-55mm to grab this piccie.
Hope it's good enough for such an illustrious crowd.

kitten

[walterick]

Bump!

Since we have so many new members joining and posting short bios and pictures in the VF, I wanted to make sure everyone knows that this thead is here. It used to be a sticky, but was removed to make room for other threads. It's where we collect information on each other for introductions and future ribbings You can read up on other members here and post your own bio, self portait, and a few of your favorite shots.

For future reference, this thread is linked to in the "Welcome" thread at the top of the Viewfinder.

Look forward to seeing some new faces!

[Dylan8i]

Name:
Dylan

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
my name and a number i've been using since i needed screen names, ( it was given to my dad -jack8i by a computer the first time he needed to log on to a computeror network? , probbably in the mid to late 80's)

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):


Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Born: Los Angeles, CA


Other places I've lived: april to aug 2006, Moab Utah. and for college 2001-2005 Shippensburg PA


Like to Retire: i don't have anything to retire from.

Ethnicity: 'bout 80% german and the 20% is everything else.


Marriage/Family: nope


Languages I speak: english


Education: BS in biology, going back to Grad school to get a masters in Biology

Occupation: currently (for the next few weeks) i work for the national park service, then back to being a student.

Religious affiliation (if any): none


Political affiliation (if any): liberal, but not strongly political.


Other hobbies: Outdoor activities- hiking, backpacking, etc, sports, my car ( del Sol)


How long I have been a photographer: 2-3 years


First "real" camera: i had a 110 when i was little, but nikon n2000 is when i started really taking pictures


How I found Photographyreview.com: google.


Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate): july 2006


Favorite forum: Photo critique, nature forum


Photogatherings I have attended: none


Favorite subjects: nature, especially herps (amphibians and reptiles)


Current Gear: canon s1 is, and see my profile for my nikon gear.


Medium Format: nope


Digital: saving for a dslr


Camera I use the most: canon s1 is, cheap to see the results ( a goo thign when i'm taking thousands ofo pictures a summer)


Why I prefer film or digital: i like shootign with my slr much better, not sure if its becuse it;s film and feel more perminant, or if its just because i like it better, we'll see when i get a dslr.


What I like about Photographyreview.com: learning, and getting getter.


What I am trying to accomplish with my photography: self worthyness


A few of my favorite pictures: posted in the review section if you can find them ( never really though about my absolute fav though)

And last, a picture of me:
i'm the one on top of the really tall cliff. taken at zion np, angels landing)

[Greg McCary]

Name
Greg McCary

Handle
Greg McCary

Location
Rome Ga.

Born
2.7 miles from where I am sitting. September 21, 1959

Other places I have lived
Nowhere

Would like to retire
In the morning.
Guntersville Ala. and own a sailoat.

Ethnicity
Irish

Married
Yes very married!!

Languages
English and Southern English

Education
Some Tech school

Occupation
Maintenance Tech for the local school system- Fire alarms, Security panels, Camera systems, Cable TV. You name it. Even stadium lighting.

Religious affiliation
Baptist raised. But no denomination now. Just a Christian.

Political affiliation
Neither Repulbican nor Democrat. The Republicans are to conservative and the Democrats are to liberal. But I lean slightly to the left.

Hobbies
Golf, Guitar, Photography and used to lift weights.

How long have I been a photographer
When I get to be one I will let you know.

First real camera
One of those you shoot up on the end of those Estes rockets. It never worked. But really it was some old German made 35mm. It took great pictures. I don't remember it's brand

How I found Photographyreview.com
Web surfing for help

Date I joined PR
About a month ago

Favorite forum
Photo Critque

Favorite subjects
My Daughter, anything I find different.

Camera I use the most
Canon Rebel 2000

Why I prefer film or digital
I wish I could go digital. But is is sure expensive. When the price of a good SLR drops some I'll be there with the rest of you.

What I like about Photographyreview.com
All the help that is avalible, and looking at everyones great pictures.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography
Just to get good at it.



Photogatherings I have attended
None yet

[AmberC]

Name:
Amber C

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
my name

Location:
Virginia Beach, Va

Born:
Ft. Belvoir, Va

Other places I've lived:
South Carolina, Okinawa Japan, California, New York, Washington State, Different areas of Va, New Hamshire, Hawaii.. (not in this order adn I've been across country 4-5 times)

Like to Retire:
Goodness.. retirement is a long way off and at the moment I am not really sure

Ethnicity:
My mom calls us Heinz 57 ;). Roots in English, French, Italian, American Indian and a lot more on my dads side

Marriage/Family:
Yup. Married for 5.5 and so far two daughters.

Languages I speak:
English.

Education:
Well.. I grad HS and have plans for college, but cannot afford it at the moment.

Occupation:
Stay at Home Mom until my kids are bigger. I refuse to do daycare.

Religious affiliation (if any): I am Catholic and my husband and daughters are Presbyterian

Political affiliation (if any): I dont like politics.

Other hobbies: horseback riding, hiking, snorkeling/swimming, keeping tropical aquariums, anything outdoors

How long I have been a photographer:
Hmm. I've have always enjoyed it, but I have only been taking it more seriously in the past year or so.

First "real" camera:
I cannot remember.

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Google search for photography forums. I hadn't come across any I liked until this one.

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
lol.. a few days ago...

Favorite forum:
Nature and Wildlife

Photogatherings I have attended:
None

Digital:
Sony Cybershot DSC-H1

Camera I use the most:
that one

Why I prefer film or digital:
I love digital because I can get the photo instantly and I can just put it up on my computer and print them out whenever I wish. I can keep all my photos on CD's instead of photo albums laying around taking up space which I do not have. I can get pictures of my children printed out for family easily.

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
There are a lot of friendly knowledgeable people here. I love seeing all the photos and of course making new friends.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
Well my aunt had an idea that I really liked which was photographing peoples kids, not in a studio, but going to the park and taking pictures of peoples kids at play as my job. It would be a great job as I can bring my own kids along with me and people love pics of their children and its something I love doing so why not make a little money doing it. But if that does not pan out.. I just want to take pictures.. not to accomplish anything, but just for me because I enjoy it.

[Devin MacShawn]

Name
Devin MacShawn Nathaniel P.

Handle
Devin MacShawn

Location
Wurzburg, GE

Born
October 1978, Tampa, FL

Other places I have lived
Tacoma, WA/Schewinfurt, Germany/Jacksonville, AR/ Williston, FL/Misawa, Japan

Would like to retire
After 20 years in the Air Force

Ethnicity
Afro-American

Married
Nah

Languages
English

Education
Some college

Occupation
USAF Supply Tech

Religious affiliation
Independent Baptist

Political affiliation
It depends on how I’m feeling on any given day.

Hobbies
Photography of course, Snowboarding, Travel, finding songs to put in my Ipods

How long have I been a photographer
I guess since I bought my first camera in 2000.

First real camera
Back in 1992 my big brother gave me an old Yashica from the early or mid 80’s. I don’t remember the model #.

How I found Photographyreview.com
I was looking for cool photo stuff online and the site came up on a search.

Date I joined PR
I joined in July 28th 2004 but never posted anything until July 2006. I don’t know why I did that. I’m just now realizing how great this site is.

Favorite forum
Photo Critque

Favorite subjects
People (although I’m very shy and have to be very comfortable to shoot them), Statues, Sunsets

Camera I use the most
Canon 10D

Why I prefer film or digital
With digital I can shoot 1000 shots of a subject and if only one comes out good, no one has to know! Plus it’s just cheaper and easier.

What I like about Photographyreview.com
THE TALENT!!!! And the fact that people here are passionate about their images and others.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography
I’d like to see my photographs displayed permanently in public places.

[WsW-WYATT-EARP]

Name
Ben Q

Handle
WsW-WYATT-EARP (became my gaming handle long ago ... use it for everything)

Location
Union Grove, WI

Born
May 4, 1972 Burlington, WI

Other places I have lived
general area in southeastern wi.

Would like to retire
whenever there is enough funds

Ethnicity
you name it - its probably in me

Married
yup

Languages
English

Education
2 year associates degree in computer network technology

Occupation
Engineer

Religious affiliation
Lutheran

Political affiliation
could care less .. messed up no matter which way

Hobbies
Computers, Golf, Bowling, Road Biking, R/C racing, photography

How long have I been a photographer
taken pics for about 10 years ... actually "using" a camera a few months

First real camera
my coolpix 5700 about a year ago.

How I found Photographyreview.com
I was looking for cool photo stuff online and the site came up on a search.

Date I joined PR
I joined on June 28th 2006

Favorite forum
View Finder

Favorite subjects
Nature , My dogs

Camera I use the most
Nikon Coolpix 5700

Why I prefer film or digital
Digital, can shoot 1000's of pix ... upload them to storage and shoot again... if they turn out well easy to get a print of, easy to post on a website or distribute via email.

What I like about Photographyreview.com
The people here and the experience and willing to share experiences / ideas with others

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography
I want to be a better shooter .. take better pics at family gatherings , sport games , my dogs. Learn to use the settings on my camera rather than automatic. Someday in the near future have a DSLR in my grips too. :thumbsup:

[Fab]

Hi folks,
Just joined so I though I'd introduce myself.

Name: Fabio Tonelli

Location: Sydney, Australia

Born: Rome, Italy (came to Aus when I was 7)

Languages: I'm still fairly fluent in Italian

Occupation: CAD Manager

How long a photographer: I started doing photography at school but then dropped it for a long time and I've only just come back to.

Camera: Nikon D70s

Other hobbies: Formula 1, Tennis, Football

Essentially I started doing photography at school, the old fashioned way, 35mm B&W, had a bulk loader, developed my own photos (the whole sheabang). I then dropped it for a very long time, used to take the odd photo here and there but nothing fancy. For my 40th a couple of months ago, my wife and family decided to lash out and get me a Nikon D70s with a Tamron 28-300mm zoom. Which is fantastic, however I'm having to relearn everything that I've forgotten, so I may be asking a few questions of you experts.

Cheers.

[Brian001]

alright, ill play

Name: Brian D. campbell

Meaning of handle: well, Brian was taken, so i added two 0's to feel important, kinda like james bond

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any): soon to be Clan O'Canon

Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada

Born: Red Deer Alberta Canada

Other places I've lived: as above

Like to Retire: In the rocky Mountains, but in truth id LIKE to retire in hawaii

Ethnicity: umm, as far back as i can find Canadian...although my mom was born during holiday in mexico

Marriage/Family: not old enough to be married, live with mother sister and brother

Languages I speak: English and a little bit of spanish

Education: Grade 11 high school (no i didnt drop out, thats where im at)

Occupation: Student, and Bicycle mechanic

Religious affiliation (if any): Athiast

Political affiliation (if any): woohoo (nothing)

Other hobbies: Mountain biking, classical guitar and well photography

How long I have been a photographer: about 6 months

First "real" camera: soon to be Cannon digital rebel XT

When I joined Photographyreview.com: 2006

Favorite forum: Sports photography

Photogatherings I have attended: none

Favorite subjects: car races, Freestysle motocross, and mountain biking

Current Gear (Digital): none, well...a cheap digital camera

Why I prefer film or digital: lack of devoloping skill...and digital is much easier to edit

What I like about Photographyreview.com: the knowledge from all the members, lots to be learned

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography: to capture those moments that happen so fast you would have had no idea they exsist. like the face you make flying through the air, or that little detail that the light caught just right, that makes what your doing that makes it seem a whole lot more dangerous, or exciting.

[CyberF828]

Meaning of handle: My Camera Sony-cybershot F828

Location: Wi / ILL

Born: May 1971.

Like to retire: Somewhere out West.

Ethnicity: Italian and German

Marriage and Family: Married

Languages I speak: English.

Occupation: Lab/Fire Dept

Other hobbies: Photos, weight-lifting, mountain biking, motorcycles and hot rods

How long I've been a photographer: I just

First camera: A Sony Cybershot (DSC-P72)

How I found this place: Looking for Sony info on forums.

Date I joined: 9-22-06

Favorite subjects:People and animal

Current Gear: Sony F828 and Sony P73

Camera I use most: Sony P73 its small and pocket size.

Why I prefer film or digital: Digital

What I like about Photographyreview.com: Everything so far looks like a fun place

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography: Nothing I love to take photos and have a external harddrive just for them.

My photo will come soon sorry I am at work.

[walterick]

Looks like it's about time to bump this one again

[beancounter]

Hello... I just joined the forum and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a beginner and recently got back into the hobby of photography... I use my trusty Rebel XT and have gotten to take some different shots here and there. I live in NJ and am accountant/auditor by day... and photography forum nerd by night!! Below are a few recent pics -









Thanks for letting me introduce myself and Happy Holidays!

[OBie]

Name:
Lynn

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
My dog (standard poodle - think large poodle) is named OB - short for Out of Bounds (the golfing term)

Location:
Charlotte, NC

Born:
New Jersey

Other places I've lived:
Ohio (college ouside of Cleveland), Cirencester, England for a semester of college

Like to Retire:
I'd love to have the Rockies in my backyard, on a horse farm.

Marriage/Family:
married w/3 kids (or 4, as the joke goes, if you count my husband), 2 dogs (both standard podles), 1 cat (currently high on catnip)

Education:
BA Equestrian Studies (yeah, really!)

Occupation:
Real Estate Assistant - I handle the marketing and website maintenance for an agent.

Political affiliation (if any): Do you really think we can believe anything anyone in government says? I've never found it possible to align myself with one of two choices, when I won't ever agree 100% with either one of them. I have my own thoughts, ideas, and beliefs - some liberal, some conservative. Kind of an a-la-carte bent.

Other hobbies: dog training, golf (husband is a 5 handicap - if you can't beat 'em, join 'em), drawing (although not of late)

How long I have been a photographer:
ever since my grandmother gave me my first camera to take to camp around 36 years ago. Although I'd say I've been 'taking pictures' for that long, as opposed to I've been 'a photgrapher' that long.

First "real" camera:
That would be a Konica that I got in 1980. Took amazing pictures - wish it still worked

How I found Photographyreview.com:
When I went digital last Feb, I needed help.

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
Feb or March of 2006

Favorite forum:
Nature & Sports

Favorite subjects:
My children doing their various activities, which has forced me to learn how to work in a variety of settings (indoor pools, night football games, bright daylight at the golf course) with different challenges - ever tried to take photos of diving?

Current Gear:
Nikon D50
Nikkor 18-55mm 3.5-5.6
NEW!! Sigma 70-200mm 2.8
Quantaray 70-300 f5.6 or something equally awful
Bogen monopod
Hoya filter setup with tons of filters that I never use (from the Konica days)

Camera I use the most:
The only one I have that works - the D50

Why I prefer film or digital:
Converted to digital early this year (2006), and I like the instant gratification, but still trying to work out a good workflow, not spending hours PP (I shoot in RAW)

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
Seeing other's photos, learning a LOT - having things pointed out in a photo that I'd never see myself (even if it's not my photo)

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
Just to take great photos for my family's & friend's enjoyment for now

A few of my favorite pictures:

[Max P D]

Name: Dan

Meaning of handle: Refers to the concept Maximum Printable Density created by one of my earliest mentors Fred Picker, now sadly deceased, who developed this black and white printing method as part of Zone VI Studios. His technique really helped me fine tune my early b&w years (though I've still not yet mastered it with the introduction of digital overshadowing analog photography) That said, I'm still very much an analog "kid."

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any): toy camera geek squad

Location: Bay City, Michigan

Born: same

Other places I've lived: eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan - best years of my life, best people

Like to Retire: I don't plan on retiring

Ethnicity: Equal mix of German/French descent

Marriage/Family: not yet

Languages I speak: English and some Spanish

Education: yup - lernin is gud

Occupation: photographer

Religious affiliation (if any): agnostic but REALLY hope there is a God out there

Political affiliation (if any): will vote for the best candidate, but definately have strong Dem. tendencies...

Other hobbies: primarily a road biker but love mountain biking almost as much, nature, running, bird watching, touring, camping, art, good books.

How long I have been a photographer: about 25 years

First "real" camera: Minolta X-700

How I found Photographyreview.com: Google search for "Holga"

Date I joined PR: mid-2006

Favorite forum: Viewfinder/Toy Camera

Photogatherings I have attended: none

Favorite subjects: Anything that makes a great photograph

Current Gear:

35mm film and digital
Holga
4x5 Zone VI field camera (film)

Why I prefer film or digital: I like both

What I like about Photographyreview.com: Megan Green's Holga work really inspires me to be better Holga photographer - and MtbBrian is no slouch either! Come on people, let's see some more Holga images! I know, I know, I've been pretty lax on posting Holga stuff on this site lately, but I live in northern Michigan fachrissakes! (is the sun still shining?!)

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography: To produce excellent images - no more, no less (it obviously doesn't always happen folks. ;) )

A few of my favorite pictures:

[GraveyardMistress]

Name:
Tracy

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
I like to play in graveyards Seriously, I spend a lot of time in cemeteries. They are my favorite place to take pictures, and I also do gravestone rubbings. I am currently working on a project to transcribe local cemeteries and catalog them photographically.

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
Clubs? None yet, but if someone will show me the way...

Location:
Central Maine

Born:
Central Maine

Other places I've lived:
Manchester, NH

Like to Retire:
Someplace warm with lots of animals England would be nice, too

Ethnicity:
Mix of French, American Indian, Scottish and Irish.... and probably a few others in the mixing pot somewhere.

Marriage/Family:
I have two furbabies - A husky and a cat ... those are my kids

Languages I speak:
English

Education:
High school and real estate school..... looking at going back to college for forensics

Occupation:
I work at a publishing company.

Religious affiliation (if any): not really affiliated with any one religion, but I do study wicca.

Political affiliation (if any): whichever candidate makes the most sense; it has nothing to do with parties. I am more liberal, though.

Other hobbies: gravestone rubbing, genealogy, reading, my pets, softball & baseball (go Sox!), paranormal studies.

How long I have been a photographer: depends on what you consider a photographer I've been taking pictures since I could pick up a camera, but I've been really concentrating more on my photography the last 5 - 6 years.

First "real" camera:
Minolta X-700

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Googling for camera reviews

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is inaccurate):
I've been coming here to read reviews for a long time, but just joined the forums today.

Favorite forum:
Ummm.... I'll have to decide that after I've poked around a bit!

Photogatherings I have attended:
None yet.

Favorite subjects:
Animals and wildlife, nature, cemeteries, landscapes

Current Gear:
35mm
Canon Rebel T2 with a 28 - 90mm lens (I just got the camera and it came in a kit... not the best, but something to start with)

Digital:
Canon Powershot SD800 IS ... and I'm shopping for a DSLR

Camera I use the most:
my Powershot

Why I prefer film or digital:
I've always liked film better, because I haven't had a digital yet that could compare, and I like having the prints (I know you can make prints from digital, but it just isn't the same) but I like the ease of digital and the absence of developing costs!

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
The reviews; they are very helpful. I have a feeling, though, that the forums are gonna be right up there once I get to know everyone!

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
To capture memories; the beauty of everyday life that you might only glimpse for a moment but want to have with you forever.

A few of my favorite pictures: