Photographyreview: The People

[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: