Photographyreview: The People

[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:

[Devin MacShawn]

Here are some of my favorite photos I've taken...

[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

[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

[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:

[ricphoto]

Greetings...

Stumbled across this group this evening and have enjoyed poking into the corners of your little world so thought I'd join up...

My names Ric and I'm a long time Pro Photographer and certified Apple and Adobe Trainer

I am also proud to say I work for a company that really is about the Photographer...Digital Railroad. I'm the Sr Director of Professional Imaging and Education for them and give seminars all over the world on their behalf...Digital Workflow Best Practices, How to Break into Stock etc...

I'm a member or have been a member of most of the Pro Orgs...APA, ASMP, NANPA, NAPP, NPPA etc

Here's a cross section of some of my work from the last year...some of these are from the Photo Safaris I lead (Grizzlies and Japan) and some are from my "other" position as the official team Photographer for the USA National Kayak and Canoe team and some are from my commercial work...

Looking forward to getting involved and getting to know some of you...Hiopefully I can lend a hand now and then...

...Ric

Ric Kasnoff Photographer
Senior Director
Professional Imaging and Education

Digital Railroad
http://www.digitalrailroad.net/rickasnoff

Certified Apple Trainer | Certified Adobe Instructor
Member: NANPA | NPPA | APA | NAPP | Artists Trust

View samples from the 2007 shoot year:

http://www.ecophoto.com/07_nationals_show

http://www.ecophoto.com/07_usack_whitewater1

http://www.ecophoto.com/07_hawaii_surfers

http://www.ecophoto.com/07_japan_show

[topcat2000]

hi everyone, i have just joined so i thought that i would let you know a little about me. i enjoy taking pictures of wildlife, flowers,:thumbsup: motorbikes, i have just invested in a nikon d300 and i own a few lens ie..... 17-55, 70-300, makro lens and plenty of photography mags . if i can figure out how i can put some of my photos on here i will. have found out how i can so i shall do that now. all the photos i have done are as you see them no fixing on the photo programs .... only because i have not had the time yet!!! sorry i have to make the photos smaller as far to big, so once i have that sorted i will upload them.

[another view]

Hi Topcat - you already posted in the thread I was going to point you towards for how to post photos here. If anybody else needs it, it's right here.

The other part of your question about how to make images smaller depends on how you're using your camera. I'm a Nikon guy but I have a D200 so I can probably help a little. There are two different types of files you can shoot with your camera; a jpeg or a NEF. You'll need Nikon's software to work with NEF's (I'd recommend eventually upgrading to Capture NX if you don't have it already) but a lot of software can work with jpegs. If you only need a quick and easy (and free) way to resize, try Irfanview. With this, open the image and (going from memory, I don't have it on this computer) select resize/resample which might be under the edit tab. Change the size to about 600 pixels in the longest of the two dimensions and they'll post just fine here. Make sure to "save as" so you don't lose your original. I usually save this small copy to the desktop so it's easy to find, then post as shown in the other thread I mentioned above.

PS - great stuff, Ric!

[Xia_Ke]

Name:
Aaron Lehoux

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
When I had the funds for it, I collected antique Chinese and Japanese swords. xia ke roughly translates to chivalrous swordsman

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
Nikon Samurai but, I forgot my number

Location:
Southern Maine

Born:
Southern Maine

Other places I've lived:
Various towns in Southern Maine

Like to Retire:
A log cabin in the woods of Canada or Alaska

Ethnicity:
white

Marriage/Family:
nope and nope

Languages I speak:
English and très peu français

Religious affiliation (if any):
if I HAD to pick one, I guess the closest would be a taoist

Political affiliation (if any):
I'm straight down the middle as both sides are crooked

Other hobbies:
Hiking, reading, philosophy, antiques

How long I have been a photographer:
been shooting seriously 1 year, since I joined here

First "real" camera:
Kodak DC210 if you can call it real first SLR was a Nikon D50

How I found Photographyreview.com:
looking at reviews when researching DSLR's

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
January 2007

Favorite forum:
Take A Guess

Favorite subjects:
Landscapes/Nature and ahhhh... my cats

Current Gear:
35mm
Nikkormat FT3
Nikkormat EL

28mm 2.8
50mm 1.8E
50mm 2.0
105mm 2.5
135mm 3.5
300mm 4.5

Olympus OM-G

28-80mm 3.5-4.5
50mm 1.8
75-200mm 4.5-5.6

Canonet QL17 GIII

Medium Format:
Rolleicord V
Holga 120N

Gossen Luna Pro S Meter

Amvona AT 818 Tripod

Digital:
Who me?:crazy:

Camera I use the most:
Rolleicord V

Why I prefer film or digital:
I prefer the look and process of film. Nothing like the feeling of pulling a freshly developed roll out of the tank.

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
What's not to like? Everyone is very friendly and quick to help out one another

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
To hopefully be able to translate what I see in the world around me to a final print

A few of my favorite pictures:
Sun Through The Trees taken with Rolleicord V and Acros 100



A Christmas Portrait taken with Rolleicord V and Neopan 400



My Favorite Spot taken with Rolleicord V and Neopan 400


And last, a picture of me. A self portrait shot with my trusty Rolleicord into a mirror and reversed in Photoshop.

[styrofoamheart]

Name:
Melanie Patterson

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
Just a name. I wanted something more...deep than previous names. Though it really has no meaning to it, at all.

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
I'm new so...hah.

Location:
Miami, Florida.

Born:
Miami, Florida.

Other places I've lived:
About a mile and a half away from my current residence..yeah, I;m not privileged in that department.

Like to Retire:
I'm not even thinking about that yet, I'm only 15! I'm thinking about where'd I'd like to go to college/art school, and I'm hoping somewhere on the West coast.

Ethnicity:
I'm half Jamaican, half "African-American", though I think the term is a little...derogatory.

Marriage/Family:
Not married, far from it, hah. And I have 2 older sisters, whom are graduated from college, and we all live with my mom and dad.

Languages I speak:
English, that's it. I live in Miami, so I should know Spanish by now. Yeah, right.

Education:
Student in high school. I'm in the Visual Arts academy, but I've chosen the art strand over the photography strand. Next year will be my 11th grade year, and I will be taking the AP 2-D Design course.

Occupation:
Student C:

Religious affiliation (if any):
I'm Presbyterian. I'm a VERY proud Christian!

Political affiliation (if any):
I'm really not interested in politics- currently, at least.

Other hobbies:
I'm a drawer/painter, as well as a dancer. I also love reading and writing. I'm an artsy person, I guess.

How long I have been a photographer:
I started taking it seriously after my photography course last school year, 2006-2007.

First "real" camera:
I asked for a camera one Christmas, cause I wanted to take up photography 3 years ago. My dad bought me an Olympus-something-or-other. That camera was good for nothing.

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Searching for photography inspiration through Google. I'm dead out of ideas.

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
Today, February 9th, 2008.

Favorite forum:
Not sure yet. I've gotten time to browse a bit, but not enough to really find a "home", so to speak.

Photogatherings I have attended:
None, hah.

Favorite subjects:
I really don't have one favorite. I photograph an array of things, because I'm still trying to find that one thing. So far though, I'm really liking abstract, conceptual, concerts, and self-portraits.

Current Gear:
Canon Rebel XTi
18-55mm Kit Lens
Quantaray 70-300mm Lens
Nikon CoolPix P3

Camera I use the most:
Rebel XTi

Why I prefer film or digital:
I haven't worked with film. I'm infuriated with myself because I had dark room access last year and I was too comfortable with digital to work outside of it. I even rolled my own film, shot, but never processed or developed it.

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
So FAR, I like the family-like connection I see that people have, just because I've been lurking. It's also a good way to keep inspiration and those ideas flowing.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
I'm not sure what I'd like to accomplish. I guess what I'd really like to do is experiment with everything possible, just because I can. One thing I'd really like to take on is photojournalism. Something that's always interested me is Indian cultures, partially because I'm 1/16th Indian. I think India would be a beautiful subject to have on camera, just to see rural life, and all the work everyone in the family has to put in- something American families often take for granted.

A few of my favorite pictures:
I apologize in advance for any watermarks- I really really love some of my photos, haha.







And lastly, ME

[aquamarine]

Name:
Hannah

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
I love bright color photography, aquamarine being one of my favorite colors....

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
Nothing....yet.

Location:
Seattle, WA

Born:
Ames, Iowa

Other places I've lived:
Iowa until I was two years old, then Seattle. I also lived in McMinnville, OR for four years while i went to college.

Like to Retire:
When the time is right.

Ethnicity:
White...(or caucasian??). Basically i'm English, German, Swedish and a sprinkling of Irish.

Marriage/Family:
Workin on it....

Languages I speak:
English and I should be fluent in Spanish considering i took it for almost 8 yrs....

Education:
Just graduated with a Bachelors in Athletic Training (basically emergency care and physical therapy for athletes).

Occupation:
Certified Athletic Trainer at a Physical Therapy Clinic

Other hobbies:
I like to draw, anything involving sports and outdoor recreation, i'm there... nature is my best friend.


How long I have been a photographer:
Started taking it seriously about 3-4 yrs ago

First "real" camera:
Canon Powershot S3 IS my ex bought me for my birthday last year....best thing i got out of him, he he.

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Google search for photo project ideas

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
Today, February 23, 2008

Favorite forum:
This is the first forum i've belonged to, so i've yet to get my feet wet.

Photogatherings I have attended:
None yet, but i'd love to in the future.

Favorite subjects:
I love portraits and candid shots of people...however i find them difficult so i don't have too many. I also love the view of the puget sound and olympic mountains from my house. My canon has a great macro setting and i've been playing with that more and more as well.


Current Gear:
Canon Powershot S3 IS

Camera I use the most:
Canon Powershot S3 IS

Why I prefer film or digital:
I've never worked with film, never taken a photography class or anything. I would like to play around with it but i dont have access to a darkroom/supplies, etc. Digital is nice because i do like to edit occasionally.

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
So far it seems very friendly, lots of fun projects and topics.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
I love to take random objects or scenes and find the unique beauty in things, no matter how abstract. Currently I take photos for my own pleasure; however, i have been considering trying to generate some sort of income from them. But overall, i just enjoy capturing moments that are special or unique.

A few of my favorite pictures:


My favorite portrait of my sister:


And this is me....on one of my not so better days....but i still like the portrait!