'Bout time I jumped in on this as well.

Name:
Brad Miller

Meaning of handle:
Not much... old AIM ID that was a function of what was available.

Dorky PR club I belong to:
None so far...


Location:
Birmingham, AL, and Talladega, AL on many summer weekends (at Logan Martin lake).

Born:
Birmingham, AL

Other places I've lived:
Auburn, AL, for college

Like to Retire:
Much too far away to think about now...

Ethnicity:
White... English, Dutch, German, etc

Marriage/Family:
N/A

Languages I speak:
English, a little Spanish, a little bit of legalese Latin.

Education:
B.A. in Political Science w/ concentration in Law, minor in Business Administration, Auburn University 2006.
Currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate (Law degree) at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.

Occupation:
Law Student, for another 1.5 years. Hopefully a lawyer after that.

Religious affiliation : Christian

Political affiliation: Rational.

Other hobbies: Video, all types of motor racing (specifically motocross), soccer, boating/sailing... lots of law.

How long I have been a photographer:
About 6 years, ish.

First "real" camera:
Canon Optura 60 (video)
Canon Rebel XTi (photo)

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Don't even remember really... probably while researching video cameras a few years ago.

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

Favorite forum:
Tie b/t Viewfinder and Sports.

Photogatherings I have attended:
None yet...

Favorite subjects:
Racing, nature, people.

Current Gear:
Canon Rebel XTi

Lenses and Accessories:
50mm F/1.8

Camera I use the most:
XTi

Why I prefer film or digital:
I've never shot film seriously (have a little experience on my dad's Minolta SLR), but I prefer digital for the lower cost, flexibility, and editing ability. I rarely ever print anything, as most of my photos are shared online.

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
A very friendly, true community feel that many other forums on the internet lack. There are quite a few very active pro or pro-level photographers here, which is great for seeing good photography and getting great advice. The willingness of everyone to share their work across all styles and offer constructive critique is great.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
Right now, I'm just trying to learn. The ultimate goal depends on what I'm shooting, but what I try to accomplish in any photo is one that expresses the feel of the situation, the environment, the emotion of the scene, one that inspires people to think or wonder, or be amazed at the beauty of creation.

A few of my favorite recent images:

Rooftop view in downtown Birmingham


One of my favorite places in the world, the lake:


Josh Hill, Atlanta Supercross 2008