Photographyreview: The People

[photo101]

Gosh, you people have so many awesome photographs. I hope someday I can do just a fraction of that.

Name:
Jared Koopman

Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
photo101...well I came here to learn so naturally photo101 made sense..hehe.

Location:
La Honda, CA

Born:
Fort Wayne, IN

Other places I've lived:
Ft. Wayne, IN; Celina, OH; Loveland, CO; Longview, TX

Like to Retire:
Estes Park, CO
Hawaii
Portland, OR

Ethnicity:
caucasian...german/dutch/english decent

Marriage/Family:
Not yet, someday

Languages I speak:
English and computer game lingo

Education:
AS Administration of Justice. Considering on getting my bachelors in physical education and possibly a minor in photography.

Occupation:
Student/Hotel agent

Religious affiliation (if any): Christian...I am a PK.

Political affiliation (if any): I vote for whoever I believe will do the best job.

Other hobbies:Computer games, athletics - nhl fan, deimminh, mountain biking, novels, audiophile.

How long I have been a photographer:
I have had my camera for 2 years almost. I am still very much an amatuer tho.

First "real" camera:
Nikon N80

How I found Photographyreview.com:
From the mountain bike site

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
I dont recall, about 2 years ago or so.

Favorite forum:
Viewfinder

Photogatherings I have attended:
None, but I would like to if possible

Favorite subjects:
Landscape/Wildlife/Macro

Current Gear:
Nikon N80

Nikkor 50mm 1.8D
Nikkor 70-300mm G
Sigma 28-105

Why I prefer film or digital:
I would really like to get a D70 but I just dont have the cash to do so. I find film frustrating to learn with because of the time from taking the icture to seeing how it turned out is long, for me at least.

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
I like that I can come here, and get helpful information, and not get "bashed" because I am not as good as the rest. Plus you guys post some amazing pictures that I like seeing.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
I would love to get into sport photography, possibly as a photo journalist per say. Just not sure how to go about doing that. Being paid to go photograph hockey games and such just sounds great to me.

[srobb]

Hmmmm, judging from the posts so far, me thinks I fall far short of the greatness residing at this site. But, being one not to be too bashfull, I shall dive in with a cannonball.


Name: Sylvester Robbins

The Handle: Guess this is another one of those obvious ones. I finally decided on this one after being frustrated with all the mean people that took the ones I wanted use. ;)


Location: Nice little town of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky

Born: I was born in Somerset, Ky

Other places I have lived: Other than two years in Germany while in the Army, I have lived all my life in Kentucky. Louisville, Shepherdsville, and Somerset.


Like to retire: Hopefully I have a few years before that happens. When I do, probably somehwere out west.


Ethnicity: A true heinz 57 mongrel. English, Dutch, Irish, German, Wales, with some Cherokee and Shawnee thrown in for good measure.


Marriage/Family:
Depends on how you look at it and no. Have been with my partner/spouse (depending on how you want to look at it) for 10 years now.


Languages I speak:
Well, it would have to be a cross between slightly educated redneck and very little Spanish and German.


Education:
My weakness compared to others. Let's just say that I have enough knowledge to understand Ag, Theology, and Recreation without having a degree. I finally did go back to school a few years ago and now have AS in Computer Aided Architectural Drafting and Design.


Occupation:
I am currently a drafter for a company that manufactures steel truss buildings.


Religious affiliation:
Strictly non-denominational. Was raised Baptist, but finally got tired of all the hub-bub about who was right and who was wrong and I was a bad person for being who I am.


Political affiliation:
Hmmm... have been both Democrat and Republican, but do not consider myself either at this point in time. I think both of them need a major overhauling.


Other hobbies:
When I have the time for them; reading, crafts, bowling, hiking and the one that takes most of the time other than photography is working on our old house.


How long have I been a photographer:
Not sure I consider myself quite there, yet. First started taking pics with my mom's old reflex kodak, then went to 125 Instamatics and 110's. So I guess off and on for about 30 years.

First "real" camera:
As some of the others so far, the old Pentax K1000


How I found Photographyreview.com:
doing a search for photography message boards


Date I joined PR:
just this month


Favorite forum:
Not had a chance to look through many, but so far it would be Viewfinder


Photogatherings I have attended:
none


Favorite subjects:
Outdoor/nature, scenics and landscapes, Macro and close-up


Current gear:
Canon EOS Rebel

35-80mm
80-200mm


Why I prefer film or digital:
Right now I shoot film. Have had the opportunity to borrow a digital camera and realize the ease and amount of pics I can shoot with one. Right now, I am satisfied with the film and figure the cost of film and developing will help me be very selective in what I shoot and try to make sure I get it right the first time. I still use editing software to work on my images as I get all of mine on CD's when developed.


What I like about Photographyreview.com:
So far the people and the knowledge they have which I might be lucky to have trickle down to me.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
When I show my pics to others and see the reactions they have, that is IT for me. My main focus is to take pictures that will move others; hopefully in the same I was moved when I took the pics.

[Old Timer]

Hey neighbor welcom aboard. Nice to have someone close by that is a PR member. I have been posting here for some time, and love the friendly folks here. I'm sure you will agree. Look slike we have some similar taste in photography. We may eve be able to get a Kentucky gathering goning now. Hope you enjoy PR as much as I have.

Old Timer

[srobb]

Thanks, neighbor. I was glad to see a few on here from Ky. I think getting a Ky gathering together would be fun. Hopefully there are a few more of us on here. I was up there about the first of this year getting some shots of the covered bridges. Think I may go again only do them in B&W. So far this seems to be a very nice board.

[another view]

And it's not too bad of a road trip from where I'm at too... Can't make any promises but I'm always up for that given the time to do it! I've driven thru Kentucky a few times and there's a lot to photograph!

[Old Timer]

Your right KY has a lot to offer. We could do something in the horse country around Lexington and the Bluegrass region of the state. Or at one of the may great state parks. And for the city folks there is always Louisville with the river and some nice buildings. I think we have some great opportunities for photographers here.

[srobb]

You are right about that, old timer. There all kinds of opportunities across the whole state. I am working on a project now of doing B&W's of some of the local Historical Sites in the hopes of taking the prints to the Historical Society and see if they would be interested in using them for a calendar.

[Old Timer]

Sounds like a great project. I'd be interested in what you are including. I have done the bridges here in Fleming County of course. Some of my latest images are on a web site that I use for marketing photos. If you want to check them out you can go to www.printroom.com/pro/GoodingPhotography .

[srobb]

Very nice pics. Love the flowers and such. I see you have some pics of the Goddard (I think that's right) Bridge while it's being restored. Are they still in the process of that? Love your site. Would like to talk to you about that, but may do it in a pm so we don't clog it up on here.

[swmdrayfan]

I'm John, from Kalamazoo, Mi., retired, and I spent the past summer working out my D70 at Southwest Michigan Devil Rays games. I had 3 of my pictures (from 2004) turned into baseball cards. Also had a couple of pictures from this year published in At The Yard, a national publication about minor league baseball. Lately I've been shooting the fall colors and landscapes here in southwest Michigan.

[mmedlyn]

I'm really new here but I'm enjoying it so far.

Name: Melissa Reid

Location: Southern Vermont

Born: In the beautiful Berkshires, MA

Like to retire: Can't even think about that yet...

Ethnicity: French Canadian and English mostly

Marriage/Family:
Married with 2 beautiful children.

Education:
I have BA degree in Psych.

Occupation:
I work in a Technology Purchasing Department at a bank.

Other hobbies:
Crafts, scrapbooking (not the cuties kind!), reading, looking at really good photographers/artist's work

How long have I been a photographer:
Well not really one yet although I'm working on it.

First "real" camera:
My Canon 10D. I've had others but this one is probably my first "real" one.

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Doing a search for photography message boards.

Date I joined PR:
Novemeber 05

Favorite forum:
No favorite yet.

Favorite subjects:
Cemeteries/monuments, weddings, people

Current gear:
Canon 10D (want a Canon 5D and an Epson RD1 eventually)

Why I prefer film or digital:
I like the really fast learning curve on the digital SLR. Oh and instant gratification...

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
So far I like the photo project but I need to spend more hanging around.

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
Two things - 1. Become good enough to shoot weddings solo. 2. Make good pictures.

Some of my favorite pictures right now... (It's always changing.)

[Nuck]

This is my first post but it lookd as good a place to start as any

Name: Lee Nuckols

Location: Murray Kentucky (Murray State University)

Born: Owensboro, Ky

Like to retire: Still be alive

Ethnicity: Caucasian (Czech, with some dutch and german for heftiness)

Marriage/Family:
In a loving relationship, not married yet though

Education:
Currently pursuing a bachelor in Music Education

Occupation:
Student-just quit substitute teaching to go back to school, trying to get a job at Radio Shack or Kroger

Other hobbies:
Music, Marching Band, Teaching, Gaming

How long have I been a photographer:
Since I opened up my gift from Santa Claus and a Camera was there

First "real" camera:
Kodak Z740

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Doing a search for photography message boards.

Date I joined PR:
Today

Favorite forum:
No favorite yet.

Favorite subjects:
My cats, My Girlfriend, Landscapes

Current gear:
Kodak Z740

Why I prefer film or digital:
Digital is easy to learn, easy to pic up, easy to share, and easy to develop a love for photography

What I like about Photographyreview.com:
Looks like a good friendly place, although it doesn't seem to like Firefox very much

What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
Have Fun, take some good pictures

Some of my favorite pics I have taken so far

[livin4lax09]

I love the third picture, great framing, tak sharp, and good DOF. Have you tried it in sepia? I think it would look better than the red. I like it a lot though.

[jorgemonkey]

Name:
Scott
Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
An inside joke having to do something with me always climbing stuff and one of those dancing monkeys who sing "The Makarena" (sp?)

Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
Nikon Samurai #21

Location:
San Jose, CA

Born:
San Jose, CA

Other places I've lived:
All over northern Alabama & northeastern Mississippi

Like to Retire:
Somewhere where I can ride my MTB and take as many pictures as possible

Ethnicity:
White (British, Welsh, German, Danish)

Marriage/Family:
Got married of August '05

Languages I speak:
English, some spanish

Education:
High school, goin to college now

Occupation:
Student & warehousing, product photography, other things involved with a small business

Religious affiliation (if any): LDS (Mormon)

Political affiliation (if any): I vote for who I believe is the best candidate for the job

Other hobbies: Mountain Biking, Hockey, playing guitar in a band

How long I have been a photographer:
5 years

First "real" camera:
Canon T50

How I found Photographyreview.com:
Links from MTBR.com

Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
I don't remember, sometime in '05

Favorite forum:
Sports Photography

Photogatherings I have attended:
None yet

Favorite subjects:
Mountain Biking, Hockey, macro, nature stuff

Current Gear:
Nikon D70, D1, D1h
Sigma 24mm f2.8, 28-70 f2.8, 70-200 f2.8, 135-400, 150mm Macro
And a few other assorted cheaper lenses

Camera I use the most:
Depends on what I shoot. Most sports I use the D1h, and use the D70 closeup shots of people while playing. If I'm not shooting sports its the D70

Why I prefer film or digital:
I prefer digital cause I've gotten lazy, and as a newly married student living in CA, I can't afford to keep buying film and having it processed

Here is a shot of my ugly mug, taken by my wife on our honeymoon near Mono Lake