Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

Hello everyone!
My name is Sarah and I'm 24 years old. I live in Indianapolis, IN with my husband of 5 years (yes, I know I was very young when I got married, but at least I chose the right guy). I have always loved photography, but am only just now really exploring the art and technical aspect as a serious hobby/career opportunity. I work with a Cannon SD1100 IS right now, but am researching DSLRs for purchase (www.digital-slr-guide.com has been a very helpful tool, but please feel free to share advice since I am a beginner).
I just had my first "official" photo-shoot this past weekend with some friends at a local park. One friend wore her wedding dress as she recently got married, another plays the cello (some of my favorite pictures), and the other just looked gorgeous in the autumn colors. It was so much fun!!! :D I took over 1200 pictures and will be posting some of my favorites on here soon for some much needed advice (and compliments if you're feeling generous). :)
I've really loved reading the other forums and tutorials on this website for a couple weeks now, not to mention the beautiful pictures!
Looking forward to getting to know others and learning a lot through this website! Please feel free to ask me any questions about myself or my photography.
Sarah

Hi Sarah,

Welcome to the CiC forums from me, it's great to have you join us.

Sounds like you had a hoot on the shoot :)
Can't wait to see the results!

Cheers,

Greetings and salutations,

Thank you for publishing such a fantastic site. I used to shoot a Canon EOS 35mm camera. I was OK for a casual photographer. I played around with a dark room for about a year, but it didn't survive my first marriage. I bought a small digital point and shoot for junk shots, but it never occurred to me to attempt to take good shots with digital until recently. I am now looking for a good digital camera. As a real estate guy, I have a passion for architecture. That is what attracted me to this excellent site.

I am considering a lower middle price DSLR in the Nikon 5000 range, and possibly a small super zoom camera in stead of a telephoto zoom like I used to have for the same price and weight. I mainly used the telephoto for candid party pics.

Will something like the Nikon 10-24 zoom be as good as my old 18mm rectilinear lens?

How do the new panorama capabilities that all the digitals seem to have stack up against a wide angle lens?

Nikon seems a better choice than Canon at this time, but I still see plenty of debate on that.

Thanks again for the great site.

Ed

Hello to all those budding photographers out there. I am new to this site, ie, 5 mins old. I feel like I've been in the embryo stage for far too long and its now time for me to spread my wings and fly.
My name is Kathryn and as you can see I'm a Lady (licenced to kill) that is some beautiful photos only.
I have a Canon 450D which has served me beautifully in taking great photos but I'm looking at improving my skills by learning more about not only the camera but myself as well. I believe taking a photo is an extension of who I am because when I take a photo, its a particular scene or image that appeals to me.
If you would like to have a look at some of my work, have a look at www.kermitcrainean.blogspot.com and let me know what you think.
i am looking forward to becoming involved on this forum and reading about your knowledge with a view to expanding mine. cheers,

Hello everyone,
I am a relatively unsure "photographer" still amazed at some of the facts in the tutorials and in rapt admiration for those of you who can obviously do great things with a camera. I hope that over time I will pick up some great tips from you. I have a Canon EOS 450D, an EOS 1000D and a compact Nikon Coolpix. I really like the EOS 450D, seems very professional. I have also got a Canon Speedlite flash as well as a diffuser dome for it. I have stuck a few photos on Flickr as well as Geograph and am always trying out a few things - some work, some don't. I do most of my editing using the Canon disk which came with the camera, but I also use the online Picnik as well as one or two of the disk based editing programs. Look forward to reading further. Best wishes to you all.

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Hello everyone,
I am a relatively unsure "photographer" still amazed at some of the facts in the tutorials and in rapt admiration for those of you who can obviously do great things with a camera. I hope that over time I will pick up some great tips from you. I have a Canon EOS 450D, an EOS 1000D and a compact Nikon Coolpix. I really like the EOS 450D, seems very professional. I have also got a Canon Speedlite flash as well as a diffuser dome for it. I have stuck a few photos on Flickr as well as Geograph and am always trying out a few things - some work, some don't. I do most of my editing using the Canon disk which came with the camera, but I also use the online Picnik as well as one or two of the disk based editing programs. Look forward to reading further. Best wishes to you all.

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Hi Firstaider,

Great to have you with us :) I'm curious to know more about the "First Aid" part (I was a Medic First Aid Instructor Trainer in a "previous life").

Best way to learn around here is simply to jump in with both boots - start threads - post photos - ask questions - ask for feedback - just get involved. Oh - and just shoot too (I mush have read a dozen books on body-building, but not one of them made my muscles any bigger!) (well perhaps a little bigger from carrying the books around!)

... anxiously awaiting first question!

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Originally Posted by Ed Rizk

~ I am now looking for a good digital camera. As a real estate guy, I have a passion for architecture. That is what attracted me to this excellent site.

I am considering a lower middle price DSLR in the Nikon 5000 range, and possibly a small super zoom camera in stead of a telephoto zoom like I used to have for the same price and weight. I mainly used the telephoto for candid party pics.

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Hi Ed,

I have the Nikon D5000, but I went for an 18-200mm to retain the same 10x zoom range I was used to with my bridge camera - so I've no experience with anything as wide as 10mm, but if I can help on the camera, let me know.

"Real Estate", so I'd guess US based? Whereabouts?

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Originally Posted by mikeyt

hello all, another newbie here. Have spent ages building up a canon system but lost my mojo, hopefully some of the great photos on here might help me get it back!

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Hi mikeyT,

This place can certainly be an inspiration, so have a look at the galleries and/or post some of your own pictures.

When you lose something, it is often a good idea to retrace your steps, what were you last photographing when mojo went AWOL? ;)

Hope to hear/see something from you soon, but in the meantime, welcome to the CiC forums from ...

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Originally Posted by wetappocreek

Hello,

I'm new to this. And new to photography. It is a lot of fun!

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Hi wetappocreek,

Good to have you join us, welcome to the CiC forums from ...

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Originally Posted by megrag

I am getting older and would like to upgrade to DSLR and maybe try to make a little money to supplement my retirement when the time comes. This will give me a few years to develop my skills. I have a page on Pbase if anyone would like to check it out. www.pbase.com/megrag. Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated. Don't worry about being critical, I can take it and I want to learn.
Greg

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Hi Greg,

I seem to be 'all behind' here today, so I'll say officially; welcome to the CiC forums, but with posts already under your belt, it is good to see you taking an active role in our little community.

Best regards,

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Originally Posted by Manuel Jurado

I live in Denver, Colorado. Took an interest in photography in Jr. High School, (Boulder, Colorado), a lo-o-o-ng time ago. Mostly b&w and lately some digital.
Would like to contact anyone that does Bromoil. I belong to a local photo club.
That's it for now. I will add more later.

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Hi Manuel,

Welcome to the CiC forums from me and I hope you don't leave it too long before coming back to add more ...

Anyway, it's great to have you join us.

Best regards,

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Originally Posted by imalady007

Hello to all those budding photographers out there. I am new to this site, ie, 5 mins old. I feel like I've been in the embryo stage for far too long and its now time for me to spread my wings and fly.
My name is Kathryn and as you can see I'm a Lady (licenced to kill) that is some beautiful photos only.
I have a Canon 450D which has served me beautifully in taking great photos but I'm looking at improving my skills by learning more about not only the camera but myself as well. I believe taking a photo is an extension of who I am because when I take a photo, its a particular scene or image that appeals to me.
If you would like to have a look at some of my work, have a look at www.kermitcrainean.blogspot.com and let me know what you think.
i am looking forward to becoming involved on this forum and reading about your knowledge with a view to expanding mine. cheers,

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Hi Kathryn,

That is some photo blog you have there, you've been to a lot of nice places, I'm envious.

Good to have you join and I look forward to seeing something from you here soon; be it a question or a photo for critique or in one of the challenges.

btw, your name isn't Bond by any chance? ;)

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Hi Firstaider,

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Originally Posted by Firstaider

I am a relatively unsure "photographer" still amazed at some of the facts in the tutorials and in rapt admiration for those of you who can obviously do great things with a camera. I hope that over time I will pick up some great tips from you. I have a Canon EOS 450D, an EOS 1000D and a compact Nikon Coolpix. I really like the EOS 450D, seems very professional. I have also got a Canon Speedlite flash as well as a diffuser dome for it. I have stuck a few photos on Flickr as well as Geograph and am always trying out a few things - some work, some don't. I do most of my editing using the Canon disk which came with the camera, but I also use the online Picnik as well as one or two of the disk based editing programs. Look forward to reading further. Best wishes to you all.

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Welcome to the CiC forums, entrance is free, but I would kindly request the 'donation' of your first name ;)

Colin has already covered the usual stuff I might say, so I'll just do the formal; welcome to the CiC forums from... me and let you get on with the shooting :)

Best regards,

Thanks for the welcome Dave. Very inyeresting and informative forums. I think I can learn a lot from this place. Already have gathered some good advice and information.
Nice galleries on pbase. Looks like you had a good time on holiday at Tenferie(sp??). Like the birds. Good work. I have a page there too.www.pbase.com/megrag. Haven't figured out hpow to put it at the bottom of my posts yet, but I'll get there.
Thanks again
Greg

Hi,

I just entered the forum, I've been just reading

I live in the middle of holland (betuwe)

I love to shoot landscape's . I've been postponing the use of digital, but I receive adslr for 2 years ago ( canon 20d ). Most of the time I am a Canon guy, . Now I've been having fun whit digital cameras.

My name is : Marinus De Keyzer

Hi All,

I've been reading some forums on here for the past few months and wanted to join in on the fun!

I'm an American living in America (how typical)! I've been shooting film on a hand-me-down Canon AE-1 as a hobby-ist for about 10 years. I've just recently bought a Nikon D5000 thanks to some of the advice I picked up here, and working a bit as a portrait photographer with a company that used Nikon D70s & D80.

I love the new camera so far, and I'm really enjoying the forums and photos on this site. I have my first solo portrait gig (on location... here's to luck :rolleyes: !) this weekend, and I couldn't think of a better time to join a photography community. Hopefully I'll have something to share after the shoot.

Thanks for being so welcoming. See you in the forums! :)
Captn Mike

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Originally Posted by betuwefotograaf

Hi,

I just entered the forum, I've been just reading

I live in the middle of holland (betuwe)

I love to shoot landscapes . I've been postponing the use of digital, but I receive a dslr for 2 years ago ( canon 20d ). Most of the time I am a Canon guy. Now I've been having fun with digital cameras, if you want to see my pictures they are :) on:http://www.flickr.com/photos/31235317@N07/

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Hi there "betuwefotograaf",

It would be good to have a first name :)

You certainly have some interesting and photogenic misty mornings in holland, nice shots.
It is fortunate that at this time of the year, we don't have to get up so early for sunrise!

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Originally Posted by Captn Mike

Hi All,

I've been reading some forums on here for the past few months and wanted to join in on the fun!

I'm an American living in America (how typical)! I've been shooting film on a hand-me-down Canon AE-1 as a hobby-ist for about 10 years. I've just recently bought a Nikon D5000 thanks to some of the advice I picked up here, and working a bit as a portrait photographer with a company that used Nikon D70s & D80.

I love the new camera so far, and I'm really enjoying the forums and photos on this site. I have my first solo portrait gig (on location... here's to luck :rolleyes: !) this weekend, and I couldn't think of a better time to join a photography community. Hopefully I'll have something to share after the shoot.

Thanks for being so welcoming. See you in the forums! :)
Captn Mike

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Hi Mike, sorry Captn Mike,

Glad you like the camera, the D5000 looks to be quite a popular model :)

Good luck with the shoot this weekend and I hope to see some of the results (although don't get yourself into trouble posting the studio's client pics here if you shouldn't be, I know some places can be 'touchy' about that, depends on your contract I guess).

Anyway, good to have you join us after a period of familiarisation and I look forward to hearing/seeing more from you soon.

Welcome to the CiC forums from a fellow D5000 owner.

Cheers,

Bill is what most people use - unless I knock over their tripod!!!

Not sure my first reply got through. What a great site you have got. Already learned about taking shots of fireworks.
The "firstaider" bit refers to my current part-time job of training people in first aid. It helps to pay for the SD chips. By the way, first name is Bill, but I usually answer to anything - especially if money is involved. I have tried to upload one of my shots to the site, but I can't find it, if it has actually arrived. Maybe you could let me know how we upload so you can have a look (and an "Ouch" ) at some of my shots.
Bill