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  • SPARTA1013
    SPARTA1013 Posts: 60 Member
    Hello,

    I'm Seth and I went back to school for photography and graduated in '05. I majored in product and double minored in color and fashion. I mostly shoot fashion and product with weddings as the money maker. I make my living as a photographer and can't imagine doing anything else. I would go back to my school in a heartbeat given the opportunity. If anyone would like to chat about photo I'd love to talk shop!
  • tatdhousewife
    tatdhousewife Posts: 25 Member
    Hey there! My name's Amanda and I'm 27. I run my own photography company based in Seattle, WA and love my job! My clients mainly consist of pets and families, while my portfolio has more broad topics in it.
  • Earguy
    Earguy Posts: 35
    Hey gang,

    My name's David, I'm an audiologist by profession, but I quite enjoy photography. Shooting with a Canon 60D and a variety of lenses. How much can I spend on a hobby? Sometimes I think it'd be cheaper to just hire a pro to follow me around and shoot what I ask!

    My friends say I could go pro, but I know my technique is nowhere near ready. Heck I still can't figure out lighting! I need to take a class. Besides, the best way to ruin a hobby is to turn it into a job!

    Still, it's fun.

    So here I am at MFP trying to lose weight, and I saw this group.

    I don't have an proper online portfolio, but here's some links to some of my shots.

    http://s561.photobucket.com/albums/ss59/Earguy/Vermont Autumn2012/

    http://s561.photobucket.com/albums/ss59/Earguy/Portfolio/Arizona 2012/

    Drat, I can't figure out how to make linkable urls. Copy/paste.
  • runninmann
    runninmann Posts: 1 Member
    My first post on MFP. I have a 36 year-old son whose birth inspired me to purchase my first Canon camera - an AE-1. I've shot Canon ever since and currently use a 5D-II and a 40D. I don't consider myself a photographer, just your basic GWC; with much more gear than talent.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    I'm Jeff. Caught the photography bug as I was preparing to spend a semester abroad in Asia during my MBA program.

    Currently shooting on my old Lumix FZ-30, as my Nikon D80 is broken. Will probably be upgrading to a new body. Also have an old Minolta HiMatic 9 in very good condition, just need to figure out how to get the new battery to connect.
  • WilhelmCF
    WilhelmCF Posts: 96 Member
    I'm Wilhelm, age 58. Started as a kid. Turned pro at 24. I enjoy nature photos, forest, streams etc as well as family.
  • ajs03
    ajs03 Posts: 32
    Hello everyone, my name is Amy. I have always loved taking photos - all kinds. I am the go to person in my family when it comes to get togethers. I prefer taking outdoor photos: portraits or nature. I have done graduation, individual, infant and family photos. I mainly do stuff for family & close friends, but last fall I took photos for a small private school. Basically I just like taking photos, documenting life and events.
    https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/AJSphoto1
  • appletonirvinea
    appletonirvinea Posts: 100 Member
    Hi I'm Alex is love talking get pics as a hobbies certainly no expert
  • Nuccia2012
    Nuccia2012 Posts: 122 Member
    Hi! My name is Shannon, and I guess I'd be classified as a serious amateur. I'm most interested in macro and nature photography,but overall, I just love the art and want to learn and experience as much as I can. I've recently started selling some of my prints, and have been hired for a few portrait/journalistic-style jobs. I'm currently using a Nikon D7000, although my first love was a vintage Minolta SLR. I would love to get to know some other enthusiasts...feel free to add me as a friend!
  • rroberts41
    rroberts41 Posts: 1
    Hi, Ron here! I just turned 72 and am a very passionate photographer. My interest in photography started when I was in the 7th grade, unless you think my Dad, who was a professional, may have sparked it. My first DSLR was a Nikon D80 that I purchased in 2007. I was pretty intimidated with it so I began a photography Meetup group so i could get the help of others. That group has now grown to 425 members and is going stronger than ever. Who do you think has learned the most from this group? I traded up to a Nikon D7000 about 18 months ago and am enjoying it very much. I think I do my best work shooting landscapes and architecture. I'm certainly not opposed to other types, but these 2 are my favorites. I love to travel and take pictures. Recent trips were to Paris, Prague, Lisbon, Nova Scotia. I'm going to Paris for 8 days later this year.
  • ianvanschepen
    ianvanschepen Posts: 11 Member
    Hello all, my name is Ian. I am 32 and have been into photography since about 2001. My first class in community college first peaked my interest, and it has grown ever since. My first camera was a Canon EOS 2000, and I really am a Canon fanboy at heart. I have since upgraded to a Canon 20D which I have used for over 3 years. I would eventually like to upgrade to a full frame rig like the 5D Mark II. I enjoy landscape, nature, and fine art photography, and would love to turn my hobby into a career. Feel free to add me, and remember to mention photography in the note! :)
  • moose9591
    moose9591 Posts: 9 Member
    Hi everyone, Jim here and I am 53 and retired from 31+ years of Policing. My interest in photography started in High School. I am a landscape and nature type of photographer. I live in Ontario, Canada but enjoy trips to other parts to photography the gifts nature has given us. I photography a few of the meals I've eaten.
  • Caroline3746
    Caroline3746 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm not sure if this is a active group or not but thought it would be fun to join.
    I'm Caroline and have been doing photography on/off for 3 years now. http://www.facebook.com/warrenphotography
    I love photographing Newborns and Children the most. I shoot with a Nikon D7000.
  • neutralhills
    neutralhills Posts: 9 Member
    Sean McCormick, age 44, male, live in Alberta, Canada. Rural dweller. Husband. Father. Mildly autistic. Anti-social. Geek. Figure the best way to ruin a picture is to put someone in it. That being said, I like doing candid photography, but I hate rack 'em stack 'em posed photographs. Yuck.

    All of my work and projects can be found thru my site:

    http://www.mccormickphotography.com/

    Sean M.
  • colochel
    colochel Posts: 263 Member
    Hi there :)

    My name is Chelsea Higgins. I'm a photographer in Northern Iowa. I always loved snapshots growing up, but didn't become interested in photography until I was in my mid-20's. I'm 29 and just launched my photography business this last January. I pretty much took any kind of work starting out: concerts, hair-shows, graduation parties, etc. and for a while I thought I would be interested in commercial photography. I've since narrowed my niche and fine-tuned my personal interests: portraits! I tend to mostly photograph children, but I love working with newborns and adults as well.

    I'm still in the beginning throws of owning my first business. It's not steady work, but I enjoy it! I have a pretty decent sized studio space in my walk-out basement, but have only used it with family and close friends so far. Everything else has been on location. Hoping to do some outdoor portraits in the snow this winter, and crossing my fingers that the weather cooperates! :)

    http://www.snaphappypbc.com

    http://www.facebook.com/snaphappypbc
    Anyone else have FB pages? I'd love to follow!

    - Chels
  • RosemarieSenpai
    RosemarieSenpai Posts: 85 Member
    I'm not really sure how long ago I've started getting into it, but it may be the time when I first got into photoshop in grade 9 then eventually moved on and into adobe lightroom. I finally got into using DSLR last month ago when my fiancee gave me one for my birthday. It wasn't much of a surprise since I had to use my discount on my gift.

    Here's my page, not a lot on there but it's a work in progress:
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beholders-Eye-Photography/417349315042256?directed_target_id=0

    One of the other reasons why I got into it was because some lady in New Brunswick had a sit down with me and we talked about different skills and techniques on making photographs better (while viewing my first session through a photographer I use to work with that I use to do promotions for who is good at doing landscapes, just not people).

    I kind of got crazy inspirations from there and onward when a guy in my anime community was just trying to 1up everyone thinking he's professional and all that while being too boastful about his 'unedited' images that clearly needs some work on even when I tried offering my services for free to help the guy out -- just to hopefully make a friend, but no.

    I've did lots of editing for people in the past, and one specifically where I never really got much of a thanks for all I've done for her. I had to refuse her demands last year due to myself trying to submit art to a mascot design contest (and it was BIG for me to participate in since I'm out of most people's league).

    I see photography as an art and like most things, there's always room to improve into something you want to get better at with a lot of effort and time you put into it. :happy:

    I came to this group to be inspired and to workout with other photographers here and make some friends as well.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    I'm Jeff. Caught the photography bug as I was preparing to spend a semester abroad in Asia during my MBA program.

    Currently shooting on my old Lumix FZ-30, as my Nikon D80 is broken. Will probably be upgrading to a new body. Also have an old Minolta HiMatic 9 in very good condition, just need to figure out how to get the new battery to connect.

    Quick update. Bought a Nikon D7100 and had my 75-300 lens fixed so I'm shooting more now. My stuff is at

    bostonwolf.smugmug.com
  • DanNewJersey
    DanNewJersey Posts: 1
    Hi - I'm Dan - live in NJ and I bring a camera (most times my new Fuji X20) with me most places.

    My camera (a.k.a. "my other eye") allows me to "stop and smell the roses" allows me capture a single frame of life, a memory.

    Thanks for letting me join the group!!
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