Hi all.

[rich a]

So I'm pretty much a newbie to photography. I've always shown a real interest for it, so a few years ago, my parents bought me a Nikon D40 kit, which (embarrassingly enough) I never quite weaned off of auto until about 6 months ago, when I started seriously shooting. Since then, I've been reading nonstop about techniques, etc. and really applying myself and getting off the auto mode (which I now have done). I'm going to start saving for an upgraded body, and I just purchased a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 which I love and is now my everyday lens.

I doubt I'll ever be able to make a career out of photography, as much as I love it and even though I'm getting better. I'm not schooled in photography (I have a MA in political science), but I love the artistic expression that it allows me, and I'd really just be happy with having shots that I'd be proud to hang in my apartment or maybe even display somewhere. But that's down the road.

Anyway, I hope to become active here, both to learn and to add to the forum.

Thanks!

 

[Big Mike]

Welcome aboard.

 

[rich a]

Thanks, Mike.

 

[Canon AE-1]

Hello and welcome.