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sleepylog
06-09-2012, 11:25pm
Hello everyone.

I thought I would introduce myself and tell you a bit about me.

I live on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and I have loved photography for many years although I was never able to afford a DSLR until last November when I bought my Canon 1100D. I chose that model because basically it was all I could afford and the two kit IS kit lenses that came with it sweetened the deal. My old pocket digital camera had died and I was going overseas for a Christmas holiday so I really needed to have something to capture all those wonderful pictures I was hoping to get. I now feel like I'm ready to move up to a semi-pro level camera and I've started saving my hard earned money for my Christmas pressie to myself. I haven't decided on a model yet, but it will be a Canon. I just love their gear.

Ultimately I'd love to make a living doing stock photography, I already contribute photos to several microstock agencies.

I joined this forum because I wanted to be part of a community of Australian photographers to share with and learn from and to maybe even meet up with some of you if you ever have meet-ups on the Mornington Peninsula.

I look forward to reading many posts and occasionally putting my five-cents' worth in
Valerie

Mary Anne
06-09-2012, 11:42pm
Hello Valerie :action66: and Welcome to AP. Sounds like a great plan..
A lovely area of Victoria you live in having spent a few holidays there, so I will look forward to seeing what you post on the Forums.

Speedway
06-09-2012, 11:48pm
Welcome aboard Valerie I lived in Frankston for about 12 years before I moved to the Mallee 11 years ago. I look forward to seeing your shots and your 5 cents worth :o.
Cheers
Keith.

Mathy
07-09-2012, 1:07am
Welcome to AP Valerie. Sounds lime you're going to have a wonderful Xmas :lol: cheers Deb :)

Film Street
07-09-2012, 5:17am
Hello sleepylog.

You'll probably find this forum quite informative and fun.

ricktas
07-09-2012, 6:36am
Welcome to AP Valerie. See you on the forums

Geoff Port
07-09-2012, 7:37am
Welcome Valerie, really looking forward to photos of your area to bring back fond memories.

Chayelle
07-09-2012, 8:21am
Not new...
need to post so howdy everyone... :)

Wayne63
07-09-2012, 8:34am
Welcome to AP Valerie, look forward to seeing some of your work in the forums

Kym
07-09-2012, 9:45am
:gday: & Welcome
- lets see some photos in the main CC forums (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?5) maybe try a competition or 2 and have fun!

Pobbs
07-09-2012, 9:56am
Hi Valerie - welcome to the forum!

I haven't been a member for long and I've found the group here very friendly and willing to give advice and the CC here is done in an encouraging manner, which is great!

I started out with one a 1000D, and I upgraded to a 550D because it was a bit better and I wanted the video ability.

Grab yourself a Nifty Fifty - you wont regret it!

Patv08
07-09-2012, 10:05am
Welcome to AP :)

sleepylog
07-09-2012, 11:34am
Wow! Thanks for the warm welcome :). I think I'm going to like it here and I will start uploading some photos soon... matter of fact I'm hoping to go out and take some around sunset tonight weather permitting. Yeah I'm one of those who doesn't like to shoot in the rain. :p

nudge2325
07-09-2012, 3:14pm
Welcome to the forums

xxdrakexx
07-09-2012, 3:28pm
Hi welcome to AP :)

rwg717
07-09-2012, 11:11pm
Cheers Valerie and welcome to AP:)
Richard