Hi there

[MelFitz]

Hi,

My name is Mel and I'm from the western suburbs of Sydney. I am a very amateur photographer but have loved taking photos for longer than i can remember.

I have a Canon 550d and have been playing with that for the last couple of years.

I'm hoping to learn more about photography and maybe make some new friends with similar interests. I'm usually taking photos of my daughter (nearly 2) and family.


Mel

[ricktas]

welcome Mel. pull up a chair and join in. show us some of your photos in the critique forums.

[Mary Anne]

Hi there Mel and Welcome to AP. This is a great place to learn more.
Start by posting some images on the Forums where you will get cc and plenty of help there.
And for meeting people of similar interests in your area check out the AP Members Meet Forum.

[Wayne63]

Welcome to AP Mel, Enjoy the site and look forward to seeing some of your photo's in the forums

[Wayne]

Welcome Mel, lots to learn here.

[Cheryl]

Hi Mel , Welcome , would love to see some of your photos. :)

[bigmick]

Welcome Mel.
sit back and enjoy the ride

[Kym]

: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!

[Bear Dale]

Hello and welcome to the forum. It's truly a great resource that's packed with friendly members and the best way to enjoy it is to jump in boots and all and start posting.

[Mark L]

Well, Mel, g'day.
Takes a little while to find out how everything at AP works. Ask and enjoy.

[MelFitz]

Thanks for the welcomes :) i'm a bit unsure about posting in the CC threads but I'll give it a go. My main subject is my daughter so you'll soon be sick of seeing her. Just to clarify as well, i'm not using the 550d, its a kiss X4 - a grey import that was a bargain.

I took a photo for every day in 2012 in an attempt to improve my skills but I dont think it really did, by the end of it I was just happy snapping to make sure i had the photo for that day - and was still using the camera on auto. My goal now is to stop using on auto and start using it properly. I've been reading through the new to photography lesson plan and have started off with the first chapter so hopefully that with the rest of this forum can help me with my hobby.

[Mark L]

G'day again Mel.
If you're looking for a reason to take a photo of something different each week, feel free to join in this years weekly challenge ........ http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?181-Member-Challenges-52-2013
Pretty friendly feedback happens there and it can get you thinking about your photography.
The list of themes for the year is here .... http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?114760-The-2013-Members-Challenge-Weekly-themes
If you get time, have a look at some of the past themes and see the different perspective some of the stranger members have!:D
The other easy place to become comfortable about posting photos is ........ http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?177-New-to-Photography-CC-%28Beginners%29