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Looking at life through the viewfinder

I've long been fascinated with the art of photography. The great photos that these artists were able to create using this machinery was just amazing. I wanted to learn the tricks of the trade and to be able to create my own photos, as I saw them. I didn't do much with photography until 2003, as the expense of the camera, along with film and developing, made that venture too rich for my blood.

That all changed as digital photography became mainstream and affordable. Digital cameras were now within my reach, and being digital, it didn't cost me anything to try ideas. If the image wasn't to my liking, I'd just delete the file. Learning photography was now within my grasp. So as a newbie to the photography hobby, I soon learned that there was a lot to learn.

Luckily for me, a co-worker and friend, Scott Kennedy, provided me with guidance and knowledge that allowed me to get started. After much discussion with Scott, I bought my first camera in June 2004. The camera, a Nikon CoolPix 5700, was a decision that I don't regret. The camera has done well. I purchased many accessories for it as my skills became tuned.

Scott has even exposed me to the high side of photography. He's let me borrow one of his Nikon D100 digital SLR cameras, and gave me the opportunity to shot a bit with his Nikon D2X (even with a 400mm lens!!), a high end professional digital SLR. I'm very thankful for the opportunities he's given me and the knowledge he's shared.

Everything changed for my photography skills after my wife Kristina, while we were dating, bought a Nikon D80 digital SLR camera. She's a graphic designer and had always wanted a nice SLR camera. With assistance from myself and Scott, she purchased the brand-new D80 with the brand-new Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 lens in the fall of 2006. Since then we've added items to further extend the capabilities of the D80. Check out my page on the D80 for more information on the camera.