Sparkle and Fade

Featured Photographer: Sparkle and Fade





1: How long have you been involved in photography?
I have always been fascinated with cameras and loved taking "snapshots". I don't think I really began to take "artistic" photography till about August of 2001. But at that time I only had a film camera (not even an SLR - yikes!). In August of 2003 I got my first digital camera and really began composing "artsy" photographs.

2: Equipment you use?
I am in dire needs of filters and a zoom len. For now, I have neither. I shoot with one of four cameras.
Most often: Canon S1 IS
Sometimes: Fujifilm FinePix 2400 Zoom
Rarely: Fujifilm D MX-2900Zoom
Rarely: (my sisters') Canon PowerShot A70.

3: Mac or PC?
PC

4: What inspires you?
Beauty, Nature, Animals, History

5: Prefered subject matter?
I prefer nature (landscapes, sunsets) and animals over portraiture or macros. I think that is really where I lack a lot of the skills you need to get competent candid or even posed shots. Lately I am trying to be more adventerous and shoot anything - a bit of a learning process :)

6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.
There's lots of things I'd love to capture, but if I had to name one it would be churches. I keep on thinking of going cathedral hunting around my neighbourhood and trying to take pictures of the architecture and stain glass windwos. I guess another thing would be sunrises (not a morning person!) or wedding shots

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?
My husband. I don't really tell many people that I know about my photography.

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop
No qualifications whatsoever. I am a teacher by trade (highschool: science/history) and photography is my way of expressing the artistic side of me that is mostly repressed in my rigid school schedule.

9: Plans for the future?
I'd love to get a dSLR
I would like to take classes in photoshop
I'm looking into getting a UV filter and a zoom lens
Practicing taking portraits (I just need a willing model)
Taking actual photography lessons with my Canon Rebel (film)

10: In one word, describe your photography.
Poetic
(especially since I love pairing literary quotes with my images. Sometimes I even think of a quote first, and then how to illustrate it with my photography).


And a message to all the admins and members of TWTME: Thank you so much for all your faves and kind comments. They are so greatly appreciated and encourage me to strive to improve my photography with each image I take. Thank you so much Sonia from all the admins!!

Alonsodr

Featured Photographer:Alonsodr





1: How long have you been involved in photography?
Since December 2005

2: Equipment you use?
Nikon E8800. I will buy a reflex very soon, probably the new Sony Alpha 100 and two Tokinas (18-70 and 70-200)

3: Mac or PC?
PC

4: What inspires you?
Beauty

5: Preferred subject matter?
Light, love playing with it
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6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.
Very very long exposure shots (5 o 6 minutes)

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?
I am never in doubt, because I really enjoy photography. It´s a pleasure activity, I don´t feel obliged to do it...

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop
Nothing, only I have always try to shoot in Manual mode from beginning. I think it´s a great way to learn

9: Plans for the future?
I don´t know. I have a few works, but this is a hobby.

10: In one word, describe your photography.
The language of light

Kris Kros

Featured Photographer: Kris Kros





1: How long have you been involved in photography?
It has been about 8 months now as a serious flickr photographer. Almost 20 years ago, I bought a professional Canon film camera because back then, I already loved photography. I was fascinated with macros, depth of field, and sport shots. But my interest fizzled out due to my focus on my career.

2: Equipment you use?
I started with a Casio EX-Z57 when I first joined Flickr. Now, I got a Nikon Coolpix 8800, a prosumer digital camera. It's not SLR and I wish I can upgrade in the not so distant future to a full-pledge SLR.

The Nikon Coolpix 8800, though, is a big help in my HDR production. It has RAW format and the most beneficial of all is the auto-bracketing of up to 5 exposures. The 10x zoom, the VR (vibration reduction) and 8-megapixel are top features. Not bad at all.

My dream cam is the Nikon D200. I'll settle for the Nikon D80 if I got some money to spare. On a lookout for a cheap D50 or a D70 or a Canon Rebel.

3: Mac or PC?
PC

4: What inspires you?
It's the mood of the day. I must be happy if I decide to go for a photoshoot. Never grabbed my camera if I was lonely. But as a rule of thumb, I always have my camera with me when I leave my house. My tripod is stored in my van as well as extra batteries.

5: Preferred subject matter?
No particular subject matter. Everything my eyes can see is beautiful subject for my photography.

6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.
Underwater shots.

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?
My family. They're both my fans and very experienced critics as well. They are actually critics first, then fans after convincing them with a stern look from me.

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop
No professional training in both photography and Photoshop. Just taught myself through books, google and flickr exposure. In this field, I can say I am a graduate of school of hard knocks. No, I am still a freshman till now.

9: Plans for the future?
To be a well-known professional artist and photographer. I mean, to be better than who I am right now and most definitely, should be earning. The last one is a must.

10: In one word, describe your photography.
Creative.