Just wanted to swing by and introduce myself. My name is Chris and I live in sunny Daisy Hill not too far from Atherton. I've been interested in photography for some time now, but have started taking a real serious interest in it in the past few months.
I've just progressed from a D70 (that I probably didn't use as much as I should have, nor learn to use it to get the most from it) to a Nikon D300 (which is by far the best camera I have ever owned, seen or used - at least in my inexperienced opinion). I generally end up taking more portrait shots than anything else, primarily because I don't really have much time to get out and about (work!). However I am really interested in off camera flash shots and what can be achieved (creatively speaking) so am hoping to set some time (and money) aside for this in the near future.
I'm interested in joining the club/society very soon and was directed this way by Richard Billingham (Jessops, Bolton). I've been having a look around the site and forum (and all the links that spin off into the ether) and am really impressed with a lot of what I've seen. Hopefully if I can pick up a few tips from others I'll be very happy indeed.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi and say that you can expect to see me around here and hopefully at the meet-ups soon.
Cheerio for now,
Chris
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