Hi from Hampshire, UK - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

05/09/2011 07:21:31 AM · #1

Hi all, I have been meaning to get involved here for a while, so it seems like there is no time like the present :)

My name as you have probably guessed is James, I am a freelance documentary, fine art and portrait photographer and my personal passion is photographing tribal cultures.
I hope to be able to force myself to photograph outside of my comfort zone here by entering the challenges as this seems like a great way to get the creative juices flowing :)

I look forward to chatting with you all,

Cheers,

James.

Silent-Shooter

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

05/09/2011 07:41:38 AM · #2

Hi James
Don't force yourself too hard... or you will go MAD like the rest of us!
There is a welcome hamper going around here - I'm sure someone will send it to you shortly.
Your website has some nice stuff.
Please read the challenge editing rules carefully so you dont get an unfortunate DQ!

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

05/09/2011 07:46:25 AM · #3

Welcome James.

Not too far away from you!

A great site with a lot of great photogs who are always willing to help.

Enjoy!

Mike

bob_bobski

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/09/2011 08:30:26 AM · #4

Welcome onboard James.

I'm from Horndean myself and was out in your neck of the woods yesterday taking my "Fence" picture.

Unlike you i really don't like doing "people" pictures but like you want to push outside my comfort zone.

Bob

supanova

Nikon D5000

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR

05/09/2011 08:30:33 AM · #5

Hi James

I used to live in Aldersh (i/o) t
Now in a much better place!
Great to see some fellow poms, good luck with all that you do

Caz

Joools

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

05/09/2011 09:03:05 AM · #6

Hi James

I'm originally from Sussex so know your neck of the woods quite well, I'm living 'up north' in Cheshire now.

Hope you enjoy yourself here, I'm still quite new but the challenges really help get you out and about taking shots outside of your comfort zone. Have fun!

bergiekat

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

05/09/2011 09:09:33 AM · #7

Welcome to the madness, James. Pull up a chair, your camera and get ready for a wonderful ride. Lots of knowledge here and many that will quickly share! Thick skin, read the editing rules (learn em', live 'em, love 'em), read the voting rules, enter challenges, but most of all...just have fun!! It's a great place and I think you'll like us.
Cheers, Kat

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

05/09/2011 11:30:45 AM · #8

Aaaw, thanks for the warm welcome everyone :D

raish

Olympus C-2500L

05/09/2011 11:57:11 AM · #9

I have some tramping time from Sussex, but at least I never asked to be forgiven. I'm - er - somewhere else now.

Jedusi

05/09/2011 02:57:11 PM · #10

Welcome aboard James :- )

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/09/2011 04:01:48 PM · #11

Welcome James,

I'm just across the border in Berkshire. Hope to meet up sometime:)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

05/10/2011 03:49:02 AM · #12

Hi guys :)

Well, as soon as I get back from America I will enter the first competition.

Time to go and read the rules :D

tanguera

Nikon D750

05/10/2011 03:56:38 AM · #13

Haha! Yes, the rules. But this is the most important one: Don't take anyone here too seriously :-)

Welcome, looking forward to your work.

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f1.8

05/10/2011 05:08:41 AM · #14

Hello James, Hertfordshire based here, maybe meet you at one of the legendary DPC-UK meet-ups. welcome aboard.

mileskea

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

05/10/2011 07:50:34 AM · #15

Welcome James

I'm just down the road from you in Portsmouth.

I like your portfolio very nice portraiture.

If you are looking to push the boundaries a bit then this is definitely the place! Good luck.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

05/10/2011 07:50:55 AM · #16

Hello and welcome,Looking forward to seeing your entries,like your site.

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/10/2011 07:51:38 AM · #17

welcome to DPC James. Hope you enjoy your stay.

jagar

Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+

Sony Sonnar FE 2.8 35mm ZA

05/10/2011 10:16:03 AM · #18

Hi there James, I'm sure you will have fun and learn a lot.

JimiRose

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

05/10/2011 11:14:44 AM · #19

Greetings also from Hampshire(ish) James, from James! I like the Tanzania shots on your website, I was out in Kenya last October and should be going out to North East Tanzania again this summer with work, it'd be interesting to hear about your experiences out there!

Also I'm very jealous of your kit, I was on the cusp of getting a D700 a few weeks ago only to be cruelly (and somewhat inexplicably) rejected by the finance company working with Jessops.

Do you get out to the New Forest much? I live right on the Dorset / Hampshire border between the Forest and the Sea (most of the time).

05/10/2011 04:59:23 PM · #20

Wow, what a very warm welcome indeed!!

Thanks everyone for making a site noob feel very welcome :)

I didn't realise that there were meets too, I would definitely be interested in meeting others for a bit of photography so I will keep an eye out.

Thanks again :)

05/10/2011 05:01:47 PM · #21

Originally posted by JimiRose:

Enjoy your time in Kenya, the people are truly amazing! Its one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life and I will be returning to the tribes again later this year with any luck.

I have an exhibition coming up in Hampshire of my work soon, so if I could give you any useful tips, please feel free to come and chat :)

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

05/10/2011 05:31:57 PM · #22

Welcome from me, too - your website has some excellent, and interesting, photographs. oh, and congratulations on gaining your ARPS last year. I have toyed with the idea of trying for my L, but keep putting it off.