I have been into photography for ever but have just started to try and make it more professional
Location
Far western suburb of Chicago
Interests
Family, Friends, Photography and fishing if I ever have time
Occupation
Water Boy for now but hoping that changes if this photography thing takes off
Camera Used
I have the Sony Alpha a100 and the Sony Alpha a900
Lenses in Kit
Sony 18-70mm f3.5-5.6
Minolta 50mm f1.7
Minolta 35-80mm f4-5.6
Minolta 100-300mm f4.5-5.6
Minolta 500mm f8
Sigma EX APO DG 70-200mm f2.8II
Other Equipment
2 lighting kits with 6 lights in all looking to invest and upgrade
a Sunpak pro 724M monopod
Velbon CX 690 tripod
Sony HVL-F58AM flash
Sony HVL-F20AM flash
Music
I will listen to anything except hard core country and gangsta rap. Other than that I listen to all that moves me.
Movies
I am a movie freak. I own about 950 movies. Also I have no qualms about what I watch. Scifi, horror, comedy, romantic comedy,chick flicks, drama, action, I LOVE MOVIES!
Favorite Photographers
Everyone puts down well known, famous photographers. I am moved by my fellow photographers in my photography club. They are some of the most passionate people in what they are shooting. I feel you don't need to be famous or have a million dollars of
Books
Uncle John's Bathroom Readers (I am also a facts nut)
I also am reading The Message of the Sphinx and Fingerprints of the Gods.
Oh and every photography book about lighting and portrait photography I can get my hands on.
Education
Holy Angels pre-school
Hamline grade school
St. Augustine grade school
Quigley Preparatory Seminary South H.S.
Loyola University (1 1/2 years)
Presently attending Joliet Junior College taking photography classes and looking to get certified.
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