I am a self taught photographer. My interest in photography started back in the 80s with the purchase of a Minolta OMPC 35mm SLR camera and a Toyo Optics 35-75mm lens. Digital got my attention in 1998 and I purchased a Kodak DC-210 as my first digital camera and a few years later a Kodak DC-4800. In 2004 I transitioned to Nikon and DSLR cameras with the purchase of a Nikon D-70 digital camera body. Upgrades since then have been a Nikon D-200, D-300, D-800 and now a Nikon D-810. My photography has included weddings, sports, glamour, birds, family, special...more