Well, hello...this is my first post on this forum!

So, here goes:

I have a day job and am in my late 50's. Been in 35mm photography since my twenties and mostly shot still life and, of course, the kids growing up. Did a couple of years shooting car shows and races for a Corvette magazine but nothing serious.

A local pro got me into shooting 5 hours/week last year and I have found that, of all things, I enjoy studio work! I have a successful studio session with our real estate agents at work and last week an outdoor family shoot (30 people) using available light. All done with my Nikon digital gear.

Now, I would like to move into 8x10 for contact printing of platinum prints. Not just for everyday portraits but for those fine art images whether it be landscape/portraits or nudes.

I would like to be distinguished from the commercial photogs around my area, but, more so, I want to develop my own style.

It would be nice to hear from you folks here in LF to get your thoughts.

Thank you in advance for your kind assistance.


dave