Hello RPF!

[Daniel Matthews]

Hello RealPhotographersForum,

I was told to check out this forum from my friend Curt Worton as he told me it was a very friendly and helpful photography community, and was told to make sure I do a meet and greet! So I am here to introduce myself.

Well, to begin my name is Daniel Matthews. I got into photographer after I dropped out of my HND in Software Development, I thought this was the direction I wanted to take after doing two years of it in college and doing very well it in, but photography soon won my heart.

I began shooting with a Sony Alpha A300, the reason I chose this camera was because it was something cheap and cheerful on offer at Jessops. Something for me to learn from, and gradually advance my knowledge of photography.

A year later a made a jump from the A300 to a Canon EOS 7D, I love this camera! It certainly plays a major part in my University course, from Photography to Stop Motion Animation and outside of University for personal projects. I take it everywhere!

I keep a log of my work on my flickr account (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniel-matthews/) and on my website (http://danielmatthews.co.uk).

Thank you for taking the time to read my Meet and Greet!

Daniel Matthews

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Welcome on board Daniel!

Did I spot a gas mask photo on your Flickr feed?

That'll go down well in some quarters here - you'll feel right at home!

 

[Daniel Matthews]

You did in need see a gas mask photo! We were playing with the mask and the laser in the background, ended up with some pretty nice results!

Thank you for the welcome!

 

[Thomas brookes]

Welcome Daniel!!!! I also spotted the s10 in your feed, great pics mate!!! Look forward to seeing some of your work on here !!!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Looks like you're really using that 7D - very nice shots

Which Uni is your course at?

 

[Daniel Matthews]

I am doing a Ba Hons in Creative Digital Media at Worcester Uni, it's basically a mix and match of digital media modules you can choose. So I am doing Photography, Graphics Design, Animation and Web Design. All my favourite things in one

 

[Tim Pindar]

Welcome Daniel!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Photography, web design, graphic design eh?
How far through your course are you?

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Daniel Matthews]

Welcome Daniel!

Thank you!

Photography, web design, graphic design eh?
How far through your course are you?

Welcome to the forum!

I am 4 days from the end of my 2nd year!

 

[Darren Turner]

welcome Daniel fellow canonina & 7D user i think there are only 2 of us on the forum....!!

An Elite group haha i am sure you will enjoy this fab photo forum. I am now off to look at your flickr.

Daz

 

[Daniel Matthews]

I only knew 1 other person with one, but he sold it for a 60D! Odd man.

 

[Ralph Thornton]

Welcome Daniel. We have an interesting group here and I'm sure you'll fit right in, especially with a gas mask or two in your collection ; -)

 

[Daniel Matthews]

Thank you, I have noticed the trend in gas mask entusiasts here. I think I should work with them a little more and start making friends haha.

 

[Pete Askew]

Welcome to the forum Dan. What can I say that hasn't already be said?! I'm sure you will enjoy this place. Looking forward to seeing more of your work - maybe a spot of animation even (that's what started me off many years ago on Super 8 film!!).

 

[Darren Bradley]

Welcome, Daniel. I'm the other member of the California contingent (Chris Dodkin already said hi). Nice to meet you and look forward to seeing what you do. Just had a look at your flickr and added you as a contact, by the way. I quite like that shot of the City with the gherkin.

 

[Bryan Hunt]

Welcome Daniel