Location

Charlotte, NCUSA
(Hometown: Detroit, MI)

Member of this
Meetup Group since

March 19, 2008

Introduction

Howdy, was sent a pointer to this site and decided to check it out. I'm an amateur living in Steele Creek, hoping to learn some things and make some new friends!

Current Experience Level?

I guess I'm a serious amateur.

What is your favorite theme you photograph?

80% Portraits, 15% Landscapes 5% Things.

What do you shoot with?

Camera: Olympus DSLRs Lenses: ZD 14-54, ZD 50/2, ZD 40-150 v1, Nikon 135/2, Sigma 24/1.8 Vivitar 285HV/FL-36 flash, tripod, monopod, etc.

What do you hope to get out of the group?

Meet some new friends, learn some stuff, and have fun!

Additional Information

"I'm trying to go from snapshots to photographs."

What Justin Bonaparte is saying about this Meetup Group

This group is filled with friendly people from all walks of life who want to learn, share, and enjoy photography.

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Latest activity

  • New RSVP
    Justin Bonaparte RSVPed No for a Meetup - 1 day ago
  • New Discussion Reply
    Justin Bonaparte replied to a discussion - 4 days ago
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    published!!

    "Looks tasty!"

  • New Discussion Reply
    Justin Bonaparte replied to a discussion - 1 week ago
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    I'm on the net

    "I hope the credit was not the only compensation for the pics."

  • New Discussion Reply
    Justin Bonaparte replied to a discussion - 3 weeks ago
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    Did anyone here do this?

    "Best...craigslist...ever!"

  • New Discussion Reply
    Justin Bonaparte replied to a discussion - 3 weeks ago
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    I wanna shoot something!!!

    "60 degrees today...I certainly hope someone's taking advantage of the weather."

  • New Discussion Reply
    Justin Bonaparte replied to a discussion - Jan 3
    Justin Bonaparte

    How Do I Protect Myself and My Images

    "If it's visible onscreen, someone can steal it, it's basically that simple. There are tips and tricks to discourage casual 'lifting' of images from web sites, like right click disabling, transparent overlays and download disabling...."

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    Justin Bonaparte replied to a discussion - Dec 27
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    Message board notifications?

    "I haven't been able to figure it out either. Surely there's a way to get notices as they happen. Maybe if we turn off the digest feed?"

  • New Discussion Reply
    Justin Bonaparte replied to a discussion - Dec 26
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    Cutting Out Complex Shape in Photoshop

    "I like to select by color."

  • New Discussion Reply
    Justin Bonaparte replied to a discussion - Dec 26
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    Thoughts on Metal Man

    "I like the perspective of Scraping Sky. Happy Holidays!"

  • New Discussion Reply
    Justin Bonaparte replied to a discussion - Dec 19
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    First Engagement Shoot

    "A 42" 5 in 1 reflector set and a friend to hold it."