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Hello from Canada!

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:25 am
by krista
It's good to be here! I'm looking forward to getting to know some people and putting my writing skills to use.
I am 29 years old, from Edmonton, Alberta. My main area of expertise is photography, particularly teaching people how to use their cameras. I also have a bunch of my own photos to upload!
I work full time at McBain Camera, selling cameras and giving out tips and tricks to my customers. I have been working in photography related jobs for almost 8 years now. Before McBains, I was a Walmart Photo Lab Technician for 4 years. And I do some professional photography on the side, weddings mostly, but I'd love to start making some money from my nature photography as well.
I have read in one part of the forums that the photography section of this website is in need of more good content. I'm looking forward to helping with that!
Thank-you!
Krista

Re: Hello from Canada!

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:37 am
by Lysis
I loves mah canadian sistahs!

Re: Hello from Canada!

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:03 pm
by Debbi
Krista,

Welcome! I think you'll do well on CC. I've seen quite a few articles on photography in the Recently Sold lists.

Be sure to read all the wrtier's guidelines, FAQ, and tutorials if you haven't done it already. So many newbies get a rejection (like I did) because they weren't completely acquainted with all of CC's rules. Also, read as much of these forums as you can stand :) Some of us are compulsive forum visitors and I think we've all learned a lot from each other and from Ed , JR, and David from the CC staff.

Ok, I'm done being bossy now!

Debbi

Re: Hello from Canada!

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:08 pm
by krista
Thanks Debbie! I've already read through most of that. The forums seem very helpful!

Re: Hello from Canada!

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:08 pm
by westernangel
Hi Krista. Glad you joined. I'm sure you'll love it here. For everyone else reading this, I'm Krista's stepmom. :D

Re: Hello from Canada!

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:51 pm
by JD
Krista

Hi! I'm also in Edmonton, Alberta. Small world, eh.

Wishing you lots of luck here at CC.

Jane

Re: Hello from Canada!

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:04 am
by krista
Hi Jane! It is a small world! How long have you been on CC?
I have submitted 2 articles and 6 photos so far, all are still under review so I'm checking my account every few hours.

Re: Hello from Canada!

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:44 pm
by Phil
Very Happy to Welcome Krista...... gotta run, looking forward to seeing you around - Phil Image

Re: Hello from Canada!

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:49 pm
by JD
Krista

I've been here a looooooooooong time. A little over two years now. I couldn't work the first year in Canada so CC was a life-saver of sorts (paid for a lovely warm coat for the winter at least!). I write more when I'm not working but unfortunately I can't seem to make enough to give up work altogether. Still, that's OK - this is probably more enjoyable as a hobby anyway.

All the best!

Jane