AlexTheodin Offline Upload & Sell: Off
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First of all i'd like to greet the Alt Forums Community. I have been a long time lurker of the site, but i finally decided to join. So, Hi!
Name
Alex,
I come from Greece but live in Germany the past few years
Age
31
Occupation
Resident in Surgery
How long have you been a photographer?
I am taking Pictures of things i like for the past 6-7 years
What motivated you to get into photography?
I noticed a lack of pictures of almost everything i've done as a teenager and in my early 20's and one day i decided to change that. So i bought a film camera because they were cheap and i was a student. And i went from there...
Favorite subject(s) to shoot?
Things i like. Mostly documenting the moments of (my) everyday life, whether that is a fun night out, a cool view i happen to see, etc. I like to think of my pictures as still frames from a movie. By the way i am a huge movie fan...
Least Favorite subject(s) to shoot?
I wouldn't call it a least favorite subject, but i dont really shoot a lot of macro, or complex flash setup's. Not cause i dislike them (ok super macro insects maybe...), i just haven't come around to them.
Your greatest photography strength
A side effect from my choice of subjects, i tend to be emotionally involved in them in some way. And that feeling comes though. It doesn't always happen, but when it does, i love it.
Your greatest photography weakness
I rarely plan a shoot. I mean i dont wake up early to catch the good light, i dont search the landscape for hours to find the perfect composition. I wish i did, though... I always imagine doing that someday.
Why are you a (Canon / Nikon / Alt / Whatever) shooter?
I dont have any strong preferences. I've changed various systems so far... I started with a Nikon F90x, then bought a Pentax K100D that i later upgraded to a Pentax K20D, that i sold when i noticed i had barely used it since i bought a Nex 5, that i also sold to buy the Nex 7 that was my favorite camera until i sold it too last week to buy the Sony A7. In the meantime, i bought a Pentax MX, i tried MF with a Bronica S2A and a Pentacon Six System that i still have and use. Oh, and last year i bought a Leica M6 and dwelled into the rangefinder territory as well.
If you were forced to describe yourself as more of an "artist" or more of a "gear head", which would it be?
Neither. I dont really obsess about gear, but i understand its importance. But i cant really claim i am making great art.
If you were forced to describe yourself using three adjectives, what would they be?
Inventive, calm, driven
Do you have your own website? If so, link it!
Just a flickr account
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextheodin/
Any other hobbies?
Too many for my own good.. Sailing, skiing, listening and playing music, Cinema among others...
Anything else you want to add.
Again, many greeting to the forum. It is nice to find people that share common passions. The forums of today are the agora of the ancient world and i am happy to participate in one and exchange opinions and knowledge through it.
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