Quick Post re: My Camera
I just realized that I forgot to include what I shoot with in that last post. For those of you who asked, I have a Nikon D40 with just the 2 kit lenses:
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
55-200mm f/4-5.6
so far these lenses are great & I’m getting a lot of use out of them. (I’ve been fussing around with the camera on my own for about a year now - but just started taking formal classes a few weeks ago). The Nikon D40 is a WONDERFUL camera for me as it’s my first DSLR and it can do oh-so-much, and it wasn’t very expensive. Some day I’m sure I will graduate to a more beefy camera body - but for now I’m very happy with it. Nikon discontinued the D40 this past January, but if you’re looking to get something similar, I recommend going with the D5000. (by the way, that site I just linked to is amazing & full of SO much great info about DSLR’s & Photography in general).
I am in the market to beef up my lens collection, and I think I’ve set my mind on a new 50mm f/1.4 lens. I am drooling over the potential photos I shall get with this lens - I hear & see amazing things.
I would love to someday own an 85mm, Fisheye & Macro lens…but they all cost a lot of $$ and I suppose I have to be patient 
Fabulous pics Kerry…I see a new career in your future. I actually took an online photography course but it was kind of lame…someday I’ll take a real one…or I’ll just bug you for instructions like i do for everything else.
I took a photography night class using my 35mm camera. For me I learned about composition, and basic terminology like aperture and shutter speed. We had to get slides developed and then my favorite part was when the teacher would put all our slides in the projector and show them to the class and critique them. I love photography as well and my family members tend to be hams so for me it works out perfectly
Sweet! I’m a Nikon girl too.. I have a D90 and love it! The 50mm is a *FABULOUS* lens! I have a 50mm f/1.8 from way back when my hubby went to college for photography and it’s still going strong! Great choice! I also have the 35mm f/1.4 and love it! Gives you a little more “room” than the 50mm does. Kijiji is an awesome place to find lenses for a price that’s easier on your wallet!
Great pictures Kerry! If you want to try different lenses before buying you can check out this great website http://www.borrowlenses.com/
Take care,
Virginia
I have the same camera and love it. I too would like to take a class and really learn how to use it. I love the pictures it takes. I’ve purchased a zoom lense but can’t remember the name of it off the top of my head.