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06-03-2018, 01:27 PM - 4 Likes   #1
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Introducing myself..

Hello, my handle is loyalt. I am a sports photographer for local high schools and D3 colleges/universities. Most of my photography time is donated, as I want all students, no matter their economic situation to have photos of themselves as they participate in athletics. I also do periodic senior portraits, as well as candid photos at family/friends' weddings. I have been into photography since I got my Pentax K-1000 for college graduation in 1984. I have always only used Pentax equipment, getting my first digital camera, the K-20D, as a birthday gift/upgrade from my husband and children in 2009. Since then, I have used it to bless the high school where my husband (and now daughter) teach and coach. I have given my K-20D to my daughter for her college graduation, and now shoot with both a K-5 and a K-3. When my children went to play soccer in college, I started shooting the men's and women's teams in the 12-15 D3 colleges here in Minnesota. I love Pentax and always stand up for the brand when on the sidelines with other sports photographers. At the recent D3 NCAA National Track Meet, I was the only Pentax used in the sports media room. I would love for Ricoh/Pentax to make a good 400mm f2.8 lens. I look forward to meeting others in this forum. I have attached a recent photo from the National meet. My blog site is buildyourlife.space
I also have a hope to be a Pentax Ambassador to all the high school and college students/photographers I connect with to show them the great quality of Pentax/Ricoh. Thank you for reading/listening!

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06-03-2018, 04:04 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum.
Lovely shot!
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Thank you!
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Welcome from an ex MN. There is a group of MN on the forum

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Great shot! Welcome!
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Nice photo and welcome to the forums! I'm sure there are many of us who would love to hear from a sports photographer on settings and methods if you have the time.

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QuoteOriginally posted by MarkJerling Quote
Welcome to the forum.
Lovely shot!
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New Zealand is on my bucket list of places to visit. Thank you for your kind words!
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welcome

very nice photo

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" I also have a hope to be a Pentax Ambassador to all the high school and college students/photographers I connect with to show them the great quality of Pentax/Ricoh. "

consider introducing folks to the Pentax forums

lots of good info here for photographers of any level in the articles as well as in the reviews found under " cameras " and " lenses "

that holds true whether they are currently into Pentax or just into photography
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New Zealand is on my bucket list of places to visit. Thank you for your kind words!
You're most welcome. If you make it here, feel free to pop in.
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Hi Everyone this is Kim from Canada. I love photography and that is the reason I have joined.
Welcome to the labyrinth of pentax knowledge. Please make your own introduction thread so we can welcome you formally.
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Hello . love the image.
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Will do! I will ask you lots of questions about where to go and what not to miss! Thank you!
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