I have always loved taking photographs. My first camera was a Brownie 127 that my Dad bought for me when I was about 10. I had several "point and shoot" cameras after this, when I was old enough to buy my own but was to afraid to try adjusting any settings! After much persuation by my husband who was fed up with me complaining that I was disappointed with my images I did a short Open University Course in 2007 called "Creating and sharing better images" He bought me a Panasonic FZ8 and I haven't stop experimenting since! I have also joined my local camera club and take part in the competitions. I went on to use a Panasonic FZ28, and now have a Canon 60D.