About

photo by Sangtar

Hello and thanks for dropping by!

I am an amateur photographer, living in Los Angeles, California, trying to learn as much as I can about the art.

This photoblog inspires me to practice daily as I attempt my first 365 project.

Your comments and constructive critiques are always welcome and appreciated!

My other sites:

-my day job

-my dog blog

My stuff:

Cameras:
Nikon D60 DSLR
Nikkormat FTN 35mm film camera (my first real camera)
Canon Powershot SD800

Lenses & Filters:

Nikkor AF-S DX VR Zoom 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G
Nikkor AF-S DX VR Zoom 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8 G ( favorite overall lens)
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di macro
Nikkor S Auto AI 50mm f/1.4
Sigma Zoom AI 100-200mm f/4.5 zoom w/macro
Tiffen UV/ polarizing / ND / warming filters

Lighting:
Nikon SB-400 flash
Photoflex 22″ Multidisc 5 ‘n’ 1 reflector (2)
DIY lightbox (3 x white foamcore, duct tape, 3 x $2.99 construction lights:)

Post Processing:
Lightroom 3

Misc Extras:

Kata DR-465 backpack
Lowepro Passport Sling
Kata Reflex-E camera strap
Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom with ballhead
Keen hiking shoes ( very important if you have wide feet like me!)

Please contact me (info[at]michellegaruik.com) for any use, thanks.