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Thomas Marchessault - Fine Artist
Member Since: 06/16/2009
Since October 20, 2009
I bought my first camera in the summer of 1976 -- a Canon FTBn. The FTBn is a single lens reflex with needle in the circle metering and manual focusing. I felt much more in control of the creative process with this camera. I am certain I would not be as good a photographer if I had begun with a fully automatic camera.
There were many years when I hardly went anywhere without having my camera slung over my shoulder. After much use, the light meter stopped working and the shutter timing became erratic. I still have it but it is really just taking up space in a bureau drawer
In April of 2005 I got the Canon Digital Rebel XT and I felt like I had returned home to my SLR roots. In December of 2009 I traded that in for the Canon Digital Rebel T1i.
I retired from my 'day job' in August 2008 and since then have been spending much more time on my photography. While not my principal means of support, I hope to turn this avocation into a paying proposition. I am making progress in this goal.