In December of 2004 I bought a Canon 20D. My life has not been the same since. After the 20D I upgraded to the original 5D. That camera served me well and gave me some great images. I currently shoot with a 5DMKII and I love it. Full frame is great and the high ISO is awesome.
I use various prime and L lenses. I also love my Lensbabies.

I grew up in Colorado and currently I live on the Big Island of Hawaii I really enjoy shooting everything but wildlife and nature are my favorites. Nothing like the feeling of capturing a wild animal on film.....er on my sensor. :)
People shooting is also something I enjoy. Combining nature and people is by default even cooler.


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Big props to the folks at Lensbaby for their continued support and for helping me see the world in a new way.

Great price for a great lens.
lensbabies.com/index.php

Thanks to all my contacts for their frequent visits and inspiration. Special thanks to Joe (Kris Kros) and Trey (Stuck in Customs) for opening my eyes to HDR.

For all the purists........
"In the electronic age, I am sure that scanning techniques will be developed to achieve prints of extraordinary subtlety from the original negative scores. If I could return in twenty years or so I would hope to see astounding interpretations of my most expressive images. It is true no one could print my negatives as I did, but they might well get more out of them by electronic means. Image quality is not the product of a machine but of the person who directs the machine, and there are no limits to imagination and expression."

~ Ansel Adams, An Autobiography, 1985.

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    jlv3 says:

    "Aj is one of the most giving people I have met. He has passed on so much of his knowledge to me that I don't know if I can ever return the favor. His framing is like no other and his patience for the stunning light is inspireing. Aj has such a great eye that he can even point out all of my misspells! LOL to this very tallented man, sincerely James."

    29th January, 2009

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    Nate Keen says:

    "Aj - Thanks for everything you have taught me so far. I have seen both my photography and my photoshopping (I think I just made that up) improve a lot since we started talking and shooting together. I couldnt ask for a better teacher. I look forward to more shoots with you and the chance to pick your brain a little more. Thanks again."

    15th January, 2009

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    Stiff Peg Pete says:

    "I love your landscapes and nature photos. They always blow me away."

    21st March, 2008

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    gmaz3233 says:

    "AJ truly creates some amazing images of everything from daily life to creative works with the Lensbaby as well as his wildlife and nature images.
    Fantastic skills with HDR!"

    25th August, 2007

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    Don Bailey says:

    "AJ - You have a wonderfully eclectic portfolio ... GREAT work!

    db
    ~"

    4th August, 2007

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    John Weaver says:

    "A.J..... I saw your article in Modern Photography. Excellent work! Congradulations to you too!"

    26th April, 2007

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    Titanik says:

    "Your photos are wonderful. I particularly appreciate your work on trees and clouds. Inspiring!"

    1st March, 2007

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    thescatteredimage says:

    "AJ's work is inspirational. His documentation of Colorado is truly superb and, well, overwhelming. He has captured the scope, majesty and wildness of this most spectacular place on earth.

    His work with HDR and the Lensbaby is humbling. AJ can truly see colour and light.

    Not only a "mountain man", AJ has shared many insights with me as we have compared notes on photography and inspired me to reach further.

    Good on ya mate!"

    20th July, 2006

Name:
AJ Schroetlin
Joined:
January 2006
Hometown:
Loveland, CO
Currently:
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
I am:
Male and Single