M Zappano's photostream  

I have been obsessed with photography since i was about ten and would steal my mothers camera and run to the ocean or bay and take shots of sunrise and sunsets, then i would put it back where i found it and secretly wait for her to develop them. My first slr was a Canon Elan 7e, loved that camera, my second slr was a Canon Elan 7e, my first one was stolen along with my Nintendo ds and a couple lenses :( still have this one and i still love to use it. my third and current is a Canon 50D, which was my introduction to digital. Loving it so far, but honestly i could go back to being ten and stealing my mothers point and shoot and still be happy, just as long as i can photograph i'm happy :)

I have many inspirations including painting, cinema, music, books, and other photographers. Here is a list of my favorite photographers and some links, They are in no particular order, but they are all incredible and influential to me.

Chip Forelli

Steve McCurry

Ron Rosenstock

John Sexton

David Duchemin

Ansel Easton Adams (Of course)

Elliott Erwitt

Favorite quote: "If I don't have red, I use blue." - Pablo Picasso

A useful quote for anyone who, like me, has to save up for a long, long time to get a new camera or lens:)

A couple pictures of home











I just recently erased my flag counter on accident....STUPID!!

Thanks for the visit!! Bubbye