Mostly a self taught photographer. I've loved the advice I've gotten from here. So now I own mostly Nikon glass. Except for my wide angle which is Tokina. I took a few courses for lensbaby. Which without a doubt is my favourite type of lens. I love the artistic difference, but just moving in or out, using the different optics, although my favs are the soft and plastic. I love that painted feeling you can get. Nothing better then out in nature with my wonderful dog!