I have always enjoyed taking pictures. I never got into it other than taking pictures of family and events. The cost factor held me back. Plus I had a hard time remebering to get the film developed so I would have a drawer full of film withwho knows what on them. Since I've had my little IS 1s I've taken more pictures than ever. I enjpoy taking pictures just because it's there. I hope I get a few that others enjoy.