When I was 18 I took a photography class my senior year of high school. Meanwhile almost 6 years later in Aug. 2011 I bought my first dSLR camera and in Sept. 2011 became very serious about photography and don't miss an opportunity to take pictures. I can't imagine loving anything more than I love taking pictures and learning more and more each day through whatever resources I can get my hands on. I will be attending AIP in January 2012 for Photography and am extremely excited. I love to photograph people so if you're in the Pittsburgh area message me and we'll get together. I'd love to make some photographer friends in the area.