Hola x3

[Luna-chi]

Sooo, I'm Luna-chi. One of a few random nicknames I've picked up online, but you're free to call me anything from my real name (Jane xP) to... your own custom nickname... yeah. xD Luna works too.

Hmm, what to say? I'm from Maine, in the US. I love animals. >=D I'm a big manga/anime fan, I love Japan, I love photography. (Seemed like a good idea to mention that, as I'm on a photography site xD)

I'm not really sure what I specialize in... I do take self-portraits a lot, but I also like taking pictures of my pets and sister in motion, so action stuff is fun too. xD Um... I'm verrah new to photography. I need better cameras... I mostly use my phone, because it's almost never away from me, but I have a digital camera... sadly, I never think to bring it with me ._.

So, I'm probably going to epically fail at my first dozen or so pictures, but, er, I hope I'll improve with time. And, odds are I'll keep trying anyways, so. xD I have determination! =D

...I know that I'll look back at this post in a few months and cringe at how childish I sound. I hate when that happens. xD I also overuse smilies, so... I apologize in advance.

[Saknika]

Haha, welcome! You should feel better to know that I am also a Japan-a-holic. xD And I also overuse emoticons.

No worries about the kind of camera you're using, everyone here is at a different level with different equipment, so the comments reflect that and no one will think any less of you for it.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! I hope you enjoy your time here!

[floppydog]

Welcome! Don't be concerned with failure, it's necessary for learning. Also don't be concerned with what camera you're using, expensive gear is no substitute for good photography.

Looking forward to getting to know you and seeing your work!

[Luna-chi]

Thank you, Saknika and floppydog! ^-^ I'm glad to know that I don't need better equipment yet, too... I'm a poor little high school student

I do have a question, though- I saw something about a 'post-for-a-post' rule in one of the threads I was looking through. Is there a place where I can read more about it? I don't want to break any rules my first week on the site xD

[Saknika]

Well, that used to be the rule in critique--that in order to post a new image, you had to first comment on someone else's. It was brought up that this might put members off, and so I've relaxed the rule to see how it effects activity. Instead, so long as for every three threads you create in critique you've left at least one comment, to show activity in critiquing your fellow members, you're fine.

[Luna-chi]

Okay, that sounds easy enough to remember. ^^ Thank you!

[Saknika]

You're welcome.

[ŋєт™]

Hey hey, sorry for the late welcome

[Luna-chi]

It's fine xD Nice to meet you!