​Tell us a little about yourself:

My name is Linda Treter.  I'm from Pennsylvania, USA and my interest in photography started when I was a little girl with a Brownie camera (how's that for showing my age!)
I eventually graduated to a Pentax slr, but put it all aside for a few years until digital became more affordable.  That's when I got my first Rebel, joined Digital Photography School as a mod and started enjoying photography again.

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​Are you an amateur or a pro photographer?

I like to think of myself as a photo enthusiast, but I have a business that's been growing despite my lack of business sense.

 

What do you like to photograph?

​Like many people, I like to shoot everything, but my favorites are people (including portraits and street photography) and fine art.

 

​What is in your photography kit?

I'm a real Canon girl with a 7D and an XTi, a 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, a 70-200mm f/4L, a 50mm f/ 1.4, a 85mm f/1.8, a 100mm f/2.8 macro, a 40mm pancake and a  430 EX speedlite,  plus a Manfrotto tripod and various studio equipment.
For editing I use Photoshop CS6 and occasionally Lightroom 3.

 

What's your favorite lens?

Tough decision.  My most used are the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, the 70-200mm f/4L, and the 50mm f/ 1.4, but I find the 50mm on my camera most often. It's sharp, light and fast. Love a good prime!

 

​Any favorite photographer(s)?

I've always loved Annie Leibovitz for her interesting portrait work, my friends {cindy} and kristybee on flickr for their understanding of their personal style.

 

​Which is your own favorite picture?

Probably pictures of my family. They are generally not my best, but I couldn't love the subjects more. I guess I'd pick one of my daughter Kayt that I took with a little "ghetto" lighting, a desk lamp.

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What is your dream?

​Outside of world peace? To travel the world with my camera (and my husband!  Can't forget him!)
 

​Any advice or great tips to share?

Shoot, shoot, shoot, everyday if you can, but take the time to visualize your shot before you press the shutter button. That's where learning with film really helps.  Digital cameras allow a lot of mindless shooting. Look at the images of photographers you admire with a critical eye and try to deconstruct what they did. But really, it's all about understanding the light.