Happy New Year! :) Every January most people take stock of their lives and decide what they need to discard, and what they need to improve. If you made a resolution to be more creative, it's as simple as grabbing your camera and snapping away! Using a digital allows you quicker image manipulation, sharing by email, and no running out to the store for processing. If you've got a site to showcase your photographs, share it with us! If you need a little nudge in the right direction, I've written an article for you that gives you many reasons to start taking your own photograph: Why Take Self Portraits? It might seem narcissistic, but let´s face it: You are available, you can experiment, and there´s nothing like the feeling of looking like a work of art. Find out why taking a self portrait is right up your alley. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37225.asp/zzz There's many more articles at the Photography site, just drop by and take a glimpse: http://photography.bellaonline.com We've even grabbed brand-new, faster, more accessible forums for you this year! Rub elbows with other photographers, ask questions, and share your favourite topics for discussion: http://forums.bellaonline.com/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=228 I hope you're enjoying the new year! As always, send me a note if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Michelle Southern, Photography Editor http://photography.bellaonline.com