What did I miss??  LOL I've been away from this site for a long time!  I've checked out other photography sites, but I've just never found the level of community and the wonderful constructive criticism that I found here.  I'm happy with the direction that my photography has taken me since I've been gone though.  I've improved tremendously..at least I now have a dslr!  I shoot with an Olympus E500, full manual, and have been for about a year now.  I have paying clients, a product photography contract with a local candle company, and I've shot 4 weddings to date-everyone is always very pleased with my work.  But I know I have a long way to go, and a lot more to learn!  And I'm hoping that by returning to Renderosity, I'll be able to accomplish that goal with the help of all the wonderfully talented artists here!!  Hopefully you'll welcome me back into the proverbial fold. :-) 
A shot from my latest maternity shoot: