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NawalAckermann ♀️ [9191775] [2008-12-27 16:58:46 +0000 UTC] "Wildlife Photographer" (United Arab Emirates)

# Statistics

Favourites: 556; Deviations: 285; Watchers: 79

Watching: 184; Pageviews: 29243; Comments Made: 1262; Friends: 184

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Dali, Andy Warhol
Favorite movies: Fight Club, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Scarface
Favorite bands / musical artists: The Beatles, the Doors etc.
Favorite writers: Voltaire
Favorite games: WoW, COD

# About me

I'm 21, French and I live in Dubai. I work for National Geographic, Getty Images, etc.
I have a thing for wildlife and macro photography, I love animals in general and I'm glad my job gets me to travel and shoot nice cute furry/feathery/scaly creatures.

# Comments

Comments: 248

just-crazy-me [2013-11-29 16:34:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for favorite

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NawalAckermann In reply to just-crazy-me [2013-11-29 17:53:09 +0000 UTC]

And thank you for yours :) (Smile)

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just-crazy-me In reply to NawalAckermann [2013-11-29 18:05:12 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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AbdoHad [2012-08-15 21:03:15 +0000 UTC]

Happy birthday!

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DesuSheep [2012-08-15 20:45:38 +0000 UTC]

Happy birthday, young lady! Love Love Love Love Love

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NunoPires [2012-08-15 11:25:12 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday!!

I wish you a very happy day! La la la la

Tight Hug

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Egil21 [2012-04-26 00:36:40 +0000 UTC]

for +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav ing my work!

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NawalAckermann In reply to Egil21 [2012-04-29 19:56:20 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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MortuusHyperion [2012-04-08 08:16:15 +0000 UTC]

Your shots are amazing!

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NawalAckermann In reply to MortuusHyperion [2012-04-09 17:25:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot :) (Smile)

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MortuusHyperion In reply to NawalAckermann [2012-04-09 19:12:25 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure!

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EOSthusiast [2012-02-12 11:39:18 +0000 UTC]

Hey! Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug Thanks a lot for the +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav on Across , I really appreciate it! w00t! w00t! w00t! w00t! w00t! Horns Horns Horns Horns Horns

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Jakes-pian [2012-02-12 10:29:27 +0000 UTC]

you said i can hala for help! what do you think about the nikon d60 camera? is it good? is it good for professional work? about $1400 for two lenses the body and some extra stuff second hand..?

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NawalAckermann In reply to Jakes-pian [2012-02-13 05:38:00 +0000 UTC]

Way overpriced. I started out with a d40 and what really matters are the lenses you're using. You could go for a d90(900$)which you will get with a normal 18-55 lens and then you can get a 50mm 1.8 (130$) for a start and an 18-50 f2.8 (about 150$) macro for example. That should do for a while and as you can see, you'll end up with 3 lenses + a better camera than a d60.
Then you can save up to get a wide angle lens [10-20 f3.5 sigma] and a telephoto lens (150-500 sigma).
What are you planning on shooting most?

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Jakes-pian In reply to NawalAckermann [2012-02-13 17:33:21 +0000 UTC]

i saw you are photographer for national geografic...? i would love doing such like or extreme stuff in nature. Or i would love doing studio a little but working with natural modeling, less makeup the better... so yeah i would like a camera that can take a lot lenses, but the body for nature and modeling... something like that =] if you can read in the mess that i just wrote to you =P (Razz)

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NawalAckermann In reply to Jakes-pian [2012-02-13 17:48:07 +0000 UTC]

For modeling the 50mm is perfect and you can also use your kit lens for now. It also works for nature (close ups of animals etc), as for landscapes as I told you there's the wide angle lens. You can get the macro one which is very affordable as well.
For modeling, I suggest you also get a flash (sb600 which is very good and affordable) that you can use on wireless mode and move around the subject and invest in a beginner lighting kit.

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Jakes-pian In reply to NawalAckermann [2012-02-13 20:28:02 +0000 UTC]

camera wise? nikon canon? or is brand only personal choice?

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NawalAckermann In reply to Jakes-pian [2012-02-14 05:20:18 +0000 UTC]

Both are good. I just started out with Nikon and will keep using Nikon because I feel more comfortable handling those. It's just a matter of taste.

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Jakes-pian In reply to NawalAckermann [2012-02-19 07:45:54 +0000 UTC]

what nikon do you have now =]

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NawalAckermann In reply to Jakes-pian [2012-02-28 07:11:09 +0000 UTC]

I usually work with a d300s for my personal work, for the rest it all depends, d300s and above. For Nat Geo work we use Mamiyas etc.

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ohara916 [2012-02-12 02:23:56 +0000 UTC]

Hi Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! and welcome to I hope that you'll enjoy the group and what we have to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us. You can find all you need to know on our homepage. We look forward to seeing more of your work in the group. :D (Big Grin)

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seika [2012-01-25 10:20:40 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the llama back!

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unicodreamer [2012-01-18 17:09:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for that lots of fav and comment Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug

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MsSakuraNoHana [2012-01-14 17:31:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for adding me to your watch list! I really appreciate it and I hope you will continue to enjoy looking though my deviations.
Eline

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NawalAckermann In reply to MsSakuraNoHana [2012-01-16 08:41:53 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure and I am sure I will :) (Smile)

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MsSakuraNoHana In reply to NawalAckermann [2012-01-19 19:41:14 +0000 UTC]

:happybounce: Heart Heart Heart Heart Heart

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Brunwen [2012-01-13 16:06:04 +0000 UTC]

Llama love! Heart Heart Heart Heart Heart

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Earthymoon [2012-01-13 10:45:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for all the love on my profile and deviations! Love Love Love Love Love Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug

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Innuendo-media [2012-01-13 05:56:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the Favs! :D (Big Grin)

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NawalAckermann In reply to Innuendo-media [2012-01-13 09:52:20 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure! :) (Smile)

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featherwhitey [2012-01-12 23:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow... and you work for NG? Dream job!!! :D (Big Grin)

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featherwhitey [2012-01-12 23:15:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your comment and the fav :) (Smile) Your gallery is amazing! I love your work!

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c3ntr0py [2012-01-12 21:29:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the Added to my devWatch! an' the Llama...an important part of life an' the comment :D (Big Grin)
That means a lot coming from such an acomplished phtographer as you :) (Smile)

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NawalAckermann In reply to c3ntr0py [2012-01-12 21:32:09 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, you're a very talented photographer and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your shots :) (Smile)

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c3ntr0py In reply to NawalAckermann [2012-01-12 21:42:00 +0000 UTC]

talented and talented :P (Lick)

I do hope that I will acquire some talent, somewhere, but for the nonce I can only call myself an avid amateur :D (Big Grin)

But, thank you <3

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nouvellecreation [2012-01-12 21:09:57 +0000 UTC]

Merci mille fois pour les favoris!! Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug J'aime ta galerie! :-) (Smile)

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NawalAckermann In reply to nouvellecreation [2012-01-12 21:15:35 +0000 UTC]

Merci! J'aime beaucoup ta galerie aussi, tu prends de tres belles photos et fais de beaux dessins :) (Smile)

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nouvellecreation In reply to NawalAckermann [2012-01-12 21:20:34 +0000 UTC]

Merci! Tight Hug

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88Laura88 [2012-01-12 21:01:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the watch! <3

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NawalAckermann In reply to 88Laura88 [2012-01-12 21:04:23 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, your paintings are awesome :) (Smile)

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88Laura88 In reply to NawalAckermann [2012-01-13 13:36:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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hidera69 [2012-01-04 19:56:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for faving Nod Nod Nod Nod Nod

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NawalAckermann In reply to hidera69 [2012-01-12 20:03:30 +0000 UTC]

Any time :) (Smile)

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Katzilla13 [2012-01-04 08:33:38 +0000 UTC]

Hello Nawal,

thanks so much for your kind words and the watch! I hope you will like my future work, as well.

Congrats on working for National Geographic, btw., that must make you so proud! :-) (Smile)

Best,
Katja

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NawalAckermann In reply to Katzilla13 [2012-01-12 20:04:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Katja!
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your great shots :D (Big Grin)

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Katzilla13 In reply to NawalAckermann [2012-01-13 07:48:42 +0000 UTC]

I'll try my best then. ;-) (Wink)