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A welcome is in order I suppose.

 Hello, and welcome to Behind the lens.  My name is Matthew Furukawa and I'm the photographer... behind the lens as it were.  I was encouraged by a friend to document my journey as I'm trying to grow as a wildlife photographer. My goal is to become good enough to be considered a professional wildlife photographer, having said that, I don't have any intention of quitting my day job, (more in the about me section). But this is a chance and a place for me to share what I'm learning, as well as find others on this journey as well.  I'm a couple years into this journey already, but here's some of the highlights about me.  Matthew Furukawa, (me the photographer, blogger, and all-around nerd) Blue Cup Studios, my brand as a photographer, the name came from a YouTube channel I started with a bunch of friends many years ago, we've since all moved on, but I really liked the name so I still use it.  What I shoot: Wildlife is my biggest passion, followed by concert pho...