[BrianShaw]

As far as women and photography go, I've seen lots of women quickly improve latent photography talent as a mother because they've got a great subject now.

That is certainly the case in my family. My wife knows virtually nothing about photography (except "you press the button and we'll do the rest") yet she can use the worst camera on earth and create stunning pictures of our kids. I find it very embarasing when I take a bad shot with my "pro" gear... especially when she asks me to remind her how much I spent buying that gear!