There are three sure-fire ways to make money with your camera.

Sell your camera.
Rent your camera to other photographers.
Become a professional photographer.

Click here if you want to become a professional photographer.

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When I judged a themed photography contest, titled “A Different Point Of View”, I felt that I may have fell short of some expectations.
I have my idea of what “A Different Point Of View” means and the people that I disappointed have a different point of view of what “A Different Point Of View” means.
My [...]

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If you want your pictures to be better you should examine the following:

Do you know enough?
Do you care enough?
Are you uncomfortable/afraid?

Knowing enough is easy to fix. Learn more.
Caring enough is easy to fix. Make sure that you photograph things that interest you.
Being uncomfortable and fear are the killers. Whatever you’re afraid of, or uncomfortable doing, is holding [...]

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If you think that technology will help you be a better photographer then you’ve given control over your photography to the people that want to sell you equipment.
More megapixels, more features, more gadgets, more this, more that.
The people who want to sell you equipment want you to think that there’s always something more in the technology and gadget department to help [...]

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You’re either learning to improve your craft or you’re learning to improve your communication through craft.
There’s always room for improvement.
Improving your craft includes understanding HOW the exposure settings that you pick effect your picture.
Improving your communication through craft includes understanding WHY you pick the exposure settings that effect your picture.
Take a photography class with Sam

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Drawing Inspiration – Martin Bogren
Drawing Inspiration is a series of posts dedicated to photographers who have inspired me.
I’ve included a link to their work.
http://www.martinbogren.net
Who are the photographers that inspire you?
Please leave your comments and replies below.

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A narrow beam of sunlight entering a room through a small window illuminates daffodils in a vase. Daffodils are the March birth flower and symbolize rebirth, respect, regards, and unrequited love. Belonging to the genus narcissus, daffodils are also known as jonquils. The popular spring-flowering bulbs contain toxic alkaloids. Typical poisoning scenarios include consumption of [...]

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DC Photography Class – Intermediate Photography classes starting – November 18, 2014

Reinforce your basic photography skills and techniques…
Learn new skills and techniques…
Understand and observe light…
Be more precise in the creation of your photograph…
Have the process of creating a photograph become more second nature…
Learn about basic flash photography…
Learn the basics of color photography…
Create thoughtfully composed photographs [...]

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Washington DC Photography Classes – November 18 – December 21, 2014
Upcoming Photography Classes In Washington DC. You can see a list of all upcoming courses in the right hand side bar of the Sam D’Amico Photography website. Scroll down a bit to view the list.
 
 

November 18, 2014:

Intermediate Photography (6:30 pm)

November 19, 2014:

Introduction To Photography (6:30 [...]

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Introduction to Photography classes starting – November 19 2014–LAST CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR 2014
Learn to work your camera.

Learn basic photography.
Learn to make better photographs.

Introduction to Photography classes starts monthly.
Register now to reserve your place in the class.
By working your camera in fully manual mode throughout the class, you will become thoroughly familiar with basic camera operation [...]

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