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On your exposure mode dial there is an aperture priority mode and a shutter priority mode.
In aperture priority mode, you pick the aperture (f-stop) and your camera picks the shutter speed.
In shutter priority mode, you pick the shutter speed and your camera picks the aperture.
The problem with these modes is that, in terms of exposure, you wind [...]

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Do you think about how great would be to be a better photographer, work in photography as your career, to have your dreams come true?
Waiting for dreams and wishes to come true can’t be relied on. You can rely on your actions and your efforts.
You can spend time dreaming and wishing or you can spend time taking concrete actions and [...]

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The light meter on your camera measures the brightness of light.
Metering is an evaluation.
Exposure is how much light you allow to fall onto light sensitive material.
Exposure is a decision.
Metering and exposure are essential to getting the photograph that you want.
If your pictures are coming out to dark or too bright this indicates you should probably devote some time to [...]

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Who you spend your time with influences your aspirations and struggles. The aspirations and the struggles lead to change. The changes are what you eventually become. You should spend your time with people who demonstrate the  standards to which you aspire and who will support  your struggles. Keep this in mind when spending time with photographers too. […]

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There are many technically excellent photographs that fail on a compositional level. A photograph that exhibits technical mastery but doesn’t show creativity is an empty photograph. Don’t discount technical skill. The more technical skill that you have the more creative you can be, but always remember that technical mastery serves creativity. Introduction To Photography Intermediate Photography  

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Introduction to Photography classes starting – March 31 and April 4, 2015 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 […]

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Washington DC Photography Classes – March 29 – April 19, 2015 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.   Sun 29 Mar 10am-1pm Getting To Know Your […]

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