There’s no doubt about it. When I learned to use my flash unit thoughtfully and effectively as a compositional element in my pictures, I became a more versatile photographer and was able to confidently produce a wider range of work. Learning how to use my flash not only added another skill to my craft as a photographer it […]

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I was asked  about why I don’t offer darkroom skills, and/or photo editing software, instruction as a part of my workshops. If the topic of photo-editing software or darkroom work comes up, we’ll discuss it, but it is not a main topic. I think that you can consider photo-editing software a digital darkroom.  Whatever I’ve […]

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It seems that there are more reasons not to make pictures than to make them. I didn’t make pictures because: it was too dark, it was raining, it was cloudy, it was the wrong time of day, I couldn’t find anything to photograph, I was uninspired, I didn’t have time, etc. If you want to be a better photographer make […]

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You and I use things to write with. Pens, pencils computers, etc. Writers who write novels, poetry, etc. use things to write with too. Great writers use things to write with in a way that makes them who they are in the literary field. They have taken a tool (pen , pencil, computer,) and use it in a […]

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While in the process of creating a photograph you may realize that you can’t get the picture that you visualize. After evaluating the light and considering the limitations of your equipment, you just can’t get the picture that you want. You have a couple of choices. You can choose to not make a photograph or you can practice what […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Peter Adams Drawing Inspiration is a series of posts dedicated to photographers who have inspired me. If possible, I’ve included a quote and a link to their work. Photography is not about cameras, gadgets and gismos. Photography is about photographers. A camera didn’t make a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote […]

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DC Photography Class – Intermediate Photography classes starting – May 31 and June 6, 2015 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 […]

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Washington DC Photography Classes – May 21 – June 11, 2015 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register. Thu 21 May 1130am-230pm Introduction To Photography – May 21 Start Fri 22 May 1130am-230pm Getting To Know Your Camera Wed 27 May 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography – May […]

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Introduction to Photography classes starting – May 21, May 27 and May 30, 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 […]

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