In order to become an effective and efficient photographer not only do you need to learn photography, you need to learn how your camera (the tool that you use to make photographs) works. In order to learn how to work your camera, you’ll need to use the owners manual that came with your camera. Watch […]

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It’s impossible  for any of us to be the one and only best photographer in the world. Lee Friedlander, Helen Levitt, Harry Callahan, Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier Bresson, Duane Michaels, Robert Frank, Amy Arbus; these are  some of the best  photographers in the world, but none of them are THE best. What they are the best […]

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When you make a picture in an auto exposure mode your camera will get you an average exposure based on whatever you are metering. Your picture may be  good enough in terms of exposure but is probably lacking in the very thing that takes a picture beyond good enough; you, the photographer, are what’s lacking. When you […]

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Your exposure mode dial is usually found on top of your camera and is usually filled with letters and icons that allow you to pick how you want to make an exposure. On a lot of cameras there are a lot of exposure modes to pick from. Here are a few modes that I’m familiar […]

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I have made what I think are truly unique pictures and I've made pictures that are mundane and common.

When I examine the experience of making photographs that I consider unique,the best way I can describe that experience is in the following manner:

When I examine the experience of making photographs that I consider unique,the best way I can describe that experience is in the following manner: I seem to lose track of time, my mind is calm/there is no distracting self-questioning of my decisions and I seem to have a heightened/precise awareness. Some refer to this state as working in a "flow" or with "no-mind".

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Drawing Inspiration – Alex Webb 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. “Color is very much about atmosphere and emotion and the feel of a place.” – Alex Webb http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult_VPage&VBID=2K1HZO1Y44KKR&SMLS=1&RW=1541&RH=783 Who are the photographers that inspire […]

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Photography Instruction Through Meetup A series of repeating classes and open forums intended to provide topical instruction and opportunities to practice and get guidance on how to improve your camera operation and photography skills. When you register for a class through the Meetup website you will be agreeing to, and bound by, their terms and […]

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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 27 – June 16, 2015 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register. Wed 27 May 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography – May 27 Start Sat 30 May 10am-1pm Introduction To Photography – May 30 Start Sun 31 May 10am-1pm Intermediate Photography – […]

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Introduction to Photography classes starting – May 27, May 30 And June 1 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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The Open Forums were created as a away to help photographers clarify their practice, hone their technique and get guidance. If you’ve taken a photography class with Sam before the Open Forums are a way to continue to work with him to get feedback and guidance. If you haven’t taken a photography class with Sam […]

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