When you start to learn photography you also start to learn how to work your camera. You get caught up in learning how to use your camera to create a photograph. You pay attention to camera operation and equipment. At this point you are camera-centric. While it’s important be camera-centric for a period of time, there comes a time when being […]

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At the core of of what you do as a photographer there are three things that need to be done to make a photograph. Meter – Measure the brightness of light. Make an exposure – Allow a specific amount of light to fall onto light sensitive material. Focus – Focus light onto light sensitive material. […]

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A histogram is a graph that gives you information about the tonality of your photograph. You should be able to display it when reviewing your pictures on your camera and in photo editing software. The horizontal orientation of the histogram gives you information about brightness. The left part of the histogram represents dark tones, the right part of […]

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Many people equate good photography with equipment. They’ll see a photographer with the newest, top “o” the line camera and lenses, and a bunch of other equipment and think that this photographer must be good photographer. Being a good photographer is different than looking like one. There are a lot photographers who have tons of gear but don’t know […]

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A new technique that becomes popular among photographers tends to become an overdone fad. Just because you know how to use a technique doesn’t mean you have to use it all of the time. If you do, then the technique defines you as a photographer. You get to be known as the photographer who uses such and such […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Berenice Abbott 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. “The challenge for me has first been to see things as they are, whether a portrait, a city street, or a bouncing ball. In […]

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DC Photography Class – Intermediate Photography class starting – October 3 and October 18, 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 – September 11 – October 7, 2015 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register. Fri 11 Sep 1130am-230pm Getting To Know Your Camera Sat 12 Sep 10:00am-1:00pm Introduction To Photography – September 12 Start Sat 12 Sep 130pm-430pm Getting To Know Your Camera […]

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Introduction to Photography Classes In Washington DC starting September 12, 14, October 6, 10, 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 […]

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