If you wanted to be a carpenter you’d  have to learn the how to use the tools of the craft. Hammer, saw, etc. As a photographer the primary tool of your craft is your camera. Your camera is a tool for recording light. Although you use the same tool as every other photographer if you […]

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It’s disappointing to look for something and not find it. On the other hand it’s exhilarating to see something that you weren’t expecting. Looking for something means that you have an expectation to find something specific. If you don’t find what you’re looking for you may be disappointed. Seeing means that you became aware of something from observation. The specifics […]

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Photography is probably the easiest medium in which anyone can be competent. Anyone can be a marginally capable photographer and produce a decent photograph. The hard part of photography is developing a personal vision that is idiosyncratic. The hard part of photography is separating yourself visually from the rest of the photographers who are making decent photographs. Your photography has to become more […]

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The composition of your photograph should be filled with intent. If you, or your camera, are picking exposure settings in a haphazard manner, or based solely on the amount of light that you are working with, the composition of your photograph is lacking the visual depth that can only come with intent. Everything from the choice of your lens to the […]

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I was recently asked if I teach night photography classes and I answered “yes, the classes that I teach in the evening start  at 6:30 pm and usually end at 9:30pm.” I misunderstood the question. The question was about whether I taught a class that specialized in creating photographs at night. Do you really need […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Jerry Uelsmann 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. “My creative process begins when I get out with the camera and interact with the world. A camera is truly a license to explore. […]

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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 14 – October 4, 2015 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register. Mon 14 Sep 1130am-230pm Introduction To Photography – September 14 Start Sat 19 Sep 130pm-430pm Exposure Modes And Photographic Composition – September 19 Start Thu 24 Sep 1130am-230pm Getting […]

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Introduction to Photography Classes In Washington DC starting 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 will become thoroughly […]

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