A recent e-mail exchange between a student who is thinking about getting a new camera and myself. Me: Just out of curiosity, what type of camera are you using? Student: Canon Rebel xti.  Need to get a better camera. Any recommendations? Me: Why do you think you need a better camera? Student: To take better photographs? However, it’s on […]

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My personal experience in learning photography has led me to believe that, before you venture into the darkroom, it makes more sense to learn the basics of photography first so you could produce properly exposed negatives. Without properly exposed negatives you've got nothing, to work with in the darkroom.

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A carpenters tools consist of, among other things, a hammer, saw and nails. A carpenter uses those tools to make something out of the raw material that a carpenter works with, wood. A photographers tools consist of, among other things, a camera and lens. A photographer uses those tools to make something out of the raw material that a photographer works with, light. Just as a carpenter learns to use the tools of this or her craft to […]

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Technical mastery is not enough. While you can fill your photograph with technical mastery and dazzle your audience with your technical skills, without your heart and personal vision your photograph will always be empty. Remember, technique  serves creativity. You need both. Introduction To Photography  Intermediate Photography

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If I were to give you a prescription to improve your photography, and for you to improve as a photographer, here’s what it would be: To make better pictures and to be a better photographer take at least one picture a day in fully manual exposure mode. Take the recommended dose  at varying times of the day, […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Michael Yamashita 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. “I’m paid to be lucky and that means making your own luck – getting yourself in the right position, in front of the right […]

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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 24 – October 13, 2015 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register. Thu 24 Sep 1130am-230pm Getting To Know Your Camera Sun 27 Sep 1:30pm-3:00pm Open Forum: Critiquing Your Work And Clarifying Your Photography Practice Tue 29 Sep 630pm-930pm Getting To […]

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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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