There are two simple math equations below. One is right and one is wrong. 2 + 2 = 4 or 2 + 2 = 5. Math is right or math is wrong. The photographs that we make are not math. There are no right or wrong photographs. There are no right or wrong ways to […]

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Are you making mistakes in your photography? I hope so. When you make mistakes, you’re challenging yourself. When you make mistakes, you can learn from your mistakes. When you make mistakes, you’re doing things that you’re not comfortable doing. This is how you evolve and progress as a photographer. Do what you don’t know how to do until you […]

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Many people think that digital cameras have made photography less expensive than using film. I’m not so sure about that. I think that in terms of workflow digital capture is much easier. In terms of your wallet, much harder. When you consider the expense of a digital camera, digital storage, backup, software, and computer hardware I […]

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If you think that technology will help you be a better photographer then you’ve given control over your photography to the people that want to sell you equipment. More megapixels, more features, more gadgets, more this, more that. The people who want to sell you equipment want you to think that there’s always something more in the technology and gadget department […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Haley Morris – Cafiero 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. A link to an article with some pictures on Salon. http://www.salon.com/2013/04/23/pictures_of_people_who_mock_me/?upw

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Washington DC Photography Classes – March 2 – April 5, 2016 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register.   Wed 2 Mar 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography – March 2 Start Thu 3 Mar 630pm-930pm Flash Photography Basics Sat 5 Mar 10am-1pm Getting To Know Your Camera Tue […]

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Upcoming Introduction to Photography Classes In Washington DC Wed 2 Mar 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography – March 2 Start 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 […]

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