While we were waiting for class to start  I heard two photographers discussing the differences in two cameras that are currently on the market. They both knew their stuff regarding equipment and both were considering “upgrading” their cameras. I heard words like megapixels, low-pass filter, frame rate and other techno-speak during the discussion. Not once […]

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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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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 – Carla Richmond 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 am an honors graduate from the New England School of Photography, and am currently a freelance photographer based between San Diego and Los […]

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Upcoming Introduction to Photography Classes In Washington DC Wed 4 May 11:30am-2:30pm Introduction To Photography – Wednesday, May 4 Start Thu 5 May 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography-Thursday, May 5 Start Sat 7 May 10am-1pm Introduction To Photography-Saturday, May 7 Start Learn to work your camera. Learn basic photography. Learn to make better photographs. Introduction to […]

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Washington DC Photography Classes – April 30- May 14, 2016 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register. Sat 30 Apr 130pm-430pm Getting To Know Your Camera Wed 4 May 11:30am-2:30pm Introduction To Photography – Wednesday, May 4 Start Thu 5 May 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography-Thursday, May 5 […]

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