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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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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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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Expression is letting your thoughts or feelings be known. Most of us use words to do this. As a photographer you’ve chosen to use a photograph. Unless you’re working as a photojournalist, you can use your camera as a means of expression. Instead of words, you can let your thoughts, feelings and emotions be known by […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Susan Meiselas 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 camera is an excuse to be someplace you otherwise don’t belong. It gives me both a point of connection and a point of […]

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Washington DC Photography Classes – April 30- May 15, 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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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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