Although we're working with a camera, we're using the camera to record light much like a writer uses a pen to record their words.

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In photography, theres a lot to learn.

The good news is that you don't have to be a know-it-all.

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There are a lot of places the teach photography in the Washington DC area, but remember, what makes the place worth going to is the quality of instruction that you’ll get. It’s not so much about the place, it’s more about the teachers in the place. Different teachers have different ways of teaching. You should […]

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When you review your pictures on your camera or photo editing software on your computer, you can also review the EXIF data. The EXIF data sticks with your file (your picture) and should also be viewable in whatever photo editing software you are using on your computer. Your EXIF data tells you your aperture, shutter speed ISO, exposure […]

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Class Premise Whether you use a point and shoot camera or a high end DSLR, you can learn to use the white balance settings on your camera to add another dimension to your use of color in your photographs Are You Seeing Color? Of course you are, color is everywhere. But, as a photographer, are […]

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When used thoughtfully your flash can be an important element of your composition and can dramatically improve your photograph...

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Drawing Inspiration – Rinko Kawauchi 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. http://www.rinkokawauchi.com/ Who are the photographers that inspire you? Please leave your comments and replies below.

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Get 15% off when you order a gift certificate of $85.00 or more! Get a gift certificate for someone to give at a later date. Get a gift certificate for yourself if you can’t find the time for a class now but would like to take a class in the future when your schedule permits. […]

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Washington DC Summertime Photography Class Series A series of summertime photography classes that can be taken at your leisure in no particular order. Take one class or take more than one. Classes are short in duration (90 minutes to three hours so you can get back to your fun in the sun) but are packed […]

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Scheduled – Intermediate Photography Classes In Washington, DC 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 photography… Learn the basics of color photography… […]

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Scheduled – Lighting With Portable Flash Classes In Washington DC. You’ll learn…. How to get the “proper exposure” with your flash… How to control the brightness of your flash… How to mix flash with available light… About the relationship between your aperture (f-stop), shutter speed, ISO and flash… How to use flash to control contrast… […]

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Washington DC Photography Classes – June 29- July 7, 2016 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register. Wed 29 Jun 1130am-1pm Using The Exposure Mode Dial On Your Camera Creatively Sat 2 Jul 10am-1pm Getting To Know Your Camera Sat 2 Jul 130pm-3pm Cameras, Photography and Light […]

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Upcoming Introduction to Photography Classes In Washington, DC. Introduction To Photography-Tuesday, July 5 Start Introduction To Photography – Wednesday, July 6 Start Introduction To Photography-Saturday, July 9 Start Click the link to learn more.—> http://samdamico.com/introduction-photography-washington-dc-photography-class/ Learn to work your camera. Learn basic photography. Learn to make better photographs. Introduction to Photography classes starts monthly. Register […]

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Get $275.00 of Photography Instruction For $225.00. Available only to the first 20 people. Here’s how it works: After your purchase is made: You’ll be issued a registration code (via email) valued at $275.00 (Please allow up to 48 for the code to be issued and emailed to you.) The code is valid for 1 […]

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