My thanks to James Finch for the link to this article in the Washington Post. You’ll need to be  registered with the Washington Post  to read the piece but it’s free to register and to read the article.. Here’s another related link which leads to more related links. http://www.photoattorney.com/?p=278

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You’ve taken an Introduction to Photography class to learn to use your camera and to learn the basics of photography. You’ve learned to work your camera in manual exposure mode. You understand how to control basic composition with your aperture, shutter speed and ISO. You use your camera meter to evaluate your subject to get […]

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I tried learning all I could about Photoshop. What I learned is that I don’t want to learn it. Too much with the curves and channels and layers and masks. For me, there’s too much to learn and I find it difficult. Am I stupid or lazy? Call me stupid for thinking this but, I don’t […]

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Your photograph should be all about what you want as a photographer, not about what you think someone else will like or not like. If you’ve been making your pictures from the perspective of what someone will like or not like, then you probably haven’t been making pictures that you like. If you’ve been working your […]

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By working your camera in manual exposure mode…  you’ll create thoughtfully composed photographs that will take your photography beyond point and shoot. you’ll get a good understanding of the basics of photography. you’ll become a better photographer your pictures will come out the way you that you want them. you’ll rely on your mind, instead […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Zoe Strauss 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. Zoe Strauss–http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult_VPage&VBID=2K1HZOQ7V7UOQ4/ Who are the photographers that inspire you? Please leave your comments and replies below.

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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. Through lecture and practice with their own cameras and flash units the participants in this workshop will learn the basics of flash operation and how to use the flash more creatively and effectively. How to get the “proper exposure” with your flash… How to control […]

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Get $275.00 of Photography Instruction For $225.00. Available only to the first 20 people or until July 10. 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 […]

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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 to work your camera. Learn basic photography. Learn to make better photographs. By working […]

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Washington DC Photography Classes – July 5- July 11, 2016 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register. Tue 5 Jul 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography-Tuesday, July 5 Start Wed 6 Jul 11:30am-2:30pm Introduction To Photography – Wednesday, July 6 Start Thu 7 Jul 630pm-930pm Getting To Know Your […]

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