You’ve got to be vetted to take any classes that are after the basic classes that I offer. The Basics —> https://samdamico.com/sam-damico-photography-classes-registration-area/#!/The-Basics/c/11332112/offset=0&sort=normal After The Basics —> https://samdamico.com/sam-damico-photography-classes-registration-area/#!/After-The-Basics/c/11675443/offset=0&sort=normal The vetting process is important to make sure that everyone in the class is at the same level of understanding. There’s nothing worse, from my perspective as a […]

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If cameras took good pictures, wouldn’t they be good pictures all of the time?

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I was asked  about why I don’t offer darkroom skills, and/or photo editing software, instruction as a part of my workshops. If the topic of photo-editing software or darkroom work comes up, we’ll discuss it, but it is not a main topic. I think that you can consider photo-editing software a digital darkroom.  Whatever I’ve […]

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It seems that there are more reasons not to make pictures than to make them. I didn’t make pictures because: it was too dark, it was raining, it was cloudy, it was the wrong time of day, I couldn’t find anything to photograph, I was uninspired, I didn’t have time, etc. If you want to be a better photographer make […]

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While in the process of creating a photograph you may realize that you can’t get the picture that you visualize. After evaluating the light and considering the limitations of your equipment, you just can’t get the picture that you want. You have a couple of choices. You can choose to not make a photograph or you can practice what […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Ángel Franco 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.angelfrancophotography.com/ 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) but are packed with information and hands on practice to help you improve your […]

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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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Washington DC Photography Classes – July 23- August 4, 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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Upcoming Introduction to Photography Classes In Washington, DC. Introduction To Photography-Friday, August 5 start Introduction To Photography – Sunday, August 7 Start Introduction To Photography-Tuesday, August 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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