I have made what I think are truly unique pictures and I've made pictures that are mundane and common.

When I examine the experience of making photographs that I consider unique,the best way I can describe that experience is in the following manner:

When I examine the experience of making photographs that I consider unique,the best way I can describe that experience is in the following manner: I seem to lose track of time, my mind is calm/there is no distracting self-questioning of my decisions and I seem to have a heightened/precise awareness. Some refer to this state as working in a "flow" or with "no-mind".

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Trying to find your style is like a dog chasing its tail. You’re trying to catch something that you already have. I think a good analogy is verbal communication. We speak with each other to communicate. We effectively get our points across without thinking of ,or trying to find, a ‘style’ of speaking. Photography is […]

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During the Introduction Photography class we talk about three things that we often do as photographers with our cameras to create a photograph. Metering: Using a light meter in our camera to measure the brightness of light. Making An Exposure: Controlling the amount of light that we allow to fall onto light sensitive material. Focusing: […]

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There’s an old joke that goes like this: An aspiring musician arrives in New York via Penn Station. The musician walks out of the station carrying their instrument and asks someone, “How do you get  to Carnegie hall?” The person answers the musician, “Practice.” How do you become a better photographer? Practice! Take a photography class […]

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When you work your camera in an automatic exposure mode you are taking  pictures. In an automatic exposure mode your camera picks an aperture, a shutter speed and an ISO for you, so you TAKE what  you get as a photograph. When you work your camera in fully manual exposure mode you are making  pictures. […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Edward Keating 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.edwardkeating.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 – August 4 – August 10, 2016 Upcoming Photography Classes – Click On Links Below To Learn About Classes And To Register. Thu 4 Aug 1130am-230pm Intermediate Photography – Thursday, August 4 Start Fri 5 Aug 11:30am-2:30pm Introduction To Photography – Friday, August 5 start Sat 6 Aug 130pm-3pm Using The […]

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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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