A participant in the Introduction to Photography commented that the “M” on the mode dial on her DSLR no longer meant “mystery” to her. Beyond what it really means, which is manual exposure mode, I hope it also means… more fun… more creativity… marvelous pictures… meaningful photographs… mindful compositions… etc… Thank you Alicia. Take the mystery […]

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Who cares about your photography? I’m not sure. I am sure of this though, if you don’t care about your photography, no one else will care about your photography. Your work has to show that you care. Take a photography class with Sam.

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I don’t think the importance of exposure could be overstated as an element of photographic composition If you put all of your effort into framing and all of the other elements of composition and you miss the mark on your exposure, all of your other efforts are diminished because your picture is too bright or too dark. Once […]

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Art is vague because art is subjective and is in the eye of the beholder. I think to identify oneself as an artist is equally vague. Art involves subjective judgement. Craft is distinct and identifiable. You can, with clarity and certainty, identify yourself as a craftsperson. Craft involves skillful application of technique. If you are skillful in your craft you are more likely to produce work that someone […]

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You and I use things to write with. Pens, pencils computers, etc. Writers who write novels, poetry, etc. use these things to write with too. Great writers use things to write with in a way that makes them who they are in the literary field. They have taken a tool (pen , pencil, computer,) and use it in […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Elaine Mayes 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.elainemayesphoto.com/ Who are the photographers that inspire you? Please leave your comments and replies below.

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Washington DC Photography Classes – September 13 – October 2, 2016 Tue 13 Sep 630pm-930pm Getting To Know Your Camera Tue 13 Sep 1130am-230pm Intermediate Photography – Tuesday, September 13 Start Sat 17 Sep 130pm-430pm Exposure Modes And Photographic Composition – September 17 Start -Saturdays – 130pm-430pm-Sep 17-24 Sun 18 Sep 10am-1pm Exposure Modes And […]

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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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Upcoming Introduction to Photography Classes In Washington, DC. Introduction To Photography-Tues​day, October 4 Start Start Introduction To Photography – Thur​sday, October 6 Start Introduction To Photography – Satu​rday, October 8 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 […]

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