In terms of metering and exposure: Matrix, evaluative, and center weighted metering patterns get you into the ballpark in terms of your exposure. Partial meterring pattern gets you into the section where your seat is located. Spot metering gets you into the row where your seat is located. Adjusting your spot meter reading based on […]

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It’s what you really work with. Your camera records light. Without light you have nothing to photograph. As a photographer, you use your camera to record light. As a photographer you should begin to see everything as a light source. To be  more specific you should learn to observe light sources that illuminate, or transmit light, and light […]

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If nothing else, Mr. Gilden's approach reminds us, and his subjects, that there is no privacy in public.

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The only way to be a better photographer is to identify and target your weaknesses. If you only keep doing what you’re good at doing, that’s all you’ll ever be capable of doing. No matter what level of photographer you are, you can always be a better photographer than you are now. If you identify what […]

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Cameras, lenses and equipment. These are tools to help you make photographs. Photography is not f-stops shutter speeds and ISO or other technical matters. These things help you to refine your composition. Photography is not about equipment or technical mastery. There are plenty of mundane photographs created with expensive equipment and by photographers who excel […]

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Drawing Inspiration – Suzanne Opton 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.suzanneopton.com/ Who are the photographers that inspire you? Please leave your comments and replies below.

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Washington DC Photography Classes – September 19 – October 12, 2016 Mon 19 Sep 1130am-230pm Exposure Modes And Photographic Composition – September 19 Start – Mondays-1130am-230pm-Sep 19-26 Tue 27 Sep 630pm-930pm Getting To Know Your Camera Sat 1 Oct 130pm-430pm Getting To Know Your Camera Sun 2 Oct 10am-1pm Intermediate Photography – Sunday, October 2 […]

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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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