The folowing scenario isn’t as far fetched as you may think. Imagine that you and a group of other photographers were standing next to each other and were photographing the same thing. You all had DSLR cameras. You all had your cameras set to the same auto-exposure mode and you all pressed your shutter at the same […]

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While waiting for class to start I overheard two photographers discussing the differences in two cameras that are currently on the market. They both knew their stuff regarding equipment and both were considering “upgrading” their cameras. I heard words like megapixels, low-pass filter, frame rate and other techno-speak during the talk. Not once did they mention […]

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When you start to learn photography (the recording of light) you also start to learn how to work your camera (a tool that is used to record light). You get caught up in learning how to use your camera to create a photograph. You pay attention to camera operation and equipment. At this point you are camera-centric. While it’s important be […]

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A histogram is a graph that gives you information about the tonality of your photograph. You should be able to display it when reviewing your pictures on your camera and in photo editing software. The horizontal orientation of the histogram gives you information about brightness. The left part of the histogram represents dark tones, the right part of […]

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Many people equate good photography with equipment. They’ll see a photographer with the newest, top “o” the line camera and lenses, and a bunch of other equipment and think that this photographer must be good photographer. Being a good photographer is different than looking like one. There are a lot photographers who have tons of gear but don’t […]

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Drawing Inspiration –Ronan Guillou Drawing Inspiration is a series of posts dedicated to photographers who have inspired me. I’ve included a link to their work. http://ronanguillou.com/ Who are the photographers that inspire you? Please leave your comments and replies below.

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Washington DC Photography Classes – November 29- December 17, 2016   Tue 29 Nov 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography-Tuesday, November 29 Start Wed 7 Dec 1130am-230pm Introduction To Photography-Wednesday, December 7 Start Thu 8 Dec 630pm-930pm Getting To Know Your Camera Fri 9 Dec 1130am-230pm Getting To Know Your Camera Sat 17 Dec 10am-1pm Getting To […]

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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-Sunday, November 20 Start Introduction To Photography-Tuesday, November 29 Start Introduction To Photography-Wednesday, December 7 Start Learn to work your camera. Learn basic photography. Learn to make better photographs. By working your camera in fully manual mode throughout the class, you will become thoroughly familiar […]

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Instead of more camera gear, get the photographer in your life, (that could be you), a gift certificate for photography instruction so they can become a better photographer. The photographer who receives the gift certificate could apply it toward any type of photography instruction that Sam D’Amico offers directly through the Sam D’Amico Photography website. […]

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