On your exposure mode dial there is an aperture priority mode and a shutter priority mode. In aperture priority mode, you pick the aperture (f-stop) and your camera picks the shutter speed. In shutter priority mode, you pick the shutter speed and your camera picks the aperture. The problem with these modes is that, in terms of […]

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Photography is a thought process. As a photographer you can think more or you can think less while creating your picture. Put your camera in an automatic exposure mode and you think less. Put your camera in a manual exposure mode and you think more. You get out of your photography what you put into your photography. In this […]

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This post was motivated by discussions with participants in my classes who were seeking affirmations or criticisms about their photographs. When someone asks me what I think of their photography, I ask them what do THEY think of their photography. I’m not avoiding the question; I’m attempting to get the photographer to actively engage their […]

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This is an excellent book that shows us visually, according to the author, "how and why structural elements affect our emotions. This is a ground for understanding and making visual art."

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If you were  in one of my photography classes and, while we were reviewing your work, you were to state that “I want my pictures to look like the way things really are”, I would ask “the way things really are to who?” My question is meant to spur a conversation about seeing and perception. While […]

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

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Washington DC Photography Classes – January 4, 2017, – February 3, 2017 Wed 4 Jan 630pm-930pm Getting To Know Your Camera Thu 5 Jan 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography-Thursday, January 5 Start Fri 6 Jan 1130am-230pm Intermediate Photography – January 6 Start Sat 7 Jan 10am-1pm Introduction To Photography-Saturday, January 7 Start Sun 8 Jan 10am-1pm […]

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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-Thursday, January 5 Start Introduction To Photography-Saturday, January 7 Start Introduction To Photography-Tuesday, January 10 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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