When we begin to learn about the craft of photography we may begin to think that that we are no longer paying attention to composition. Instead of simply framing what we want  in our picture we’re now thinking about focusing, metering, exposure and more. While attentively framing what we want in our photograph (content) is important, framing and the placement […]

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There are many technically excellent photographs that fail on a compositional level. A photograph that exhibits technical mastery but doesn’t show creativity is an empty photograph. Don’t discount technical skill. The more technical skill that you have the more creative you can be, but always remember that technical mastery serves creativity. Introduction To Photography Intermediate Photography  

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Should we be more concerned about our equipment or more about our photography? People don’t care about our cameras, they care about our pictures. While we need a camera to make a photograph, we need to be good photographers to make a good photograph. Cameras don’t make good photographers or good pictures. Good photographers can make a good picture […]

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You must look at your own photographs with a cool, critical eye and if the person giving the critique is more interested in your photography than their own, then you'll leave with useful information on how to improve your photography.

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If you've got to "fix" your picture in photo-editing software, you've made a mistake.

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

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Washington DC Photography Classes – January 10, 2016- February 7, 2017 Tue 10 Jan 1130am-230pm Introduction To Photography-Tuesday, January 10 Start Wed 11 Jan 1130am-230pm Getting To Know Your Camera Wed 1 Feb 6:30pm-9:30pm Introduction To Photography-Wednesday, February 1 Start Thu 2 Feb 1130am-230pm Introduction To Photography-Thursday, February 2 Start Fri 3 Feb 1130am-230pm Getting […]

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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-Tuesday, January 10 Start Introduction To Photography-Wednesday, February 1 Start Introduction To Photography-Thursday, February 2 Start Introduction To Photography-Saturday, February 4 Start Learn to work your camera. Learn basic photography. Learn to make better photographs. By working your camera in fully manual mode throughout the […]

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