You’ve taken an Introduction to Photography class to learn to use your camera and to learn the basics of photography. You’ve learned to work your camera in manual exposure mode. You understand how to control basic composition with your aperture, shutter speed and ISO. You use your camera meter to evaluate your subject to get […]

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I tried learning all I could about Photoshop. What I learned is that I don’t want to learn it. Too much with the curves and channels and layers and masks. For me, there’s too much to learn and I find it difficult. Am I stupid or lazy? Call me stupid for thinking this but, I don’t […]

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Your photograph should be all about what you want as a photographer, not about what you think someone else will like or not like. If you’ve been making your pictures from the perspective of what someone will like or not like, then you probably haven’t been making pictures that you like. If you’ve been working your […]

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By working your camera in manual exposure mode…  you’ll create thoughtfully composed photographs that will take your photography beyond point and shoot. you’ll get a good understanding of the basics of photography. you’ll become a better photographer your pictures will come out the way you that you want them. you’ll rely on your mind, instead […]

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In the dictionary, some of  the  words that  are  used  to define  rules are: Regulations. Law. What  is possible or allowable. Discipline. Control or dominion. Normal or customary. In the dictionary, some of  the  words that  are  used  to define  elements are: The primary or  fundamental parts of  something. To me, the words used to describe […]

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

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Fortunately for me, since I'm as much a wildlife photographer as I am a neurosurgeon, we can get some interesting wildlife photographs at some not so wild places.

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Washington DC Photography Classes – February 1 – March 1, 2017   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 To Know Your Camera Sat 4 Feb 10am-1pm Introduction To Photography-Saturday, February 4 Start Sun 5 Feb 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-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 class, you will become thoroughly familiar […]

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