What do we need to pay to create GOOD photographs and yet cost us nothing out of our pockets?

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I’ve been catching some flak about my attitude toward composition. Some photographers believe that you should first learn and follow rules. I’m not one of those photographers, and I’m not alone. There was a reply to Photographic Composition: Rules Versus Elements that prompted me to research what other photographers thought about rules of composition. Here’s one  from a name […]

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If cameras took good pictures, wouldn’t they be good pictures all of the time?

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I was asked  about why I don’t offer darkroom skills, and/or photo editing software, instruction as a part of my workshops. If the topic of photo-editing software or darkroom work comes up, we’ll discuss it, but it is not a main topic. I think that you can consider photo-editing software a digital darkroom.  Whatever I’ve […]

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It seems that there are more reasons not to make pictures than to make them. I didn’t make pictures because: it was too dark, it was raining, it was cloudy, it was the wrong time of day, I couldn’t find anything to photograph, I was uninspired, I didn’t have time, etc. If you want to be a better photographer make […]

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Along the sides of the roads in Yellowstone National Park you'll see many stands of Lodgepole pine trees (pinus contorta). What struck me visually about the stands of these tall, straight species of pine was the density of the forests as well as the difference in the tonality and width of the individual trees.

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

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Washington DC Photography Classes – February 7 – March 7, 2017 Tue 7 Feb 1130am-230pm Intermediate Photography – February 7 Start Wed 1 Mar 630pm-930pm Intermediate Photography – March 1 Start Thu 2 Mar 1130am-230pm Introduction To Photography-Thursday, March 2 Start Fri 3 Mar 1130am-230pm Intermediate Photography – March 3 Start Sat 4 Mar 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, March 2 Start Introduction To Photography-Saturday, March 4 Start Introduction To Photography-Tuesday, March 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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