An informational piece from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) about your rights as a photographer. http://www.aclu.org/free-speech/know-your-rights-photographers Here’s one from Bert P. Krages II, an attorney, that  you can download and carry with you. http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm ———– Take A Photography Class With Sam

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Do you remember the first time you saw something photographic? Do you remember the first time you wanted to make a photograph? Do you remember WHY you wanted to make photographs? If you forget anything, don’t forget why. Take a photography class with Sam.

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Until you press the shutter release to make an exposure you are a deciding photographer. When you press the shutter release to make an exposure you are a decisive photographer. If you are unsure of yourself and continue to make decisions, your pictures are produced from a place of uncertainty. Your work can become diluted if you […]

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Make photographs. Don’t concern yourself with equipment. Don’t concern yourself with how much you know. Don’t concern yourself with what other people will think of your work. Don’t concern yourself with anything except making the picture. Being a photographer is about making photographs. Do the best you can with whatever camera you have and learn all you […]

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You’re either learning to improve your craft or you’re learning to improve your communication through craft. There’s always room for improvement. Improving your craft includes understanding HOW the exposure settings that you pick effect your picture. Improving your communication through craft includes understanding WHY you pick the exposure settings that effect your picture. Take a photography class with Sam

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Drawing Inspiration – Ross Williams Drawing Inspiration is a series of posts dedicated to photographers who have inspired me. I’ve included a link to their work. www.rosswilliamsphotography.co.uk Who are the photographers that inspire you? Please leave your comments and replies below.

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Upcoming Photography Classes In Washington DC – Updated 0410-2017 Click This link to view all upcoming photography classes–>https://samdamico.com/upcoming-photography-classes-washington-dc/

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Upcoming Introduction to Photography Classes In Washington, DC. May 2 Start-Tues​days-630pm​-930pm-May​-2-9-16-23​8 May 5 Start-Frid​ays-1130am​-230pm-May​-5-12-19-2​9 May 13 Start-Satu​rdays-10am​-1pm-May-1​3-20-27-Ju​n-3 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 with basic camera operation and will learn to use […]

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