If you learn the basics of photography, it doesn't matter what type of camera you use. Film or digital, Nikon or Canon, as a photographer who has a good understanding of the basics photography, you'll be able to create photographs with whatever camera is in your hands.

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While waiting for class to start I overheard two photographers discussing the differences in two cameras that are currently on the market. They both knew their stuff regarding equipment and both were considering “upgrading” their cameras. I heard words like megapixels, low-pass filter, frame rate and other techno-speak during the talk. Not once did they mention […]

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Expression is letting your thoughts or feelings be known. Most of us use words to do this. As a photographer you’ve chosen to use a photograph. Unless you’re working as a photojournalist, you can use your camera as a means of expression. Instead of words, you can let your thoughts, feelings and emotions be known by […]

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An e-mail exchange between a student who is thinking about getting a new camera and myself. Me: What type of camera are you using? Student: Canon Rebel xti.  Need to get a better camera. Any recommendations? Me: Why do you think you need a better camera? Student: To take better photographs? However, it’s on the bottom of the […]

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Wanna’ be a Carpenter? You’ll have to learn the how to use the tools of the craft skillfully and appropriately. Hammer, saw, etc. Wanna’ be a photographer? The primary tool of your craft is your camera. You’ll have to learn use your camera skillfully and appropriately Your camera is a tool for recording light. Although you […]

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

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Upcoming 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… Create […]

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