Our cameras aren’t smart nor do our camera take good pictures. We, on the other hand, have intelligence and we have the ability to make good pictures. Our cameras also don’t know anything. Among some of the things things our cameras don’t  know… What we want our pictures to look like. What we are making a picture […]

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

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Upcoming Photography Classes In Washington DC – As of August 14 – 2017 Click This link to view all upcoming photography classes–https://samdamico.com/upcoming-photography-classes-washington-dc/

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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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