If you own a camera that has a manual exposure mode option, but are using it in auto-exposure mode, you’re  not realizing the full potential of your camera or the full potential of you as a photographer.
Getting to know how to use your camera in manual mode opens the door to your full potential as a photographer.
Introduction [...]

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Bracketing may be fine for static subjects, but if you are photographing things in flux, you've got one chance to get the right exposure.

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Have you ever photographed someone in front of a sunrise, sunset or window and the person you’re photographing comes out dark?
The issue is that the person you are photographing is much darker than the brighter area in back of them.
You should base your exposure on the bright area, this is best done working in manual exposure mode in [...]

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Everybody seems to look for rules that will make their photography easier and better.

While rules may make your picture making easier, I don't think rules make your photography better or help you to be a better photographer.

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Although we're working with a camera, we're using the camera to record light much like a writer uses a pen to record their words.

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A close-up of the mid-section of a uniformed musician holding a tuba while waiting to enter the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. New York, NY. (Sam D’Amico)
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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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DC Photography Class – Intermediate Photography classes starting – August 3, 2014

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 thoughtfully composed photographs [...]

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Washington DC Photography Classes – July 16 – August 6, 2014
Upcoming Photography Classes In Washington DC. You can see a list of all upcoming courses in the right hand side bar of the Sam D’Amico Photography website. Scroll down a bit to view the list.

July 16, 2014:

Getting To Know Your Camera (6:30 pm)

July 26, 2014:

Using [...]

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Introduction to Photography class starting – August 5 and August 16, 2014
Learn to work your camera.

Learn basic photography.
Learn to make better photographs.

Introduction to Photography classes starts monthly.
Register now to reserve your place in the class.
By working your camera in fully manual mode throughout the class, you will become thoroughly familiar with basic camera operation and [...]

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