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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If you've got to "fix" your picture in photo-editing software, you've made a mistake.

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The road to creativity can be be rough or smooth, think unpaved and paved.
If you were to get from point A to point B, an unpaved road would  provide a slow and uncertain journey while a smooth road would get you there faster and with confidence.
As a photographer, your pavement is the understanding and application of craft.
Understanding how [...]

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What do you think makes someone a photographer?

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In photography, theres a lot to learn.

The good news is that you don't have to be a know-it-all.

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The C and O Canal and a wrought iron architectural detail in the Georgetown section of Washington DC

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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 26 – August 16, 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 26, 2014:

Using Exposure Creatively (1:30 pm)

July 27, 2014:

Business Of Photography [...]

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

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