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DC Photo Classes – Intro to Photography Starting – May 31 and June 2

Washington DC Photography Classes

Introduction to Photography classes in the District Of Columbia start monthly.

Classes start on  May 31 And June 2

  • Learn to work your camera.
  • Learn basic photography.
  • Learn to make better photographs.

Register now to ensure your place in the class.

More information here

DC Photo Classes – May – 22 – 29 – 2012

This week at the Sam D’Amico Photography Classes In Washington DC – May 22 – 29

You can see a list of all upcoming photography classes in the right hand side bar of the Sam D’Amico Photography website. Scroll down a bit to view the list.

May 24, 2012:Getting To Know Your Camera (6:30 pm)

Introduction To Photography Classes Start Monthly -Learn to work your camera so you can create better pictures.

Washington DC Photograhy Classes – Learn To Work Your Camera In Manual Mode

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An Overview Of Washington DC Photography Courses And Classes Offered By Sam D’Amico

In general, Sam D’Amico offers three types of photography classes and instruction in Washington DC. (more…)

Missing Those Back To Schools Days? Here’s A Test!

Just to get into the spirit of  things I’ve  made an online version of a basic photography test that I give to students in my  photography classes.

If you’d like  to take it, you’ll be able to access it via my Being A Better Photographer website.

How Do You Work Your Camera?

There’s a one question poll that I put up on the Being A Better Photographer website.

Please take a moment to answer.

 

Got Flash?

The tattoed hand  of a guitarist  wearing denim strums a guitar (Sam D'Amico)

The tattooed hand of a guitarist wearing denim strums a guitar (Sam D'Amico)

Learn to use it.

This photograph was created by mixing flash with avaialble light to achieve a frozen motion within blurred motion effect.

Please Pick Your List(s)

Did you know that I have two photography related websites?

Did you know that each website has it’s own email list?

Did you also know that (more…)

Questions To Ask Before You Invest In A Photography Class

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Of course I hope that you’ll decide to explore your interest in photography by registering for my classes, however, I realize that there are a lot of choices available.

In order to help you make a more informed decision based on your particular needs, please take a moment to read through the following questions before you register for any photography class.

I hope the questions will assist you in selecting the right person or organization to work with. (more…)

Don’t Hate Your Flash…Learn To Use It And Become A Better Photographer

Men in blue  jeans  and  women in colorful skirts whirl on stage during  a  music and dance performance at  the Kutztown Folk Festival. Kutztown Fairgrounds,  Kutztown, PA.  The Kutztown Fair started as a popular military fair 1831 and continued annually for many years. The fair changed over the years  into what is now  primarily an agriculture  fair  that perpetuates Pennsylvania German Culture. (Sam D'Amico) Many good photographers hate to use flash.

  • The flash is either too bright, or too dark, or looks too ‘flashy’.
  • Photographers usually avoid using flash because of their strong aversion to the “look of flash” or because they don’t understand how to use it.

Don’t hate your flash, learn to use it
to make better pictures !!!

  • When you examine flash and view it as what it is, simply another source of light, you’ll understand what your flash is, what it can (and can’t) do, and how to use it when appropriate…
  • When used thoughtfully your flash can be an important element of your composition and can dramatically improve your photograph…
  • Learning to use your flash will make you a more versatile photographer…

Click Here To Learn To Use Your Flash