Photography Class Related Blog Posts
These blog posts are based on the classes that Sam D’Amico teaches. More importantly, they’re intended to serve as food for thought for photographers. With that in mind; Read ’em, digest ’em and then incorporate ’em into your photography studies and practice.
Because the posts are usually short, that means less time readin’ and more time makin’ photographs.
In addition, after reading the posts, if ya have any questions or something to say, use the “Comment” field in the “Leave a Reply” area at the end of each post.
In order to get familiar with what Sam does in terms of his photography and photography instruction, you can visit his website at samdamico.com.
If ya have any questions beyond the blog post you can email ‘im or give ‘im a call. You’ll find his contact information in the black navigation bar located at the top of every page of his website.
We can get the best camera that our money can buy. We can get the best camera that supports the type of work that we do. I’d suggest that the latter “best camera” is the “best camera”. But how do we know which camera is best? If you know your process, you’ll know. If you […]
A Cook Doesn’t Use A Chainsaw To Slice A Carrot. Read More »
In my mind, it’s the portability and range of composition elements that it offers, portability being one of ‘em. Study And Practice Photography With Sam
Question: What is the best thing about a DSLR? Read More »
The product is our photograph. Our process as a photographer results in our product. Our process is of utmost importance because the photograph the we produce is the outcome of our process. Study And Practice Photography With Sam
The Process And The Product. Read More »
Don’t rely on tips to improve your photography. Study And Practice Photography With Sam
Question: What is your photography tip for today? Read More »
Answer: The rule of not having “composition rules” play ANY part in my photography. Here’s some of my blog posts addressing “and why”→ https://samdamico.com/?s=rules+of+composition&submit=Go (https://samdamico.com/?s=rules+of+composition&submit=Go) Study And Practice Photography With Sam
That’s what practice is. During a class if someone makes a mistake I’ll ask them to do it again. Not the mistake of course, but what they were doing that led to the mistake. It’s great when we get things right, it shows that we know what we’re doin’. A mistake shows that we don’t
Creating good photographs doesn’t come easy. Buying a camera is easy. Creating good photographs with that camera? Not so easy. Don’t get discouraged. Persist. While a camera will cost ya, persistence in your studies and practice pays off. Study And Practice Photography With Sam
Invest In Your Photography With Persistence Read More »
Answer: Diffusion. Usually, the diffusion of an artificial transmitting light source such as a portable flash or studio strobe. If translucent, light can be “passed through” the umbrella. If opaque, light can be “reflected off of” the umbrella. Study And Practice Photography With Sam
Question: What are umbrellas used for in photography? Read More »
Answer: Whatever social network(s) I use, I NEVER post photographs due to copyright concerns. I’d suggest getting a blog on your website going then, post links to your blog posts to the social networks. The posts that you link to could include links to pictures within blog posts on your website. Here’s an example: Sam
Question: What do you look for in a social network as a designer/photographer? Read More »
Answer: No. If you’re not confident in your ability to do the work and your don’t want to bill the client for your time, that’s one thing, however the client should pay your expenses (mark up your expenses) and for the use of the work if they use it. Learn About The Business Of Photography—
Question: Is it advisable to do some freebies as a beginner in my photography business? Read More »
