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.
Five (5) Things To Practice With Whatever Camera We’re Using Right Now That Could Improve Our Photography. Seeing And Thinking. Framing And Content. Tonality. Focusing. Critiquing. Five things. OK, there’s really seven but some are closely related so I combined ’em for efficiency. We could practice ’em separately by paying attention to a specific thing […]
Don’t think about producing “art”. Produce pictures that reflect your mind. Each of our minds perceive what we see differently. If art is “unique” and our perceptions are different, then it seems to me that if we create photographs based on our “unique mind”, the “art” takes care of itself. If you’re interested, here’s some
Some Tips For “Artistic” Photography. Read More »
Depending on what was applied during post. I think it gets to the point where I’d consider something as “photography based”. Study And Practice Photography With Sam
Are Post Processed Or Edited Photos Considered Real Photographs? Read More »
Here it Is: “I have a beautiful new DSLR camera but I’m mostly on auto mode because I don’t have to tweak all the settings. How do professionals set up their cameras for each shot?” Here’s my Answer: “Whether professionals or amateurs, I can’t speak for all photographers. I prefer to work in manual exposure
A Question From A Photographer. Read More »
We become the photographers we want to be with practice. A good teacher can offer us help by offering guidance regarding our practice. Study And Practice Photography With Sam.
How Can We Become Good Photographers? Can We Be Helped? Read More »
There are many options. Some options are well known and some aren’t. Many students/photographers I teach face to face tell me they have difficulty learning photography from online sources. They tell me the information seems inconsistent and there’s no opportunity to ask questions or speak with a teacher. That’s why, if they live in the
Where Can Someone Learn Photography Online? Read More »
Here’s how. Following the submission guidelines that the publication provides or call/contact the publication directly and ask them. Be careful of the terms and conditions that you agree to when submitting. Learn About The Business Of Photography
Are You A Photographer That Would Like To Submit A Picture To A Magazine? Read More »
Be a photographer first. Learn about the business of photography Find people that you’d like to work with. Charge enough not to lose money. Learn About The Business Of Photography
Four Steps To Being a Professional Photographer Read More »
Yes. Photography is less about equipment and more about the photographer making the picture. Learn to use whatever camera you’ve got to make pictures. On a base level, in terms of what we do as photographers, and with our camera to create a photograph: We see and think about what we see. We frame content.
Can We Learn Photography On A Cheap Digital Compact Camera? Read More »
Your mind. All those other “creative gadgets” are nothing more than tools and don’t create anything. They can be used during the creative process, but remember that it’s our mind that runs the show in terms of our understanding of photography, camera operation and composition. Study And Practice Photography With Sam.
What’s The Best Creative Gadget For Photography? Read More »
