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.
Although VERY limited when it comes to modifying the characteristics of the light emitted, your pop-up flash is the gateway to inexpensively learn about basic flash operation and will prepare you for making a more informed decision/purchase if you decide to upgrade to a more powerful and versatile flash unit.
Some Holiday Lighting Tips For the Photographer Read More »
Learn to use it to make better pictures. The photograph below used flash in combination with a slow shutter speed to get parts of the photograph to appear sharp and other areas of the photograph to appear blurred from motion.
If you want to learn photography where should you begin? In short, you should learn to work your camera and you should learn the basics of photography. To be more specific you should learn to work your camera in manual exposure mode. Learning to work your camera in manual exposure mode accomplishes two things. First
Washington DC Photography Classes – Beginners Should Begin Here Read More »
Modern cameras, especially a DSLR, can be confusing and intimidating to use because… There are a lot of buttons and dials… There is a boatload of information provided in the displays… The manual can be confusing… Cameras aren’t only cameras anymore, they are also computers… You not only need to learn to work your “camera”…
If You Want To Create Better Photographs, The First Step Is Getting To Know Your Camera Read More »
A classic rant by the prolific and award winning writer, Harlan Ellison. Not for those easily offended by coarse language. Replace the word “writer” with “photographer”. I wish more photographers had his attitude.
The Amateurs Are Ruining This Business Read More »
A recent court decision was only possible because the photographer was smart enough to register her work.
If you are already registering your work then good for you!
If you are not registering your work, you should start doing so on a regular basis immediately.
Over 12 Million Reasons To Register Your Copyright ! Read More »
