Intermediate Photography – A Washington, DC Photography Class
Intermediate Photography – A Washington, DC Photography Class
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COVID-19 NOTICE
Due to COVID-19, all classes in Washington DC have been restructured to be taught effectively online.
Until further notice, ALL photography classes will be taught online/remotely using the Zoom platform.
Please contact Sam if you have any questions.
Please be safe and take care and give care.
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Course Description-Intermediate Photography
Build on your understanding of basic photography, reinforce your application of photography fundamentals and increase your visual awareness and photographic composition skills.
Have you been working your camera in manual exposure mode? Do you have an understanding of how to use aperture, shutter speed and exposure as basic elements of composition and feel that you’re ready to take your studies and skills to the next level?
- Have you been working your camera in manual exposure mode but still have some “rough spots” to iron out?
- Do you feel that your compositions could be stronger?
- Would you like your experience of working in manual mode to be more fluid or “second nature”?
- Would you like to gain more technical skills?
- Would you like to be more creative and expressive in the craft of photography?
While it’s important to keep paying attention to working your camera in manual mode, It’s time to start paying attention to what you’re REALLY photographing.
- Remember, your camera is only a tool for recording light….
- Whether you’re photographing things that are relatively static (landscapes, sitting portraits, a still life, etc) or things that are in flux (sports, your children playing, street scenes, news photography, etc.) you’re ultimately photographing the same thing….
- Light….
- Light has characteristics and when you learn to identify and observe those characteristics you can begin to use your understanding of photography basics and manual camera operation to fine-tune your compositions…
“I almost never set out to photograph a landscape, nor do I think of my camera as a means of recording a mountain or an animal unless I absolutely need a ‘record shot’. My first thought is always of light.” – Galen Rowell
While photography is a creative process, photography is also a craft.
- The more skills and techniques that you gain the better the crafts-person you will be…
- The better the craft-person you are, the more you have to bring to your creative process…
- The more you have to bring to your creative process, the better the photographer you will be…
- If you are struggling with the application of a skill or technique, make sure to study and practice it until it becomes a more fluid part of your creative process… (get help if you need to)
“As an artist, I work to gain the technical skills to become more fluid, more expressive and more creative in my craft. The technique is always at the service of creativity.” – Evan Chong
Course Description
Build on your already acquired basic SLR technique while adding skills and increasing your visual attention. You’ll strengthen your understanding and application of the craft of photography.
The intent of the class is to deepen the participant’s visual vocabulary and sensitivity while making personal and distinctive photographs. Already having acquired basic SLR camera photography skills, participants in this class will continue to reinforce the fundamentals and hone their technique by producing and examining photographs every week. Some of the topics to be explored will be: deepening your compositions, characteristics of light, effective use of flash, difficult metering situations; creative use of color balance/white balance and color temperature. Film or digital capture O.K.
- 4 meetings/3 hours each meeting/12 hours total.
- Limited to 7 registrants.
You’ll learn about…
- Developing your photography as a craft…
- Developing your photography as a creative process…
- Developing your photography as a means of personal expression…
- Light…
- The basics of flash photography…
- The relationship between color temperature and the white balance settings on your camera…
- The characteristics of light…
- Effective photographic composition…
- and more…
“Photographic technique must become second nature – like driving a car. The knowledge of the craft aspects has to sink into your muscles and fingers, your eyes and mind so it becomes an intrinsic part of you; like breathing…” – Martha Cooper
You Should Take This Class If You Want To…
- 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 of photographs that are uniquely yours…
Prerequisites
- Introduction To Photography class with Sam D’Amico.
- If you have not taken the Introduction To Photography Class with Sam D’Amico, please take the Basic Photography And Basic Camera Operation test and then please contact Sam to discuss the results of the test.
- A score of at least 90% on the test and a discussion with Sam regarding your photography practice is required to be considered for participation in this class.
- Here’s the link for the Basic Photography And Basic Camera Operation Test–>
- An SLR or another type of camera that can be operated in full manual mode…
- You should be primarily working your camera in fully manual mode….
- You’ll need to bring the “full version” of your camera owners manual to class…
- The ability to bring in 4″ X 6″ prints to class for weekly discussions…
- A pop-flash on your camera would be helpful but not required…
- The ability to manually select a white balance setting would be helpful but not required…
“Sam D’Amico’s teaching style gently balances his experience and technical expertise with his ability to draw out a student’s own initiatives and interests. He leads without pulling and yet he pushes his students to try new approaches both technically and visually within their photography just for the sake of doing so. Sam shares the love of his own work while being open to learning from his students. All this and he’s just plain fun too.” Karen Elliott Greisdorf, Professional Photographer
Intermediate Photography – Student Comments
Important Notices
- Please bring no more than 6 (six) 4″X6″ prints of your work to the first class for discussion, or if attending an online class be prepared to diplay yur work in digital format. No laptops or other display devices, please. The prints should be of three pictures that you like and three pictures that you don’t like.
- If you are registering for this class on the day that it is scheduled, you must bring a copy of your receipt as your proof of payment in order to be admitted.
- By registering for this class I agree to the Registration Terms And Conditions
Class Meeting Location
Depending on the time and day the class is scheduled, classes meet at one of two locations in the Chinatown area of Washington, DC. If you have any questions about the meeting location of a specific class that is scheduled please contact Sam ( https://samdamico.com/contact-sam/ ) with the class name and specific schedule.
- Here’s a link for more information about meeting locations–>https://samdamico.com/getting-to-the-classes/
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PAGE
COVID-19 NOTICE
Due to COVID-19, all classes in Washington DC have been restructured to be taught effectively online.
Until further notice, ALL photography classes will be taught online/remotely using the Zoom platform.
Please contact Sam if you have any questions.
Please be safe and take care and give care.
prerequisites
This class hasUpcoming Classes, Price, And Registration
prerequisites
This class hasBEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PAGE






Will there be a class schedule released for weekend classes that start after March 7? I’m interested in the Photography 101.
Hello Sara,
Yes. There will be an I Introduction to Photography class schedule released for weekend classes that start after March 7.
Since the Saturday class in March filled quickly I’m considering adding a
Sunday class in March.
Would you be interested in that?
Best regards,
Sam
Hi, do you have scheduled classes for October and November?
Hi Chelsey,
Thank you for your interest in my photography classes.
I’m in the process of scheduling the intermediate classes now.
The schedule should be completed by Tuesday.
Would you like me to send you an email when the schedule is done?
Best Regards,
Sam
Hi Sam,
Do you have any weekend intermediate classes coming up? I am not able to see a schedule.
Thanks
Hi,
Thank you for your interest in my photography classes.
Yes.
One starts on March 31 and another begins on May 5.
Here’s the link to the schedules. —->https://samdamico.com/intermediate-photography-washington-dc-photography-class/#upcoming-classes-price-and-registration
Hi Sam
Do you provide certificate?
Hi Hanan,
I’m not an accredited school, where you can get a degree. You’re not graded on your work. There’s no passing or failing the class.
However, Some people have asked me to provide a letter of completion for purposes of their jobs/work. That’s something that I can do.
Hi Sam,
Can I just come to one of the sessions?
Thanks,
Tanjot
Hi Tanjot,
Thank you for your interest in my photography classes.
Unless you’ve already taken the Intermediate Photography class with me before, you can’t attend one session.
Please take a quick study class based on what you’d like to learn. https://samdamico.com/washington-dc-photography-classes-courses-lessons-offered-sam-damico-overview/#quick-studies
If you have any questions, please give me a call at 202-559-7981.
Hi Sam,
I am planning to take the Intermediate class starting next Sunday 1/12. Please, confirm if the class will run and the address where it will be held.
Thank you so much,
Suzana
Hi Suzana,
The class is running and it will be held at 920 U Street NW.
Thank you.
Sam