Capital Photography Center Blog
September 17, 2022
New Classes, New Staff
Marie Joabar
EXCITING NEW CLASS OFFERINGS
We're excited to introduce these new classes and we hope you'll enjoy attending them. Our core classes continue to be popular but it's always fun to find new places to photograph at, new topics to teach, and new instructors that we can learn from. Watch the website for several more we'll be adding soon!
August 24, 2022
Secrets for Shooting Great Compositions
Timothy Cooper
Good composition is the ingredient that separates the snap shooter from the artist. It’s the difference between merely documenting a scene and providing your viewer with your personal interpretation of that scene. While learning the basics of leading lines and the rule of thirds is somewhat easy, creating meaningful images using these rules is a lifelong endeavor. Successful composition is always a delicate balance between perception, expression, and execution.
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August 4, 2022
Fun with Fair Photography
Marie Joabar
It's that time of year, Fair Season! From August thru September there's a fair to photograph every single weekend. The shutterbug will find endless opportunities day or night, indoors or out, from colorful arcades, neon-lit carnival rides, tractor pulls, farm animals, livestock auctions, harvest contests, Miss Fair pageants, to street photography scenes.
14 local area fairs are listed at the bottom of this article so plan to enjoy one near you and have fun photographing it.
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July 7, 2022
Taking Charge Of Your Focus Settings
Marie Joabar
When we buy a new camera, the auto focus is typically set so the camera chooses what to focus on and also how to focus whether to focus at a single distance or to follow a moving subject.
At our classes and in our Private Sessions, we find many people struggle to achieve sharp focus. They’re frustrated when the focus system is not working the way they need it to so let’s take a look at the settings and learn why.
June 24, 2022
6 Tips for Photographing Fireworks
Marie Joabar
With the Fourth of July just a few days away, now’s the time to get yourself ready. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to capture some memorable shots marking the celebration.
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June 15, 2022
Photo Books For Summer Reading
Marie Joabar
Summer and vacation season are here so whether you're spending time poolside or traveling, throw a photography book in your bag to pick up a tip or two or just for a little inspiration.
Here are some of our favorites. Whether you’re an amateur or professional, photograph people or landscapes, we hope you find some of these books worth the read.
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May 19, 2022
Creative Captures with Camera Movement - Swipes, Swirls, Zooms and More
Marie Joabar
Camera Movement shots has become so popular and at our classes, we’re often asked about how to do it. It’s a ton of fun so if you haven’t already tried it, I encourage you to give it a shot!
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April 27, 2022
10 Tips for Sunrise and Sunset Shots
Marie Joabar
The weather's getting warmer and it's much easier to be out photographing in the early morning and late evening. If you enjoy sunrise or sunset shots, here are some tips that can help.
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April 7, 2022
Our Favorite Outdoor Spots To Photograph In The Metro DC Area
Marie Joabar
It’s so exciting to see the area come to life with all the spring color. This is the perfect time to plan some beautiful family, engagement, or portrait shots, wide landscape shots or just spend your time getting lost in flower and garden photography.
Here are some of our favorite outdoor spots for photography in the Washington, DC area in springtime.
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March 9, 2022
10 Tips For Capturing Spring Flowers
Marie Joabar
Winter is behind us and we can hardly wait for the spring blooms. The Saucer Magnolias and Cherry Blossoms are getting ready to pop and close on their heels are the redbuds, dogwoods, the colorful tulips.
Even if flower photography is not your passion, it’s hard to pass by these spring beauties without framing a few in your viewfinder.
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February 16, 2022
Celebrating Black Photographers and Their Vision
Marie Joabar
In recognition of Black History Month we want to "expose" these black photographers to you and celebrate their vision. Enjoy these online articles featuring both legendary and contemporary black photographers.
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January 27, 2022
14 Tips For Architectural Photography
Marie Joabar
With a few key tips, it’s easy for anyone to make improvements in their architectural photography. THe DC area has plenty of beautiful buildings to practice with both indoors and out.
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January 6, 2022
8 Bad Photography Habits and Tips To Correct Them
Marie Joabar
As the year begins, let’s make sure we’re starting off on the right foot with good photography practices. Now is a great time to identify your bad habits and going forward, make a commitment and a strategy to correct them. Check out the list below of some common bad habits… are any of them on your list?
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December 20, 2021
Capturing Holiday Magic at Home
Marie Joabar
If travel is not in your plans over the holidays here are a few photo ideas to capture in your own home.
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October 21, 2021
10 Tips for Colorful Fall Photos
Marie Joabar
Autumn provides shutterbugs of all levels the chance to photograph any and everything with a colorful fall back drop. Although it’s a bit slow this year, soon we’ll be at peak so get your cameras ready for some beautiful fall landscapes and seasonal portraits of family and friends.
Consider these 10 tips for exciting fall photos.
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