CPC Blog

Magical Cinque Terre – Photo Workshop Recap!
June 19, 2025 | Category: News & Miscellaneous
We’ve just returned from an unforgettable week in the beautiful Cinque Terre region of Italy—five vibrant villages perched along the Ligurian Sea. From colorful towns and scenic coastal views, to blue hour night scenes, we captured it all.

Demystifying Memory Cards: Types, Speeds & Camera Compatibility
June 2, 2025 | Category: Gear & Tech
An in-depth break down of the key differences in card types, capacity, and speed ratings to help you choose your next memory card with confidence.
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Limiting Your Gear Might Make You a Better Photographer
May 15, 2025 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration | Category: | Gear & Tech
In a world filled with the latest cameras, endless lenses, and high-tech accessories, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that better gear will get you better photos. While quality equipment can certainly help, there’s a strong case to be made for doing more with less. In fact, limiting your gear might be one of the best things you can do to improve as a photographer.
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Remembering Bryan Peterson, A Photography Legend
April 24, 2025 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration
Some of you may have heard about the recent passing of one of the most incredible photography instructors I’ve ever had the chance to learn from: Bryan Peterson. Truly, the photography world lost a legend.
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From Layoffs to New Beginnings
April 23, 2025
To support the federal workers affected by the recent wave of layoffs and furloughs, CPC together with our instructor, the exceptionally talented photographer Laura Hatcher, and the generous team at Eaton House Coworking came up with a a 2-day event to offer support and a sense of empowerment: "Life After Public Service – Empowering the Next Step."
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10 Tips for Stronger Spring Compositions
March 13, 2025 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
With spring just around the corner, we're all eager to get outdoors with our cameras. If we haven't been photographing much over the winter, we may be a bit rusty and need some inspiration to get our creative juices flowing again.
From composition techniques to creative approaches, here are some fun ideas to help you capture spring's beauty in fresh new ways.
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