Capital Photography Center Blog
April 4, 2024
Tips for Solar Eclipse Photography
Marie Joabar
The excitement builds toward Monday afternoon as we anticipate the 4/8/2024 solar eclipse. We know many people that are traveling to what is called, “the path of totality” but many people are staying in the DC area to enjoy it here. Regardless of where you plan to be, here are some tips for photographing it!
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March 6, 2024
Safeguarding Your Photos With A Backup Plan
Marie Joabar
We've all heard it before - "it's not IF your hard drives will fail but WHEN." Yet, even in 2024, many people are still caught off guard when their precious photo collections are lost due to a failed drive or other disaster. The reality is that data loss can strike anyone at any time, robbing you of years of image files and irreplaceable memories.
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February 15, 2024
Our 10 Favorite Places to Photograph in DC in the Winter
Marie Joabar
Don’t let the cold keep you from your photography! It can be a great time to get out and photograph, we just have to give more thought about where to go.
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January 4, 2024
Advancing Your Photography - A 2024 Vision
Marie Joabar
Our photography practice is a continuing journey, building on what we know and adding new skills to our craft. The new year represents a time of renewal and setting exciting goals for the year ahead!
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December 14, 2023
Where The Stores Are - Shopping Locally For Your Shutterbug
Marie Joabar
It's prime holiday shopping season and whether you’re buying a gift for a loved one or for yourself, visiting your local camera store can be a big help. Get advice from those in the know and be assured they’ll support you long after the sale.
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October 4, 2023
Achieving Depth In Your Landscape Photos
Marie Joabar
The key to an engaging landscape image is to convey a sense of depth. Having something interesting in the foreground grabs the viewer’s attention and draws them into the scene where they can explore the middle area and the background. When there is interest in all three areas, it’s important to render all of them sharp.
Learn about the 4 key elements used to capture great depth.
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September 14, 2023
Tips For Better Portrait Photography
Marie Joabar
What makes a good portrait? When Aaron Clamage teaches our Getting Started in Portraiture class, he asks the group what their definition of a Portrait is.
Some think of it as a formally posed photo of a person, or a studio headshot, while others think of it as a way to capture a person's essence or tell a story about them. These are all correct answers but I think we can agree that the most important part of a portrait is capturing the person’s essence or conveying their story.
Read on for tips for capturing great portraits.
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August 24, 2023
The Many Benefits to Renting Photography Gear
Marie Joabar
A great alternative to buying photography gear is RENTING it and we’re happy to share some exciting news in that department, and a little incentive in the way of a discount… read on.
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August 2, 2023
Filters for the Outdoor Photographer
Marie Joabar
Filters can enhance the look of our images and there are plenty to choose from. Whether you photograph flowers and gardens, beautiful landscapes or dynamic cityscapes, there are a few filters you to consider having in your camera bag.
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July 6, 2023
Revisiting Our Goals
Marie Joabar
We've officially hit the halfway mark of the year and it's time to take a moment to reflect on those fantastic New Year's resolutions and goals you set back in January. Remember the excitement and determination that fueled you when you made those commitments? Well, now's the perfect time to check in and assess your progress.
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June 15, 2023
Exploring Cinque Terre, Italy
Marie Joabar
We’ve just concluded our Cinque Terre, Italy Photo workshop and it is truly a spectacular area that we will definitely be going back to.
Cinque Terre is a coastal region north of Pisa and south of Genoa. The name translates to Five Lands and stands for the 5 villages. All feature colorful buildings built on the mountainside, terraced vineyards, olive trees sprinkled about, busy harbors, and the locals are friendly and welcoming. From the restaurants, to the cafes, markets, shops and the beaches, we had fun exploring each of these towns.
See our photos on our Cinque Terre Student Showcase https://capitalphotographycenter.com/showcase/cinque-terre-showcase
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May 18, 2023
Long Exposure Photography
Marie Joabar
Long Exposure Photography is all about using a slow shutter speed. Since the shutter speed controls motion, we can slow it or “drag” it to blur anything that’s moving while keeping stationary subjects sharp. We can also use it for playful, creative and dramatic imagery.
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April 19, 2023
Why Black and White?
Admin
Black and white photography is experiencing a resurgence in popularity both in the digital world and the analog (film) world. What is it that’s responsible for this increased interest? Perhaps people want to explore the origin of the medium? Regardless of the reason, it provides today’s photographer with so many opportunities to create and express their artistic vision
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March 30, 2023
Composition and Visual Storytelling
Marie Joabar
Composition can be challenging for many. For others, it comes naturally and “seeing” strong compositions comes easy. Some call that having a 'good eye'.
If you fall in the first category don’t be discouraged, composition can be learned. By studying the subject, spending time looking at other's images and practice, you can and will improve.
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March 9, 2023
Local Photo Contest Winners
Marie Joabar
It's always a thrill when you win a contest, any kind of contest! It's gratifying to be chosen, to be considered worthy enough for the prize.
With that, we want to congratulate ALL the winners of these local photo contests. Bravo!!!
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