CPC Blog

The Many Benefits to Renting Photography Gear
August 24, 2023
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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Filters for the Outdoor Photographer
August 2, 2023
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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Revisiting Our Goals
July 6, 2023
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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Exploring Cinque Terre, Italy
June 15, 2023
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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Long Exposure Photography
May 18, 2023
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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Why Black and White?
April 19, 2023
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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