Capital Photography Center Blog
November 7, 2019
Memories from Tuscany Workshop
Marie Joabar
It’s been just 2 weeks since our Workshop in Tuscany ended and not a day goes by that I’m not reminiscing about the amazing experience it was. From the workshop participants, the first-class resort where we stayed, the kind and friendly people we encountered everywhere we went, the amazing food and wine, to the gorgeous landscapes and beautiful light we had to work with. Our Tuscan workshop was fantastic!
Read MoreOctober 10, 2019
Tips For Exciting Fall Photos
Marie Joabar
October rolls in and we find ourselves full swing in the most colorful season; autumn. It’s such a fun time to photograph and the opportunities are endless so have your camera ready and be prepared for any opportunity.
Here are a few tips to help you capture the best of the season.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2019
The Photographers Notebook Podcast
Marie Joabar
Growing Capital Photography Center has been quite a journey! My interview on The Photographers Notebook Podcast is now live so give a listen to learn more about my story and Capital Photography Center. I'm thrilled to have been interviewed and hope you enjoy the episode.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2019
8 Tips for Night Photography
Marie Joabar
It’s exciting to photograph at night and now that the days are getting shorter it makes it easier to shoot and still get home at a reasonable hour.
Downtown areas provide some of the best opportunities for night photography because they include colorful and sometimes funky neon signs that beg to be photographed. Memorials and Monuments also provide beautifully lit scenes that can convey powerful emotions or make dramatic statements if captured well.
Consider these 8 tips for capturing night scenes;
Read MoreAugust 29, 2019
8 Tips For End Of Summer Photos
Marie Joabar
It's Labor Day weekend and that means the end of our precious summertime. It's the perfect time to grab your camera and snap a few more memories. Whether your plans take you to the beach, the mountains, or a backyard barbecue, here’s hoping you’ll capture some exciting images from this last “last hoorah” weekend.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2019
Camera and Lens Care
Marie Joabar
Keeping your camera and lens clean goes a long way in preventing equipment damage and also helps save money to have it sent in for cleaning.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2019
10 Tips For Shooting the Moon
Marie Joabar
July gives us the Thunder Moon, so named by the Algonquin when spectacular electrical storms would rake the skies. Another common name is the Buck Moon referencing the new antlers which grow on deer buck's foreheads around this time.
Here are 10 tips to help you capture the moon in any month of the year from planning to exposure settings and more.
Read MoreMay 29, 2019
Tips For Using External Flash
Marie Joabar
Good photographic light isn’t limited to the sun, it comes from many different sources, some we can control, some we cannot. Use the sun to your advantage but when you want to add light to a dark scene or skillfully sculpt it for a certain effect, you'll find your off-camera flash unit one of the best tools in your bag.
Read MoreMay 8, 2019
Community Building Through Social Media
Admin
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram aren’t just ways for us to communicate upcoming classes, photo tips or student highlights, it’s our way to build a community of photography-loving folks around the Washington, D.C. metro area and areas far beyond.
Read MoreApril 9, 2019
Interesting Places to Photograph
Beth Haubach
Finding new and unique ways to photograph the world you see EVERY day can zap your creativity and lessen your enthusiasm for photography. Our new RESOURCES tab will definitely help with this as we have added a section titled INTERESTING PLACES TO PHOTOGRAPH. Give it a look and you'll find a comprehensive list of locations and events and also the links to them all.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2019
Tips for Photographing Waterfalls
Marie Joabar
Spring is typically the best time to photograph waterfalls. The melting snow and the season’s rains increase the flow and volume of the streams and rivers making them more powerful than at any other time of the year.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2019
Move In Close with Macro Photography
Marie Joabar
With spring just around the corner, it's easy to anticipate all the beautiful subjects we can capture. Whether you enjoy the flowers in your own garden, wildflowers in fields and meadows, or the exotic variety you find at your favorite botanic conservatory, learning to take better close-ups is a lesson in macro photography.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2019
Tips For Capturing Better Snow Scenes
Marie Joabar
Photographing your favorite subjects in snow offers a special way to make winter memories. No matter what your favorite snow subject, exposure can be tricky. Our camera’s light meter is easily fooled by the brightness and underexposes snow scenes resulting in dark photos with washed out, gray looking snow. These tips can help.
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2019
6 Tips To Improve Your Photography In 2019
Marie Joabar
Whether you’re packing up the holiday decorations or finalizing your 2019 resolutions list, we’re all beginning fresh for 2019. What will the new year hold for you?
For your photography, this is the perfect time to sit down with your photos from 2018 and with a critical eye, determine your weakness(es) and where the opportunities for improvement lie. Here are some broad categories to help get you started.
Further down, you’ll find tips from some of our instructors, give them a look.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2018
Celebrate Photography This Holiday Season
Marie Joabar
Celebrate the voice photography gives you now at this festive time and throughout the year. Check out these past holiday Blog articles, perhaps you'll find some fresh ideas for your holiday photos.
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