CPC Blog

The Photographers Notebook Podcast

September 25, 2019

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.

8 Tips For End Of Summer Photos

August 29, 2019

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. 

Camera and Lens Care

August 5, 2019

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. 

10 Tips For Shooting the Moon

July 10, 2019

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.

Tips For Using External Flash

May 29, 2019

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.

Community Building Through Social Media

May 8, 2019

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.