CPC Blog

8 Great Tips for Photographing Holiday Lights

December 5, 2012

​Colorful holiday lights add to the magic of the season and can be great fun to photograph. At this time of the year we’ll find beautifully lit outdoor displays at many of the DC area regional parks, at houses in our neighborhoods, along city  streets and of course let’s not forget the Christmas tree in our own living room.

Improve Your Photography With A Photo Critique

November 20, 2012

​Having your images critiqued by a professional is paramount to your growth as a photographer.  It’s tough working in a vacuum.  Not knowing whether you are executing your techniques properly or more importantly if your vision is getting across to your viewers.

Fun with Fall Reflections

October 29, 2012

​Fall has arrived and naturally we think of photographing the brilliant display of color as the leaves turn from gold to crimson then bronze. There’s no doubt these make stunning photographs, but next time you venture out to capture the season’s color, put on your creativity cap and instead of looking up to the leaves, look down to find colorful reflections in the water.

Portrait Photography Tips

September 5, 2012

​Whether it is parents taking photos of their children, friends taking party snapshots, or a commercial photographer shooting fashion, people pictures and portraits are being taken by millions of photographers, both professional and amateur, daily.

With a little understanding of the essentials and the right equipment, anyone can begin making great portraits. Here are a few things to focus on to get the most from your efforts.

A Look at Lenses - Which is Best For You?

July 12, 2012

​Whether you shoot flowers with a macro lens, landscape or family snap-shots with a mid-range zoom, or sports or wild life with a telephoto, the lens you use makes all the difference in the quality of the image as well as the ease with which you manage exposure.  The choices are many; primes, zooms, super zooms, fixed or variable apertures, macros and more.

To Add Impact, Think Thirds

May 3, 2012

​One of the easiest ways to add impact to your images is to compose using what’s called the “Rule of Thirds".