CPC Blog
Fun with Fair Photography
August 4, 2022
It's that time of year, Fair Season! From August thru September there's a fair to photograph every single weekend. The shutterbug will find endless opportunities day or night, indoors or out, from colorful arcades, neon-lit carnival rides, tractor pulls, farm animals, livestock auctions, harvest contests, Miss Fair pageants, to street photography scenes.
14 local area fairs are listed at the bottom of this article so plan to enjoy one near you and have fun photographing it.
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Taking Charge Of Your Focus Settings
July 7, 2022
When we buy a new camera, the auto focus is typically set so the camera chooses what to focus on and also how to focus whether to focus at a single distance or to follow a moving subject.
At our classes and in our Private Sessions, we find many people struggle to achieve sharp focus. They’re frustrated when the focus system is not working the way they need it to so let’s take a look at the settings and learn why.
Photo Books For Summer Reading
June 15, 2022
Summer and vacation season are here so whether you're spending time poolside or traveling, throw a photography book in your bag to pick up a tip or two or just for a little inspiration.
Here are some of our favorites. Whether you’re an amateur or professional, photograph people or landscapes, we hope you find some of these books worth the read.
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Creative Captures with Camera Movement - Swipes, Swirls, Zooms and More
May 19, 2022
Camera Movement shots has become so popular and at our classes, we’re often asked about how to do it. It’s a ton of fun so if you haven’t already tried it, I encourage you to give it a shot!
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10 Tips for Sunrise and Sunset Shots
April 27, 2022
The weather's getting warmer and it's much easier to be out photographing in the early morning and late evening. If you enjoy sunrise or sunset shots, here are some tips that can help.
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Our Favorite Outdoor Spots To Photograph In The Metro DC Area
April 7, 2022
It’s so exciting to see the area come to life with all the spring color. This is the perfect time to plan some beautiful family, engagement, or portrait shots, wide landscape shots or just spend your time getting lost in flower and garden photography.
Here are some of our favorite outdoor spots for photography in the Washington, DC area in springtime.
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