CPC Blog :
Secrets for Shooting Great Compositions
August 24, 2022 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration
Good composition is the ingredient that separates the snap shooter from the artist. It’s the difference between merely documenting a scene and providing your viewer with your personal interpretation of that scene. While learning the basics of leading lines and the rule of thirds is somewhat easy, creating meaningful images using these rules is a lifelong endeavor. Successful composition is always a delicate balance between perception, expression, and execution.
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Photo Books For Summer Reading
June 15, 2022 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration
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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Our Favorite Outdoor Spots To Photograph In The Metro DC Area
April 7, 2022 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration
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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10 Tips For Capturing Spring Flowers
March 9, 2022 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration
Winter is behind us and we can hardly wait for the spring blooms. The Saucer Magnolias and Cherry Blossoms are getting ready to pop and close on their heels are the redbuds, dogwoods, the colorful tulips.
Even if flower photography is not your passion, it’s hard to pass by these spring beauties without framing a few in your viewfinder.
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Celebrating Black Photographers and Their Vision
February 16, 2022 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration
In recognition of Black History Month we want to "expose" these black photographers to you and celebrate their vision. Enjoy these online articles featuring both legendary and contemporary black photographers.
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14 Tips For Architectural Photography
January 27, 2022 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques | Category: | Ideas & Inspiration
With a few key tips, it’s easy for anyone to make improvements in their architectural photography. THe DC area has plenty of beautiful buildings to practice with both indoors and out.
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