CPC Blog :
8 Ideas To Capture Everyday Holiday Moments
December 15, 2022 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration
There’s no doubt this is a busy time of year. Despite that, we should still carve out time for our photography, even if it is just around our home. Here are a few suggestions to make some meaningful holiday photos without a lot of stress, complication or making a big time commitment.
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A Year of CPC Photography
November 20, 2022 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration
Join us for the YEAR! Stay immersed in photography throughout the year with monthly themed topics, 4 in-person meetups, and 12 exciting presentations by various CPC instructors!
We're so excited to offer this new progam and it's such a geat way to stay 'focused' on your photography and grow with each of the topic presentations we'll offer.
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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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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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