CPC Blog : Photo Tips & Techniques
9 Tips for Exciting Night Photography
September 10, 2025 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
It’s exciting to photograph at night and now that the days are getting shorter it's easier to shoot and still get home at a reasonable hour.
Downtown areas provide some of the best opportunities for night photography because they include colorful lights and funky neon signs that beg to be photographed. Memorials and Monuments also provide beautifully lit scenes that can convey powerful emotions or make dramatic statements when captured at night.
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10 Tips for Stronger Spring Compositions
March 13, 2025 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
With spring just around the corner, we're all eager to get outdoors with our cameras. If we haven't been photographing much over the winter, we may be a bit rusty and need some inspiration to get our creative juices flowing again.
From composition techniques to creative approaches, here are some fun ideas to help you capture spring's beauty in fresh new ways.
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Lightroom Comparison: Cloud vs Classic
February 13, 2025 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
This article will give you an overview of the fundamental similarities and differences between Lightroom Cloud and Lightroom Classic. The two versions of Lightroom are not designed to be used interchangeably. You’ll want to pick one version and stick with it.
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Understanding ISO: From Film to Digital
January 23, 2025 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
Whether you're shooting your child's soccer game or capturing the Milky Way, understanding ISO is a crucial part of the exposure equation.
Simply put, ISO controls how sensitive your camera is to light. Use low ISOs for bright conditions or bright subjects. Use high ISOs for low light, dark scenes or dark subjects.
10 Tips for Fall Captures
October 16, 2024 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
Peak fall color is just around the corner here in the Washington, DC area. Explore some of these tips to help improve your fall captures.
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Summer Photos With Fill Flash
July 17, 2024 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
It's summertime and that means long days, warm weather, vacations, and sun. Many of us will be capturing memories of our kids at the beach or at historic landmarks during our vacations. While you might think bright sunlight means no need for flash, that's not always the case. Let's explore why and how to use fill flash to enhance your summer photos.
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