CPC Blog :
Taking Charge Of Your Focus Settings
July 7, 2022 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
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.
Creative Captures with Camera Movement - Swipes, Swirls, Zooms and More
May 19, 2022 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
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 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
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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10 Tips For Capturing Spring Flowers
March 9, 2022 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
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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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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Exposure Bracketing: Why And When We Need It
July 29, 2021 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
Often when shooting landscapes or cityscapes we’re faced with a scene which presents us with a challenge; How can we capture such a wide range of tones, from light to dark, in the same exposure? Typically, the only way to do this is with Exposure Bracketing.
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