CPC Blog: All Articles

April 24, 2025

Remembering Bryan Peterson, A Photography Legend

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April 23, 2025

From Layoffs to New Beginnings

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March 13, 2025

10 Tips for Stronger Spring Compositions

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February 13, 2025

Lightroom Comparison: Cloud vs Classic

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January 23, 2025

Understanding ISO: From Film to Digital

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January 1, 2025

9 Tips For Setting Your Photography Goals for 2025

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December 19, 2024

5 Tips For Festive Holiday Photos

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November 7, 2024

Under the Tuscan Sun

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October 16, 2024

10 Tips for Fall Captures

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October 8, 2024

Mid Atlantic Photo Visions 2024

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September 25, 2024

The Joy of Teaching Photography

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August 8, 2024

DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras

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July 17, 2024

Summer Photos With Fill Flash

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June 30, 2024

7 Tips for Photographing Fireworks

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June 26, 2024

Capturing Americana - A Photographer’s Guide

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June 6, 2024

Tips for Choosing a Tripod

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May 16, 2024

Tips for Stunning Flower and Garden Images

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April 25, 2024

Creative Abstract Photography

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April 4, 2024

Tips for Solar Eclipse Photography

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March 6, 2024

Safeguarding Your Photos With A Backup Plan

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February 15, 2024

Our 10 Favorite Places to Photograph in DC in the Winter

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January 4, 2024

Advancing Your Photography - A 2024 Vision

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December 14, 2023

Where The Stores Are - Shopping Locally For Your Shutterbug

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October 4, 2023

Achieving Depth In Your Landscape Photos

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September 14, 2023

Tips For Better Portrait Photography

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August 24, 2023

The Many Benefits to Renting Photography Gear

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August 2, 2023

Filters for the Outdoor Photographer

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July 6, 2023

Revisiting Our Goals

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June 15, 2023

Exploring Cinque Terre, Italy

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May 18, 2023

Long Exposure Photography

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April 19, 2023

Why Black and White?

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March 30, 2023

Composition and Visual Storytelling

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March 9, 2023

Local Photo Contest Winners

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February 16, 2023

7 Photo Books to Celebrate Black History Month

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January 26, 2023

In Memory of Roy Sewall

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January 5, 2023

Shoot Less, Shoot More

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December 15, 2022

8 Ideas To Capture Everyday Holiday Moments

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November 20, 2022

A Year of CPC Photography

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October 27, 2022

Mid Atlantic Photo Visions 2022

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October 6, 2022

Fun Times at Our Arches and Canyonlands Photo Workshop

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September 17, 2022

New Classes, New Staff

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August 24, 2022

Secrets for Shooting Great Compositions

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August 4, 2022

Fun with Fair Photography

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July 7, 2022

Taking Charge Of Your Focus Settings

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June 15, 2022

Photo Books For Summer Reading

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May 19, 2022

Creative Captures with Camera Movement - Swipes, Swirls, Zooms and More

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April 27, 2022

10 Tips for Sunrise and Sunset Shots

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April 7, 2022

Our Favorite Outdoor Spots To Photograph In The Metro DC Area

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March 9, 2022

10 Tips For Capturing Spring Flowers

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February 16, 2022

Celebrating Black Photographers and Their Vision

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January 27, 2022

14 Tips For Architectural Photography

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January 6, 2022

8 Bad Photography Habits and Tips To Correct Them

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December 20, 2021

Capturing Holiday Magic at Home

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October 21, 2021

10 Tips for Colorful Fall Photos

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September 29, 2021

Photographing Abandoned Places and Urban Decay

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August 19, 2021

9 Tips To Stay Motivated With Your Photography

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July 29, 2021

Exposure Bracketing: Why And When We Need It

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June 16, 2021

Travel Tips for Photographers

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May 12, 2021

10 Tips For Successful Silhouettes!

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April 21, 2021

A Photographer’s Vision - Tips for Pre-Visualizing

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March 31, 2021

My Favorite Places for Signs of Spring

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March 9, 2021

Tips for Stronger Compositions

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February 17, 2021

In Recognition of Black History Month

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December 17, 2020

Our Favorite Photo Accessories

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October 13, 2020

Brightness and Visual Weight

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September 23, 2020

Are You Ready For Autumn?

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August 13, 2020

Phone Photography Pointers

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July 22, 2020

Shutdown Silver Linings

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June 25, 2020

10 Tips For Landscape Photography

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May 16, 2020

Editing Your People Pics

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April 25, 2020

5 Social Media Tips For Photographers

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March 4, 2020

Spring Things To Photograph

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January 23, 2020

Camera Sensor Cleaning Options

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January 2, 2020

Make Photography Plans for 2020

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December 18, 2019

10 Tips For Holiday Smartphone Photos

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November 7, 2019

Memories from Tuscany Workshop

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October 10, 2019

Tips For Exciting Fall Photos

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September 25, 2019

The Photographers Notebook Podcast

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September 19, 2019

8 Tips for Night Photography

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August 29, 2019

8 Tips For End Of Summer Photos

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August 5, 2019

Camera and Lens Care

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July 10, 2019

10 Tips For Shooting the Moon

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May 29, 2019

Tips For Using External Flash

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May 8, 2019

Community Building Through Social Media

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April 9, 2019

Interesting Places to Photograph

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March 28, 2019

Tips for Photographing Waterfalls

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March 7, 2019

Move In Close with Macro Photography

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January 13, 2019

Tips For Capturing Better Snow Scenes

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December 20, 2018

Celebrate Photography This Holiday Season

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November 15, 2018

Camera Picture Styles and Lightroom Profiles

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October 26, 2018

Inspired In Italy

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August 23, 2018

Getting Back To The Learning - 8 Tips

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July 12, 2018

Metering Modes For Better Exposures

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June 21, 2018

13 Tips for Summer Vacation Photos

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May 31, 2018

The Handy Histogram (And Why We Should Use It)

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May 8, 2018

The Color Of Light And White Balance Settings

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April 17, 2018

Ideas For Spring Inspiration

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March 29, 2018

10 Tips For Photographing Cherry Blossoms

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January 25, 2018

Camera Repair Considerations

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January 1, 2018

8 Tips To Help You Grow Your Photography

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November 9, 2017

How To Capture Black Backgrounds

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October 19, 2017

The Right Lens For The Job

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September 29, 2017

Correct Exposures VS Creatively Correct Exposures by Bryan Peterson

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July 5, 2017

Summer Camera Care

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June 15, 2017

An 8 Step Photo Workflow

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May 25, 2017

Seeing in Black and White

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March 23, 2017

Tips For Shooting Sports

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March 1, 2017

Better Photographs Are Made By YOU

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December 15, 2016

Fun with Holiday Lights

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October 12, 2016

Color Settings For Fall Captures

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August 31, 2016

Labor Day Doings

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June 16, 2016

Controlling Focus

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May 25, 2016

The Relationship Between Aperture, Distance And Lenses

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April 13, 2016

Legal Tips For Starting Your Photography Business

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March 3, 2016

10 Great Reasons To Use Lightroom

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February 11, 2016

JPEG or Raw - Which Is Right For You

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January 19, 2016

Shooting DSLR Video - The Basics

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December 9, 2015

Holiday Lights Bokeh

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November 18, 2015

10 Tips For The Perfect Holiday Card

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September 30, 2015

What It Takes To Be A Wedding Photographer

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September 9, 2015

10 Tips For Moms With Cameras

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July 28, 2015

The Language of Seeing… by Bryan F. Peterson

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July 8, 2015

Planning A Personal Project

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June 18, 2015

Apps to Help Plan Your Photo Shoots

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May 27, 2015

10 Tips For Perfect Panning

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May 6, 2015

What Is Street Photography?

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April 14, 2015

Controlling Backgrounds In Macro Photography

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January 21, 2015

How To Choose The Right Memory Card

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December 26, 2014

Setting Photography Goals For 2015

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December 17, 2014

Tips for Creative Holiday Photos

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October 1, 2014

Editing Between Lightroom and Photoshop

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September 15, 2014

6 Tips For Stronger Images

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September 4, 2014

When Do You Need A Model Release?

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August 21, 2014

Streamline Your Workflow With Lightroom Shortcuts

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July 16, 2014

Adding A Poster Look To Your Images

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June 19, 2014

Tips for Flying with Photo Gear

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June 4, 2014

Learning to See…  By Bryan F. Peterson

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May 21, 2014

Clarifying Copyright for Photographers

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May 6, 2014

Shooting Realistic HDR Images

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April 23, 2014

Capturing the Quality of Light

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March 26, 2014

Things To Consider Before Clicking The Shutter

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February 20, 2014

The Right Light for any Venue

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February 13, 2014

Creatively Capturing Motion

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January 29, 2014

Tips for Winter Camera Care

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January 1, 2014

Tips for Winter White Snow

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October 16, 2013

Shooting Color in Black and White

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July 29, 2013

Insight on High Dynamic Range Capture

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April 23, 2013

How to Shoot Panoramas

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March 26, 2013

Keep An Open Mind!

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February 27, 2013

Painting with Light

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December 5, 2012

8 Great Tips for Photographing Holiday Lights

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November 20, 2012

Improve Your Photography With A Photo Critique

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October 29, 2012

Fun with Fall Reflections

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September 5, 2012

Portrait Photography Tips

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July 12, 2012

A Look at Lenses - Which is Best For You?

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May 3, 2012

To Add Impact, Think Thirds

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