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iPhone Photo Wins Honorable Mention in 2013 Cherry Blossom Photo Contest

Digital has taken the guesswork out of photography. After all, you can check the screen of your camera to see if the photo came out. No more wondering if everything is in focus and properly exposed. Even with these advancements, … Continue reading

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Art, Food and Protest: My Year in Photos

A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for. – John A. Shedd 2011 was the year I decided that a camera in a bag was a dead camera. Our photographic tools (DSLRs, … Continue reading

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First Place in the Fotoweek Mobile Phone Image Contest

I recently won first place in the Fotoweek Mobile Phone Image Contest. Here’s how I came up with the winning photo. The theme of the competition was “Fotoweek Through the Mobile Lens”: Mobile devices allow you to get up close … Continue reading

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FotoWeek DC 2010: “To Publish or to Self-Publish?”

Only three years old, FotoWeek DC has blossomed into a city-wide event encompassing gallery shows, competitions, lectures, workshops, portfolio reviews and parties. There’s a lot of great free stuff to attend. In addition to gallery shows, there are some interesting … Continue reading

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FotoWeek Seminar: The Nature of Transition

Last night, I braved the cold to attend a seminar entitled The Nature of Transition by photographer Steve Uzzell. It was part of FotoWeek, the seven day celebration of photography in Washington. The theme of the seminar was on transition … Continue reading

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