If you shoot from different angles and compose your images from different locations you will find your pictures to be more interesting.
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Photography Tip No. 1 Only show your best work.
Showing better pictures requires editing. Nobody but Grandma wants to see all your pictures. Just show only what you consider to be your winners!
Christian lady laid to rest in style.
Wonderful Christian lady and civil servant was laid to rest yesterday in the same style that she lived. Horse drawn carriage and release of 7 white doves part of beautiful graveside services.
Stop saying you don’t look good in pictures!
Many times I have heard individuals say “Don’t take my picture, I don’t look good in pictures.” Some are nervous just being in the same room as a camera. Are you one of them? Sadly, if you don’t take pictures you and your love ones won’t have pictures of you to share. Everyone wants toContinue reading “Stop saying you don’t look good in pictures!”
Hometown Washington DC–More than Monuments? The Real DC
I said it was either the Lincoln or Jefferson Memorial. He seemed to be in shock that I didn’t know specifically which one. Hey, I was driving and not looking that closely. Honestly, at that time I hadn’t really thought about it.
The Scurlock Studio Exhibit at Smithsonian a Must-See
Have you heard of Addison Scurlock and his sons George and Robert? Very few people have and that is a shame! In my opionion the Scurlocks are among the greatest American photographers PERIOD!! The Scurlocks photographed EVERYONE during their time which spanned the early 1900s to around 1994.
Hello world!
I’m Lonnie Dawkins, a photographer in the Washington, DC area. I consider myself a people photographer and focus on portraits, portfolios, and events. My work can be seen at http://www.lonniedawkins.com. Visit often as I add new images and information. Best Regards, Lonnie