We are going to discuss the process of how to become a photographer. Here are some of the tips that I used to make photography a reality in my life. I realized years ago that I had a passion to TAKE photographs. This in no way means that I had any skills in the art of photography.

When I started taking photos it was a HUGE disaster. I had photos with my finger over the lens, overexposed photos, underexposed photos, photos cropped incorrectly, and not knowing when to use a flash and when not to, and when i used the flash it would be over or underexposed.

So you want to buy a camera. There are a lot of factors that are in play when considering buying a camera. I think that the main questions one should ask themselves is why. Why do you want to buy a camera and how will you be using it?

My goal is to create memorable photographic images at all the major Washington, DC historical sites. After the 911 terrorist attacks there have been many security measures that make is a bit difficult.

Sometimes I find myself in aww to the simple beauty of nature. On this fall day I had my attention arrested by this magnificent sunset.