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Cecil Brathwaite is a New York City born Washington based photographer that specializes in event, portrait and group photography.
The Elegance of Christmas
Christmas means so many things to so many different people. If you ask the question “What does Christmas mean to you?” to 25 people you’ll probably get 25 different answers.
5 tips on becoming a photographer
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.
3 tips for creating better photos
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.
3 Tips on buying a camera
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?
The Great Emancipator – Abraham Lincoln
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.
The Wall – A Place of Reverence
There is no place like “The Wall” the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. With almost 60,000 names on “The Wall” I have always approached “The Wall” with reverence.
Roll that Thunder!!!
I find that whenever I have something new in my photographic arsenal I tend to think a bit more of the box. This was one of the 1st images that I created with my (at the time new) Nikon D300. In this case this was all about timing.
Sunset over the Nation’s Capital
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.
Nights Falls Over the U.S. Capitol
As a local there are places in Washington DC I don’t frequent…..okay maybe I just never go there at all. But as I photographer I find it necessary to take that extra step.
In Tribute – Washington’s World War II Memorial
In the fall, at night it can get cold in the Washington DC metro area. But as I was creating these photographs the realization hit me that during World War II it was war and it was cold.
