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May 2025, Attention Focusing

NEWS: Upcoming workshops; new flower photo; get enlarged view; buying options. VIEWS: how to draw the attention of viewer to your subject: brightness contrasts, color contrasts, pattern interruption and blurring.


June 2025 DPA Newsletter

June arrives in full bloom, vibrant and unhurried. The days are long, the light is rich, and everything hums with quiet confidence. Fields sway, cities simmer, and summer begins to settle in. Whether you're drawn to golden evenings, sun-drenched adventures, or the stillness between moments, now’s the time to embrace warmth and clarity in your storytelling. Let your lens reflect the season’s steady glow.


April 2025, Great Pictorialist Photographers – Rose Valley

NEWS: Upcoming workshops; new flower photo; get enlarged view; buying options. VIEWS: Great Pictorialist Photographers - Rose Valley, Alice Barber Stephens, C. Yarnall Abbott, Henry Troth.


May 2025 DPA Newsletter

May bursts onto the scene with warmth, color, and momentum. Trees are lush, golden hours stretch longer, and the world feels alive with motion. Whether you’re capturing buzzing bees, lively streets, or tranquil landscapes, this is the moment to lean into bold compositions and vivid storytelling. Let your lens follow the rhythm of the season.


March 2025, Great Pictorialist Photographers – Part 1

NEWS: Upcoming workshops; new photo; get enlarged view; buying options. VIEWS: Great Pictorialist Photographers; Julia Margaret Cameron; Alfred Stieglitz; F. Holland Day; Gertrude Kasebier


April 2025 DPA Newsletter

April unfolds in full bloom, bringing longer days, vibrant colors, and endless photographic possibilities. From delicate petals to dramatic spring storms, this month invites you to embrace the season’s energy and experiment with light, movement, and fresh perspectives. Let your creativity blossom alongside nature’s renewal.


February 2025, Image Temperature

NEWS: Upcoming workshops; new black & white photo; get enlarged view; buying options. VIEWS: discussion of image temperature (white balance) and how to adjust it in-camera or in post.


March 2025 DPA Newsletter

March brings the first signs of spring—a time of renewal, shifting light, and fresh photographic inspiration. Whether capturing the last whispers of winter, the first blossoms of the season, or the dynamic energy of changing landscapes, this month invites you to explore the world through your lens with a new perspective.


January 2025, Image Temperature

NEWS: Upcoming workshops; new landscape photo; get enlarged view; buying options. VIEWS: discussion of image temperature and white balancing in-camera or in post processing


February 2025 DPA Newsletter

February is a time for warmth in the heart of winter—whether it's capturing love in all its forms, the quiet beauty of snowy landscapes, or the vibrant energy of festive celebrations. From heartfelt moments on Valentine’s Day to the first hints of spring on the horizon, this month invites you to see the world through your lens with fresh inspiration.

And what better way to celebrate love—romantic or otherwise—than by sharing a creative experience with someone special? Read on to learn how our Photo Workshop Date can turn a simple outing into lasting memories.


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