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Photography has always been a hobby of mine (so much so that in college, it was my secondary concentration, right behind graphic design). It probably started when my now 90-year-old grandfather gave me his old Nikon SLR camera and I needed an art elective. I learned to actually use the camera (no automatic exposure for me) and actually develop the film (granted it was black and white, so the process was easier, but still a time consuming — and a creative — process).

Just for Fun: Photos from National Arboretum

Late Spring and temperatures in the high-80s made today a perfect day for getting outside and enjoy the city. I spent the morning walking the grounds at the National Arboretum on New York Avenue in Washington, DC. If you haven’t been, the bonsai exhibit, Capitol Columns and koi are always a big hit. Check out their Website to see what’s in peak bloom.

Don’t Let Photography Bust Your Budget – Low Cost Alternatives for Conference Marketing Collateral

TweetWith budgets shrinking everywhere, marketing and design teams are forced to be even more creative when it comes to sourcing low-cost photography. For conference marketing collateral, there are a number of great sources ranging from free to just a few dollars. Convention and Visitor’s Bureaus — Most cities have a convention and visitor’s bureau and [...]

FotoWeek DC: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

TweetAs we mentioned yesterday, FotoWeek DC is taking place from November 7-14. As a part of the events, we ventured to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia on Saturday to photograph the gardens. Below are the highlights of our visit. Click on any image to see the original.