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The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in Washington, DC Monica StevensonPublisher and General Manager, Course Technology PTR: Stacy L. Hiquet Associate Director of Marketing: Sarah Panella Manager of Editorial Services: Heather Talbot Marketing Manager: Jordan Casey Executive Editor: Kevin Harreld Project Editor/Copy Editor: Cathleen D. Small Technical Reviewer: Ron Rockwell Interior Layout Tech: Bill Hartman Cover Designer: Mike Tanamachi Indexer: Sharon Shock Proofreader: Laura R. Gabler
2010 Monica Stevenson.
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Dedication
This book is dedicated with love and gratitude to Roger Dehnel. Without his bike-pedaling and pen-wielding skills, it would never have come to be .
Acknowledgments
The book you are reading is the result of the collaborative efforts, talents, and contributions of many people. I am extremely indebted to the generosity and hospitality of Courtney Lodico and Laura Saba, proprietors of The Woodley Park and Embassy Circle Guest Houses. Their warmly embracing demeanors, excellent photo-op suggestions, and bountiful dinners inspired and energized me. I also could not have produced the photography in this book without the liberal support of Chris Butcher, Anthony Herfort, and all the folks at Penn Camera in Washington, DC. I thank Nancy Regg of Rolling Thunder, Inc., Tom Bell of the DC Guesthouse, Jenny Reisner of the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, and Celia Lourens of the National Aquarium. I am grateful to Michael Stevenson and Roger Dehnel for their insightful suggestions in the picture-editing process.
I am especially appreciative to Amadou Diallo for introducing me to Kevin Harreld at Course Technology PTR. I am grateful to Cathleen Small, my editor, for her buoyant sense of humor, sharp eye, encouraging manner, and politic deadline reminders. Thanks also to Ron Rockwell, technical editor; Bill Hartman for his layout skills; and Mike Tanamachi for cover design.
About the Author
For the past 20 years, Monica Stevenson s work has enlivened the New York commercial photography world. Monica lays claim to a first-rate portfolio of still-life (but action-packed) photography produced at her thriving studio in Manhattan. She specializes in jewelry, cosmetics, liquids, and high-end luxury goods. As a hobby, Monica practices the equestrian arts, but the camera is never far away, and her body of work includes her black-and-white equine photography that has been internationally exhibited and collected both privately and by galleries. Monicas commercial and fine arts photography can be viewed at www.monicastevenson.com. In addition, Monica has produced two photographically illustrated childrens books. She teaches digital photography and lectures as a guest speaker at art schools throughout the country. Monica lives in Millburn, New Jersey.
About the Series Editor
Amadou Diallo is a New York Citybased photographer, author, and educator whose passion for travel photography has taken him around the world. His words and images have been featured in national magazines and have graced some of the most popular photography-related sites on the Web. His fine art photography has been exhibited in galleries nationwide and is in a growing number of private collections. He is on the faculty at New Yorks renowned International Center of Photography. For information about his photography and workshops, please visit www.diallophotography.com. Amadou lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Chapter . Introduction
This book is one in a series of travel guides written for photographers. If your photographic ambitions begin and end with a cell phone camera, this book may offer little beyond pleasing images. But if photography plays a large role in your travel plans, this book is equal parts photo essay and how-to guide for capturing some amazing shots on your trip. Have you ever seen a published photograph and wondered just how it was created? Well, this is your chance to go behind the scenes as I walk you through all the steps necessary to re-create whats in the book. Youll come away with professional-quality images that will have friends and family marveling at your vacation photos.
Great Travel Photos
Taking a vacation snapshot is easy; just press the shutter button. Creating memorable photographs of your travels is another thing entirely. Thumb through any magazine of travel photos, and youll find that the best contain three basic elementsa compelling subject, an interesting vantage point, and appealing light.
Pros may make it look easy, but the truth is that long before the camera comes out of the bag, a good deal of research and planning are required to combine these three factors in a single image. While on assignment, a travel photographer may spend days choosing subjects, exploring different vantage points, and waiting for the right weather before getting the shot thats finally published. For amateur shutterbugs in an unfamiliar city with only a limited amount of time to photograph, such in-depth preparation is rarely possible. The result? Disappointing photos.
This book helps you make the most of your photography in Washington, DC by presenting 50 of the best photo opportunities the District has to offer. Ill show you exactly where to find the most interesting and least obstructed views, give you the best times of day to shoot, and guide you through the steps I used to photograph the images in these pages. Think of this book as your personal assistant. The research, location scouting, and planning have already been done, allowing you to dedicate your time to capturing stunning photographs of this amazing city.