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Finding the Extraordinary in the Everyday

Dee Peppe — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:28:16 +0000

Creative inspiration, daily photography practice, and learning to see more deeply in everyday life. There’s no magic pill for better photography. The truth is more engaging and enjoyable. Growth comes from practice. Not relentless, exhausting effort, but painless practice: small, joyous moments of awareness woven into daily life. As we step into 2026, I want […]

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The first roll-film camera.

Dee Peppe — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:12:34 +0000

I enjoy teaching the history of photography by following the development of the camera. 50 years after the birth of photography (1839) we see the invention of the first roll film camera which brought photography into everyday life. The Inventor: In 1888, American inventor, George Eastman invented the first roll film camera. The roll-film camera […]

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“How to Photograph Fireworks: Simple Gear, Big Results”

Dee Peppe — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:38:19 +0000

I periodically challenge myself to use my camera in ways that step outside my usual shooting techniques and subject matter. It’s an opportunity to learn more about what my camera can do—and to stretch my creative vision in new directions. Honestly, it’s often a really fun and refreshing experience. And this image was a result […]

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Astro Photography Tips & Techniques

Dee Peppe — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:26:56 +0000

I am grateful to have had my image of the milky way at Schoodic Point in Maine, included in a Dark Skies juried exhibition in Belfast, Maine. The exhibit is a collaboration between Waterfall Arts, Union of Maine Visual Artists, and Dark Skies Maine with the goal of educating viewers about the ecological role of […]

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Good Photo Movie: Kodachrome

James — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 01:50:43 +0000

Note: this is a guest post by my web consultant, Jim Dugan. See his website at JimDugan.com If you’ve got Netflix, there’s a movie currently available (Jan. 2024) that’s good for anyone who loves photography: Kodachrome. It’s the story of a photographer (played by Ed Harris) at the end of his life trying to get […]

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Camera Buying Tips

Dee Peppe — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:29:43 +0000

If you are considering a new camera purchase, this article will help you figure out which type of camera is the right choice. It will also help you understand your current camera better as well. Digital Camera buying can be overwhelming, but today, many cameras have the same features, and most will give you very […]

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Camera Ergonomics: Is your camera a good fit?

Dee Peppe — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:39:19 +0000

Camera Ergonomic: The first camera buying tip that I offer to anyone is that the camera needs to be a good fit in your hands. Todays cameras have many of the same features and for the non-professional, the differences in their performance are subtle. Purchasing a camera is like buying shoes. They are not one-size-fits-all. […]

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10 Benefits of Photography to Mental Health

Dee Peppe — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:55:06 +0000

10 Benefits of Photography to Mental Health – the article by Jenn Pereira. It’s true, photography is good for your mental health. Perhaps that is the reason why so many people, almost everyone, have photography in their lives. It is estimated that 14.7 billion images are made in a day worldwide and that 3.2 billion […]

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Photography shaped our Labor Laws

Dee Peppe — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:18:42 +0000

There have been many ways that photography helped, contributed, or influenced change in the world. This video will show you how it shaped our labor laws and supported the efforts to make for safer workplaces. Lewis W. Hine, a sociologist and photographer, used his camera to uncover the dangerous, abusive, and unfair conditions that child […]

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Expand Your Photographic Vision!

Dee Peppe — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:53:04 +0000

You can create more powerful images by learning composition techniques and ways to expand your photographic vision. Learn to see more of what is in your viewfinder before you make your exposure. The following slide show presents to you some of the 2-D design tools that are accessible to you all the time. With tips […]

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Dee’s Digital Workflow

Dee Peppe — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:52:20 +0000

From Winter 2022 Newsletter, plus video at the end. In the newsletter I offered a brief description of my digital workflow as a guide for you to think about organizing your own workflow to streamline efficiency and gain quick results. A digital workflow is very personal and you don’t need to follow someone else’s mapped […]

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Focal Length Explained

Dee Peppe — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:59:27 +0000

This information is an extension to the LEARN article in the Winter 2020 Newsletter. If you are starting here, do go and check out the newsletter, too. Many photographers do not use the full creative potential of their lenses. And many don’t realize what the controls of the lens are. I believe that one thing […]

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