Doug DoneganFireworksCapturing Fireworks is difficult for several reasons, the foremost being that the occasions are rare making opportunities to practice and...
Doug DoneganWaterfallsA good shot of a waterfall is a key element in every photographer’s portfolio. People are drawn to waterfalls, the final destination of...
Doug DoneganThe Seven Day ChallengeThe call for seven black and white photos in seven days has gone viral (dating this post October 2017 since thankfully most internet tren...
Doug DoneganThe ZooThe Zoo is the perfect place to test your photography skills - plus its a lot of fun - with or without your camera. Some of my favorite p...
Doug DoneganDepth of FieldDepth of Field is the perceived sharpness of focus across multiple regions of a photo. The photo to the right has a narrow depth of fiel...
Doug DoneganParadesParades are one of my favorite events to capture. They are a photographers dream; subjects march directly up to you on a known route. Th...
Doug DoneganBlack and WhiteBlack and white was my first, and remains, my favorite medium. There is something about black and white that intrigues me and always make...
Doug DoneganPanoramic PhotosI'd never been interested in panoramic photos, but again, advancements in technology have made me reconsider my position. In the past lon...
Doug DoneganSwim MeetsPhotographing swim meets is a lot of fun. There is plenty of movement to be captured. One of the best parts about swimming is that it is...
Doug DoneganGolf OutingsGolf is a frustratingly addicting game that I attempt to enjoy. I've found that the best way to salvage a round of golf is to bring my c...
Doug DoneganSteeplechaseAfter living in Virginia for more than a dozen years I finally made it to the Steeplechase. While Kentucky has its majestic Derby, that’...
Doug DoneganBaptismsWhile weddings get all of the attention, baptisms are wonderful opportunities to capture family photos. In its own way, baptism can be s...
Doug DoneganCherry Blossoms in Washington DCEvery Spring the cherry blossom trees around the tidal basin near the Jefferson Memorial burst into color in an amazing display that attr...
Doug DoneganPet PortraitsAnyone who knows me knows that I love dogs. Our beagle, Daisy, was our surrogate child and greatest joy. Among her many talents, Daisy r...
Doug DoneganA Moment in Time - Memory ForeverIt was Easter Sunday last year when my wife and I were driving along the turnpike when I spied an enormous field of daffodils. The flowe...
Doug DoneganSnow DaysOne of the best parts about living in Mid-Atlantic is that we have some great opportunities to shoot snow scenes. As an added bonus this ...
Doug DoneganWas Santa Good to You?Hopefully Santa brought you something special this year - maybe a DLSR camera or some new photography equipment, maybe a new lens. If you...
Doug DoneganFamily PortraitsThe holiday season is the perfect time to take family portraits. Be certain to take advantage of family gatherings and capture some group...
Doug DoneganPortraits - IndoorTaking a decent portrait is extremely difficult with a point and shoot camera due to the limitations of the camera's aperture. Not only d...
Doug DoneganIndoor Sporting EventsMany clients tell me that one of the main reasons they buy a DSLR camera is capturing children's sporting events. The distance from the s...