Doug DoneganFireworksCapturing Fireworks is difficult for several reasons, the foremost being that the occasions are rare making opportunities to practice and...
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 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 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...
Doug DoneganSports - Ice HockeyI was invited by a friend to watch the Washington Capital practice at the Kettler Iceplex in Arlington, VA. I took my camera figuring th...
Doug DoneganTechShop Hosts "Get Off Your A" ClassWanderstock Photography hosted a "Get Off Your A" basic photography class at TechShop DC in Arlington, Virginia. Five participants from D...
Doug DoneganCapturing Sunset – PART 2 – CompositionIn this second post on sunsets, we'll discuss composition. Composition for sunset shots may seem like a simple endeavor, but there are p...