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Usually, the idiom "What's the use?" means it wouldn't be useful to do something. 

But from a photographer's perspective, asking "What's the use?" is useful. 

From a compositional standpoint, asking, "What's the use?" helps us define our communication intent. 

In other words, what are we trying to express through our photograph? 

Once we know that, it drives our compositional intent, which drives our camera operation.  

And that's where we often get stuck: in camera operation. 

Our compositions suffer if we don't understand how to use our camera effectively and efficiently. 

We must know how to use our cameras and understand light and composition to create pictures communicating what we want. 

Focusing, metering, and the choice of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO are the compositional elements we use to express our visual voice. 

Yeah, we can work in automatic exposure mode, but that means our camera does the talking. 

And do we want a mindless, unfeeling machine doing our communicating for us? 

Chances are good the camera would misrepresent us.

This is why it would be a good idea to learn to work our camera thoughtfully and intentionally in manual exposure mode. 

Manual exposure mode provides us with complete creative control. When we learn to work with our camera in manual exposure mode, we become familiar with camera operation, light, and composition. 

And when we become familiar with camera operation, light, and composition, we develop a strong foundation in photography. 

That's where the Introduction to Photography class comes in.

The Introduction To Photography class will get you more involved in photography by learning how to work your camera in manual exposure mode. You'll get a good foundation in the basics of photography while learning reliable creative techniques. Classes are scheduled to start today and April 14. 

Smaller classes mean better learning, so class sizes are limited to 5 participants plus me.

But smaller classes also mean spots fill up quicker. 

Private in-person or online lessons suited to your schedule are always an option. 

And remember, we learn and improve by doing, so practice making at least one picture daily.

That's all for now; thanks for reading! 
Sam

I'll help you be a better photographer—study and practice photography with me. 

And what if the timing doesn't work for you in any of my scheduled group classes? If that's the case, let's schedule a one-time lesson or a series of in-person or online private instruction that covers the same things as my group classes. 

Ways to work with me are listed below.