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Hello, .

Yesterday was the first meeting of the Introduction To Photography class.

The primary goal of the first meeting is to learn camera operation so we can focus effectively and efficiently, use a meter to measure light intensity and work in manual exposure mode to control exposure and tonality reliably.

Week one lays the foundation for the rest of the class.

At the start of each meeting, there is always a review to ensure that the previously covered topics and techniques are understood well enough for the participants to effectively study and practice outside of class.

In week two, we'll discuss how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO affect composition. 

Last week, we learned how each of those controls tonality. 

During meeting two, we'll see what each of those do beyond controlling tonality.

The aperture controls the depth of field.

The shutter speed controls blur caused by motion.

And the ISO controls noise. 

When creating our composition, we need to consider each of these settings and their visual outcomes to create the best pictures, taking into account the light and equipment we have to work with.

This is the foundational cause and effect of essential camera operation and composition.

Once we have this, we’ve acquired the ability to create intentionally composed photographs that are iniquely our own. 

I hope you've been studying and practicing your photography.
 
I've got some classes scheduled. 
 
The ways to study and practice photography with me are below.

Call me if you need help determining the best course of study and practice.  

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

Currently scheduled classes are below.

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

But smaller classes also mean spots fill up quicker, so sign up soon. 

And what if the timing doesn't work for you in any of my scheduled group classes? 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