Hello, .
Every one of us who uses a camera and makes pictures is on a personally defined path to improving our photography.
It's our own unique path and it never stops.
The question that moves us along that path is "How can we be better photographers"?
Foundationally, that's a good question and well worth asking over and over again.
However, it's not a question that digs deep
enough.
It's a starting point, but we've gotta go further.
We need to ask ourselves some tough questions.
The tough questions should be follow-up questions to improve our work.
Are We Willing To Do Anything About Being Better Photographers?
Most importantly, how we answer the above question will help our work improve or stay the same.
Of course, our work
remains the same if we're not willing to do something.
And, If we're willing to do something, we have to ask ourselves...
How Do We Think We Need To Improve?
Because self-critiques are the best critiques, we can only answer this question for ourselves.
Our critique will require a factual, critical analysis based on the intent of communication and elements of the
composition of what we mean by "better."
Since answering this question is a critique of our work, we should NOT look to others to critique our work because, once again, the most valuable opinions of our work are self-critiques.
Why Do We Want To Improve?
Furthermore, by answering why, we get clarity on the purpose, and if we clarify the purpose, we create a strong desire to keep working to improve or work.
Additionally, the "why" can show us the direction and priority of practice/effort.
What Efforts Are Needed To Improve?
Without a doubt, this is where the rubber meets the road.
Because with skillful and appropriate effort, things happen.
And, of course, our actions depend on how we answer the previous questions.
Usually, we'll need to improve our understanding of camera operation, composition, and light.
At other times, we need to clarify who we are as photographers.
However, we can study and practice to clarify everything mentioned.
If you need help being a better photographer, I can help.
Classes are below.
Ready to take your photography skills to the next level and become a better photographer?
Making pictures in manual exposure mode is the best way to do that, and the best way to learn to work in manual exposure mode is through the Introduction To Photography class.
The Introduction To Photography class equips you to become a more confident photographer who understands how to use their camera to compose the best pictures possible
while working with whatever light you have to work with.
If the schedule doesn't work for you, we can always schedule a series of private lessons to teach you the same stuff.
If you need help to improve your photography, I'm here to help you.
I hope you've been studying and practicing your photography.
The ways to study and practice photography with me are below.
Call me if you need help determining the best course for you.
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
