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Hello, .

We know what we know.
 
But we don't know what we don't know. 
 
Take what you want or can from that statement.

A close friend would be annoyed with me for stating the obvious, but this is where we thrive.

While knowing what we know serves us well, what we don't know serves us better because it's the "not knowing" that drives our desire to learn.
 
It's a curious mind that wants to learn to know.

Curiosity fuels our desire to learn in photography; it's the driving force that motivates us to learn, understand, and know so we can be better photographers.

Furthermore, If there's anything helpful in becoming a better photographer, it's curiosity because our curiosity drives our desire to learn, which results in knowing and understanding. 
 
What's aperture(f-stop do?)
 
What's shutter speed do?
 
And ISO? 
 
What's the right" exposure"? 
(This is a question that many of us struggle with, but it's crucial to understand if we want to make unique pictures).
 
How can I make better pictures? 
 
I can help you answer questions like these and a lot more to improve your understanding of photography.

And if there's anything that'll help us become better photographers, it's the quest for knowledge that our curiosity brings.
 
But from my perspective as a teacher, we need more than knowing the answers to questions like the ones above. 
 
Knowing what an aperture is and what it does might earn us some points in an intellectual discussion.

However, using that intellect and effectively applying it to visual expression while using a camera is a different story.

Knowing what an aperture and other camera functions do is understanding how to use them to make the pictures we want.

Our photography is unique because of the practical application of our knowledge, which is our ability to use a camera effectively and our understanding of light to create the compositions we want.

And there's no doubt that when we learn and apply what we now know from learning to our photography, we enjoy our photography instead of being frustrated by it.

The Introduction to Photography class is comprehensive and will encourage your curiosity so you'll learn and know; the Getting to Know Your Camera class will help with that, too.  

Classes are below.

Do you need to learn to use your camera or brush up on some skills and techniques, especially if you want to be ready to take pictures and record those holiday moments?

I've scheduled Introduction to Photography and Getting to Know Your Camera classes.

Since class sizes are limited to five participants, it's a good idea to reserve your spot as soon as possible.

If you need a different schedule, there's always Private Lessons.

Below are more ways to learn photography with me.

The Introduction to Photography class or a series of Private Lessons will help you study and practice to become a photographer who can make the best possible pictures.

By studying and practicing photography with me, you'll learn how to be a better photographer. 

More ways to study and practice with me are below.