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Even if no people are visible in our photograph, at least two people are in the picture.
 
The first person is the photographer who created the photograph.
 
The second 'person' is viewing the photograph the photographer made.

In a way, the viewer's interpretation and emotional response to the picture are essential to the photograph's existence and intent.

Also, the viewer becomes a "co-creator" of the photograph, adding their unique perspective and experiences to the viewing process; in other words, they create meaning to the photograph in their mind.
 
As the photographers creating the photograph, it's up to us to visually communicate whatever experience made us want to make the photograph in the first place. 
 
That's how we get into the picture.
 
Should we be concerned about the second person? 
 
Unless we're being paid to create work for a specific demographic for advertising, marketing, or editorial use, who will be viewing our photograph is a fruitless concern, considering that more than one person will be viewing our photograph.
 
In other words, ain't helpful to create work based on our desire for people to like it. 
 
We should be okay with people liking and not liking our photography because not everyone has the same likes and dislikes.

And remember, our work is not about pleasing everyone but about staying true to our vision and creating something uniquely ours.
 
Some people will appreciate our work, and some people won't. 
 
C'est la vie. 
 
Our primary concern should be applying all we know about craft to filter our entire experience of what we see through our camera.

By doing so, we can visually communicate our unique way of seeing and expressing what we see to others.

The wonderful possibility of photography isn't just capturing what's in front of us, but also expressing how we uniquely perceive it.
 
 When we showcase in our photography how we uniquely see, think, and feel about what we see, we automatically create compositions that are unlike any other.

Furthermore, it allows us to express our unique vision and perspective, genuinely creating our work.
 
Making a picture that only shows what we see instead of how we think about what we see leaves our unique selves out of the picture.

The Introduction to Photography and Getting to Know Your Camera classes are scheduled.  

More ways to learn with me 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.