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Remember, I'd like to know what you want to know about photography. So, if you have any questions, email me at sam@samdamico.com. And for what it's worth. When you send me an email, unless someone's lookin' over my shoulder, I'm the only one that sees it.

Hello, .

Have you seen them in my emails? 
 
I make mistakes after my mistakes. 
 
And then I make more mistakes.
 
I catch and correct a lot of them before sending my emails to you.
 
And I see a lot, but I ignore some of them. 
 
For example,  I use the term "a lot" a lot. 
 
According to the style rules, I should often use the word "many" instead of the term a lot.
 
This has to do with conciseness and formality.
 
But I'm not ignoring the mistake; I'm ignoring the rule that says it's a mistake. 
 
Big difference. 
 
So why would I ignore a rule?
 
First, I'm writing off the top of my head using words that come naturally to me, and thinking about rules would get in the way of that natural flow of unique expression.
 
Second, they bind our unique expression instead of freeing it. 
 
Third, if I cover up my unique way of using words with rules to communicate with you, how will you get an idea of who I am and how I teach through my writing? 
 
In other words, by ignoring rules and writing freely, you'll probably get a good idea of what I'd be like to work with as a photography teacher.
 
The same applies to our photography. 
 
If you know the rules, forget them.
 
And if you don't know the rules, don't bother learning them.
 
But there is one thing that helps us all. 
 
Understanding craft. 
 
And in terms of photography, that boils down to three things. 
 
Understanding light, camera operation, and composition.  
 

My Introduction to Photography class will help you understand photographic craft. 

More classes are below.

Looking for a camera?

A friend has a Sony Mirrorless Digital Camera, lens, and a bunch of accessories for sale.

I can vouch that the camera, lens, and accessories are in "Like New" condition. 

It seems like an excellent deal.

You can see the details by clicking on the Facebook Marketplace link below.  

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3942433832662649/?mibextid=6ojiHh

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.