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Hello, .

I was on a roll with sending you daily emails about photography for a while.

The last email I sent to keep you thinking about your photography studies and practice was on Friday, September 20, 2024.

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, while on my way to meet a photographer I've been working with weekly and before writing my daily email, which I would've sent you, a car struck me while I rode one of those stand-on scooters.

After recovering for a few weeks, I still don't feel a hundred percent physically, but I've been feeling better enough to teach my in-person classes and private lessons and start writing to you again daily.

The email I sent you on September 20 dealt with the difference between blurry and sharpness as compositional visuals.

Let's pick it up from there.  

Sharpness, blurr, and tonality are compositional considerations that tie into camera operation.

Sharpness is a function of focusing, blur is a function of shutter speed, and tonality (our picture's brightness or darkness) is a function of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

During week two of the Introduction to Photography class, we actively study and practice controlling apparent sharpness with aperture/depth of field and blur with shutter speed.

We also cover a technique I call "equivalent tonalities."  

Depth of field and blur are two compositional considerations that many photographers struggle with.

Equivalent tonalities ensure that our pictures maintain our preferred tone.

Another consideration is obtaining the tonality we prefer, which can be difficult for photographers struggling with understanding camera operation, composition, and light.

If you're one of the photographers who struggles to get the pictures they want, I can help you become a better, more effective, and more confident photographer.   

Introduction To Photography classes start soon. 

I've gotta catch up on scheduling other classes but we can always do a private lesson.

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