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Commitment takes effort.

What we commit to, we connect to, and our commitment is mostly about time.

In photography, for example, if we want to have the most control over our cameras to have the most control over our composition, then we've got to learn to work in manual exposure mode.

This ain't a short-term, convenient venture.

If short-term and convenient is what we expect and are willing to do, then there's no reason to try working in manual exposure mode since short-term and convenient (think automatic exposure modes) is our usual way of doing our photography anyway.  

The shift we're committing to is putting in more time to learn to connect with our camera so we can understand the relationships related to camera operation, composition, and light.

We've gotta show up and make an effort, especially when we don't feel like it.  

We've gotta invest our time and attention, even when we feel there may be other short-term stuff we'd rather be doing.

Commitment itself is a reward.

With commitment, we get boundaries, structure, and meaning.

Our commitment is only worth it when it comes at a cost.  

And that cost is usually time.

And we commit effort and time to our commitment not because we have to but because we said we would.
 

The Introduction To Photography class starts soon. 
  
More 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 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.