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A photography project is a series of pictures that are related to each other.

I don't like doing projects, so I don't seek to do them, yet they appear organically.

Here's what I mean.

Looking through my work, I'll see pictures I can put into categories.

I can think of those categorized pictures as a "project."

I can also find subcategories within the categories; those subcategories are more projects.

Sometimes, I'll find myself making pictures of the same stuff.

I did this during the COVID pandemic on solitary walks around my neighborhood.

I didn't intentionally look for things to photograph; I just walked and made pictures of whatever got my attention, and the "projects" made themselves.

That experience reminded me that a project's value depends on the reason the photographer does it.

In my classes, my project is teaching, and the attendee's project is learning.

The projects I give and the projects the participants do are all geared toward producing pictures related to specific camera operations, composition, and light.

We can call 'em projects, but they're really homework dealing with aperture shutter speed, ISO, metering, focusing, and more.  

Whatever we wanna call 'em, the point of the project is to produce bodies of work that examine depth of field, noise, sharpness, and other elements of composition through working our cameras to achieve the project's intent.

Beyond the compositional intent, the intent is to become a photographer who understands camera operation, composition, and light.

When we know these basic things, the world is full of projects that'll arise, and we'll be confident enough to do them.  

Whether we seek them out or not.
 

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.