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I've been a photographer for a long time, and I've met a lot of photographers who excelled at their craft.

The excelled photographers have the same characteristics; I'll mention the ones that made an impression on me the most.  

Questioning

They ask a lot of questions, and the most valuable questions involve the characteristics of light and how those characteristics relate to camera operation and composition.

They also question their intent of communication.

Mistakes

If they're new to photography, they'll make mistakes.

But instead of getting mired down in their frustration and discouragement, they'll see their mistakes and misunderstandings as the guidance they need to know which direction their studies and practice need to go and where they put their efforts to learn about photography.

In other words, by learning from their mistakes, they become better photographers.

Persistence and Consistency

They're persistent and consistent in their studies and practice.  

They'll practice every day to master techniques, and when they master one technique, they'll move on to another.

They understand that technique serves creativity.

They Get Help if They Need It

Usually, since they're self-motivated self-starters, they'll do their best to learn photography on their own; if they need help learning techniques, they'll find a good teacher with whom they resonate.

They'll Only Learn What They Need To Learn To Do the Work They Want To Do

They don't need to be photography "know-it-alls."

They'll learn only as much as they need to excel in the work they wanna do.

They're Open-Minded and Curious

They don't restrict themselves to rules of composition, and they can imagine different ways to photograph the same thing.

They're curious about the world around them and different forms of factual and self-expression.

They Rely on Their Minds Instead of a Machine To Make a Picture

They understand that a camera is a tool/machine for recording light so they can use almost any camera to make the best possible pictures.

They also understand that cameras don't make pictures; it's the photographer working the camera that makes the picture.

They Work Their Cameras in Manual Exposure Mode

They understand how to work their cameras in manual exposure mode and utilize the full functionality of the camera, allowing for techniques that allow for the most creativity.
 

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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.