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Humans are creatures of habit, and since photographers are humans, that makes us creatures of habit too.

And our habits have us doing our usual stuff.

That ain't necessarily bad, though, because our usual stuff gives us structures and stability.

However, when we do the same as we did without considering our options, we're "doing the usual" in a habitual way.

When we do the usual without considering our options, we overlook an opportunity to do our usual more efficiently, effectively, and creatively and break the habits that keep us from doing the usual in a way that serves us better.

We habitually make our usual photographs, use our usual exposure mode, use our usual lens/focal length, and follow the usual rules of composition.

Our usual habits might not always be the most creative, though.

If we usually photograph landscapes, we could challenge ourselves to make portraits or try our eye at street photography.

If we habitually work in automatic exposure mode, learning to work in manual exposure mode or aperture and shutter priority modes would be helpful.

We could try a new focal length that expands or narrows our usual angle of view and lens perspective.

And if we're usually following rules of composition, that's a habit we should stop immediately.

When we look at our habits and consider the other things we can do when making photographs, we expand our visual awareness and vocabulary and open up new possibilities in creativity.

When our usual habits don't support our progression in skills and creativity, it's time to change our usual detrimental habits to helpful habits that support our progression in skills, understanding, and creativity.

Because if we don't change our detrimental habits to helpful habits, we don't make progress, or at worst, we fall behind.
 

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.