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Whenever I'm at a photography exhibit, I hear people talking about how they like or dislike a picture or think a photograph is good or bad.

The same picture, viewed by different people, is good and bad depending on who's talking.

When I'm at a show, and someone walks around with me, they sometimes ask what I think of a picture.

My answer is that it's always interesting.

Do some pictures stand out to me more than others?

Of course!

But this isn't based on good or bad or liking or disliking.

It depends on how the subject matter resonates with me and how much it holds my interest by communicating a compelling message or feeling because of the photographer's unique artistic vision.

When I'm viewing an image, in addition to the subject, I'm looking at the light, how the photographer uses elements of composition, and how the image communicates the artist's intent according to their artistic statement.

Photography is filled with technically excellent failures because the photographs don't communicate a compelling statement, frequently because the photographer doesn't understand how to communicate their artistic vision or has missed an opportunity.

We all have an artistic vision and plenty of opportunities to make pictures; we just need to understand camera operation, composition, and light to express our creative visions and create a compelling picture when the opportunity arises.
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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.