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We're a physicist if we've ever made a photograph with a camera.

Most of us aren't trained in physics, but our intuitive sense of what a camera is and does means we have a theory about the camera as a light recording tool.

Studying physics will not likely make us better photographers, but understanding how camera operation, composition, and light influence our pictures' outcome will.

But, we've gotta look at how our theories work out for us.

Everyone who makes a picture (or doesn't) has a theory of photographic composition.

And part of that theory has to do with which exposure modes we use.

And when those theories don't result in us getting the pictures we want, it'd help us to look into why.

Defaulting to automatic exposure mode is fine if we can make the pictures we want.

But that's not usually the case because our ability to control most compositional elements isn't available.

What exposure mode we use matters because that drives the creative control we get with our camera.

Don't surrender creative control too easily.

Although there's a learning curve to work in manual exposure mode, the effort we put into that learning pays off in understanding how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focusing modes and areas, metering, etc, allows us the most creativity and technique.

When our theory of photography includes working in manual exposure mode, we thrive as photographers.

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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.