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We can think of "obvious " and "maybe" as different mindsets when making pictures.

"Obvious" closes our minds and eliminates any possibilities.

"Maybe" opens our minds and expands our possibilities.

Obviously, when we work in an automatic exposure mode, we drastically limit our creative possibilities.

When we work bound by rules of composition, it's obvious that those rules also limit our creativity.

When we work in manual exposure mode, we work in a "maybe" mindset.

Manual exposure mode offers us endless possibilities in terms of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, as well as focusing options, tonality options, etc.; in other words, maybe this'll work, maybe that'll work.

We've gotta determine which "maybe" best communicates our intent of composition.

Nothing beats the fluidity of composition and variety of compositional outcomes that working in manual exposure mode with a maybe mindset gives us.

Working this way allows us to choose the most techniques in terms of camera operation, and since technique serves creativity, having the most technique possibilities serves us well.

To do this, we must understand photography and how to work our cameras confidently and effectively in manual exposure mode.

If you need help doing that, it's obvious that registering for an upcoming Introduction to Photography class will help you be a better photographer by helping you understand how to work with the endless possibilities of compositional maybes.

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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.