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No photograph will exactly match our hopes, so in some respects, we could consider that a failure.

However, on the other hand, we've already succeeded.

Remember, no photograph is worthless.

The fact that we've put in the time and effort to make a photograph is a success because we've created something worthwhile.

So, since failure and success lie on a spectrum and are somewhat out of our control, the real question becomes:

What will we do since we've committed time and effort to creating a photograph?

We can't possibly control everything, but we can pay attention to right here and right now.

 This approach allows us to fully engage with what we photograph and think about what we intend to communicate.

We waste our efforts on trying to control the uncontrollable.

Instead of wasting our efforts on the uncontrollable, we should be attentive to what we can control.-our camera, composition, and response to the light we see and feel.

If we want the most creative control possible, then using our camera in manual exposure mode is the way to go.

We meter to evaluate light intensity.

Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO control depth of field, blur, noise, and tonality.

Our focusing modes allow us to sharpen a specific object in our picture.

And don't forget to use color as an element of composition with white balance.

Manual exposure mode offers us the most creative control in our work.

If we have a camera with a manual exposure mode option and haven't been using it, we may be making pictures that we're occasionally happy with.

Still, we could be making pictures we're always happy with because we'll know we're doing all we can to make the best pictures possible because we're creating pictures working in manual exposure mode.

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.