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Many photographers want to create the "perfect" photograph or wait for the "perfect" light or subject.  

Would the opposite of perfect be "flawed," "imperfect," "bad," or any other word or condition you might think of?

Nope.

The opposite of perfect is:

• An intentionally exposed photograph that meets our tonality and other compositional criteria
• A picture we didn't get right but have an opportunity to "correct."
• A useful photograph
• A picture delivered on time
• A photographer who produces a picture
• A picture that has value
• Enough light to make a picture
• Whatever camera we have, even the one on our phone

We can go on and on.  

In other words, whatever we've got to work with is always good enough, and as long as we make the best pictures we can based on our compositional intent, that's good enough.

The definition of good enough is good enough.

Remember, the definition of good enough is good enough.

Because of that, we can forget about chasing perfection and bring our attention to our compositional intent without perfection pressuring us.  

If the compositional intent—our deliberate arrangement of elements to communicate a specific message or evoke a particular emotion—isn't what we need or want, we can change it.

But we can't attain perfection, and perfect offers us an excuse not to make good enough pictures.

In other words, since we can't attain perfection and its unattainable ideas, we're liberated from chasing it, and that frees us to make plenty of pictures that are good enough.

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.