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We have the desire to be better photographers, and we have faith that we could do it, but then doubt shows up.

When doubt shows up, that’s when we need to let determination kick in.

The doubt shows up when we make a mistake.

Our focus is off, the picture is too bright or dark, we’ve got blur, etc.

Our mistakes are discouraging and make us doubt ourselves.

But this is the point where we have to be determined not to give up.

In other words, when things get discouraging…

We’ve gotta tap into our determination and let it do its job so we can continue doing our work.

Determination is the antidote to doubt.

Determination keeps us from easily and unreasonably giving up.

Determination is a strong and consistent resolve we can feel in our gut.

Determination holds our studies and practice together.
 

Of course, we need the other things I mentioned, but when things look like they’re not going our way, we need to let determination play its part.

And part of what determination does is push us to learn from our mistakes and keep going on our way to being better photographers.

The Introduction To Photography classes are starting soon.
 

If the schedules don’t work for you, we could arrange a series of private lessonscovering the same material.

The Photography Basics (Introduction To Photography) group classes starts soon or you can learn the same stuff as a series of Private Lessons.
  
More ways to study and practice photography with me are below.

Call me at (202) 531-2344 if you need help determining the best course for you.

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A note about group class sizes: Did you know that some places that teach photography have up to 25 students in each class? 

Bigger ain't always better.

That's why I limit my group classes to no more than five participants because smaller classes make for better, more effective, and more efficient learning experiences.

But smaller classes also mean spots fill up quicker, so sign up soon. 

I'll help you be a better photographer—study and practice photography with me. 

Currently scheduled classes are below.

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.