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The mind of a seasoned photographer sees everything as a source of light.

And by seeing and understanding the characteristics of the light, assuming they understand camera operation and composition, they know what they need to do to make the best photograph they can with the light they are experiencing

With this type of mind, we could practice photography anytime, anywhere, even without a camera

For example, if we tap into our photographer's mind, we could see whatever light we’re singing and imagine it is a photograph

When we imagined it as a photograph, we could begin to imagine what we need to do in terms of camera operation to get the picture we want

What aperture would we pick to get the depth of field we need?

Which shutter speed would we prefer to achieve the amount of blur that is visually supportive?

What ISO would be tolerable in terms of noise?

Not to mention, what should we focus on to make whatever we’re focusing on sharp?

We can do this with or without a camera by observing and describing the light's characteristics.

We should practice generously, as much and as often as possible.

We strengthen our understanding and hone our technique when we practice generously and frequently.
 

In a nutshell, this means that if we’re going to be photographers, we’ve got to do photography.

Even thinking about the process of creating a picture is good practice because that is the step before camera operation.

Before considering how we would use our camera to create a picture, we’ve gotta define what we want our picture to communicate.

There’s an old joke.

A violinist who has just graduated from music school gets off the subway in New York, goes up to an old gentleman, and asks him how to get to Carnegie Hall.
 

And the old gentleman answers, “Practice!”

The same goes for our photography.
 

How do we get to be skilled photographers!?

Practice!
 

Ways to learn photography by studying and practicing with me are below.

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.