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After week one of the Introduction to Photography class, weeks two through four include a quiz at the beginning of each meeting.

Here’s an example of what the quiz is like.
 

I ask the class participants to set their aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to F8, 1/500 of a second, and 400, respectively.
 

The questions then test the participants' understanding of camera and lens operation and compositional outcomes.
 

And here’s an example of how the questions might go.

1. Decrease exposure using the opening in your lens by two stops. What’s the new setting?

2. If you were to make your shutter speed slower by three stops, what would your new shutter speed be?

3. What would the new setting be if you increased light sensitivity by one stop?

The weekly quiz intends to solidify the understanding of camera operation and compositional outcomes when it comes to photography.

There’s no grades given; the weekly quiz serves as an evaluation of the understanding of camera operation and compositional outcomes.

When we can see what we know and don’t know, we can drive the direction of our studies and practice accordingly.
 

How do you think you would’ve done on the quiz?

The Introduction To Photography classes are starting soon.
 

If the schedules don’t work for you, we could arrange a series of private lessons covering 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.