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As photographers, we record moments in flux.

We wanna record momentous occasions like a kid's first steps, the first kiss of a couple at a marriage ceremony, or the fleeting things happening at places we visit; we wanna record the impermanence of the things we see as a permanent recording of light, and we call it a photograph.

Whenever I work with photographers, I help them become better by helping them understand the interrelationship between camera operation and composition and observing and describing light.

One of the reasons we miss the photographs we want to make is that we just don't understand what we're doing.

And because we don't understand what we're doing, our pictures are too dark or bright, blurry, out of focus, etc.

The result of our misunderstanding is frustration, and learning photography is the fix to our frustration.

With learning comes understanding.

And with understanding comes better pictures.

Our job is to observe and evaluate the light we're working with, visualize the photograph we'd like to make, and intentionally and thoughtfully operate our camera in a way that'll make the best photograph we can so when that once-in-a-lifetime moment arises, we can make a picture of it before the moment passes.

I can help you improve your skills by working with you during my Introduction to Photography class.

You'll understand the subtleties of camera operation and composition, enabling you to make technically sound and emotionally compelling pictures.

Can't make it to the group classes?

Then, private lessons are the way to go.

Most importantly, our photography is a way of telling stories and recording moments that we wanna remember.

When we're skilled photographers, we can make pictures that we can hold onto that'll trigger those memories.

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

Call me if you need help determining the best course for you.

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.

And remember, we learn and improve by doing, so practice making at least one picture daily.