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During the Photography Basics (Introduction To Photography) class, we'll use a technique called bracketing early in our studies and practice.

Specifically, we create a the same picture with five varying tonalities.

Ideally, we apply this technique to three separate and visually distinct pictures and use either aperture, shutter speed, or ISO to change the tonality of each image.

We do the technique to learn camera operation, control tonality, and basic critiquing and editing to choose our preferred tonality.

Bracketing is helpful to do in the early stages of our studies and practice.

But, at some point, we replace it with a technique called "metering and tonal placement" that allows us to choose our preferred tonality before we make the picture.

As we get more skilled and confident with our photography, we'll realize we don't need to make a lot of pictures to make the best photograph we can.

Because when it comes down to it unless we're doing a photo essay, all we need is one.

The Photography Basics (Introduction To Photography) class starts in early August; If you don't wanna wait 'till then you can also take this class as a series of Private Lessons.

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

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.