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Remember, I'd like to know what you want to know about photography.

So, if you have any questions, email me at sam@samdamico.com. 

Some one asked if I could extend the One-Day Private Photography Lesson Sale, which started on Sunday, November 2, at 3:00 p.m. and was scheduled to end on Monday, November 3, at 3:00 p.m.—It’s extended, but it’ll be done by midnight tonight.

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We might think that the real intent of our (a photographer's) work is to make pictures of interesting things that we see.

Our real work is to make the uninteresting look interesting as a photograph.

Additionally, our real work incidentally involves tools like a camera and lighting equipment, and of course, we've gotta know how to operate those things.
 

Remember, our camera is a tool to record light.

If we've got a complex camera, such as an SLR (film) or DSLR (digital), it's best to learn to operate it in manual exposure mode, as this allows for the most camera functionality.
 

And when we have the most camera functionality, we can utilize it to enhance the techniques in our visual toolbox.
 

Remember, technique serves creativity, so the more techniques we can apply, the more creative we can be.
 

Techniques such as metering, picking aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to achieve the desired visual effects, as well as focusing modes and focus areas, ensure that what we want to be sharp is indeed sharp.
 

When it comes to composition, instead of the rules of composition, think of the elements of composition. Everything we do, even the cameras we have, is an element of that composition.
 

We need to study and practice three key areas: camera operation, composition, and light.
 

The first things to pay attention to and learn about are the relationship between camera operation and composition.

While we're studying and practicing with camera operation, composition, and their relationships, we're indirectly learning about light.

And when we have a solid foundation, we can build upon it.
 

That's what the introduction of photography classes is about, and one of the things I discussed in the last meeting is that, to prepare the class participants for more advanced studies and practice, I introduced them to the characteristics of light.
 

It's not that the characteristics of light are new to them; they've been working with them throughout the class.

They've just never described them and understood how the characteristics of light play out visually right before their eyes.

The Photography Basics/Introduction to Photography class, will help you be a better photographer.  

But if the group  schedules don’t work for you, you can schedule
private photography lessons for a more personalized approach.

Or join my Online Learning Platform; you’ll have a bunch of photography lessons at your disposal anytime and anywhere you want.

However you choose to learn  with me, I’ll help you be a better photographer-study and practice photography with me.

If you’ve got questions or want to talk about the best way for you to learn photography with me, don’t hesitate to reach out.

There’s more ways to study and practice with me below.

The Photography Basics/Introduction to Photography classes are starting soon.
 

If you can’t make any of those schedules, Private Lessons would be the way to go.

If none of my in-person ways of learning work for you, then you can study and practice at your own pace and schedule by joinining me on my Online Learning Platform for Photographers.

It’s the next best thing to taking an in-person class with me; you could even ask me questions, and members get exclusive access to all the other member-only educational content created to help you be the best photographer you can be.  

As one member told me, their monthly membership is cheaper than their weekly coffee habit, and more useful than any YouTube videos they’ve watched, especially since they could ask me questions.

Access to this content and other content related to the photography classes I teach in person requires a membership, which costs $25 a month. (You can also join for free and get access to content that’s available to everyone.) 

Here’s the link: Online Learning Platform for Photographers 

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 in-person scheduled group classes? Then, in-person Private Lessons suited to your schedule are always an option.