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Regardless of where we are in our evolution as photographers, we’re doing the best we can.

Whether we’re working in fully automatic exposure mode, manual exposure mode, or anywhere in between, we’re doing OK.

Whatever our circumstances are, they require choices.

But what are we basing our choices on?

What is it that makes up our circumstances?

When considering our awareness, priorities, and situation, we’re considering our circumstances, and those are the things we gotta base our choices on.

Specifically, our circumstances include our understanding of camera operation, composition, and light when it comes to our studies and practice.
 

Of course, along with the things mentioned above, it also includes the equipment we have and the light we have to work with.

Depending on the work we do, some of our circumstances are beyond our control, like the light we have to work with.

But whatever our circumstances, we still got choices to make.

And one of the choices we gotta make is what exposure mode to work in.

Automatic exposure mode limits our choices to framing and content, and to pressing the shutter release to make an exposure.

Fully manual exposure mode gives us unlimited choices.

The more choices we have, the more possibilities and variations for our compositions.

As soon as we stop working in automatic exposure mode, even if we choose one of the priority exposure modes, we get access to a lot more camera functionality than we had in automatic exposure mode.

More camera functionality means more choices; more choices mean more compositional possibilities.

Whether we limit our choices by working in automatic exposure mode or get all the choices we can, we’re doing the best we can considering our circumstances at the moment, but remember, we could always do better.

And when we do better, our circumstances change.

I can help you be a better photographer.

I’ll help you understand the relationship between camera operation, composition, and light, and find your own way as a photographer so you can create photographs that express what you wanna communicate.
 

One way I could help you is through my Introduction to Photography class.

I’ve designed that class to help photographers understand how to use their cameras effectively and efficiently so they can create the best photographs possible.

If you want something more personal, DC Private Photography Lessons lets you work at your own pace and focus on what matters.

Or, if you like the idea of having 24/7 access to video tutorials related to my classes and the ability to contact me for questions, then my Online Learning Platform is the way to go.

Whatever path we take, we gotta make it our unique path.

And remember, we don’t take pictures— we make pictures.

When you’re ready to start making thoughtful, intentional, unique pictures that mean something to you, get in touch with me

Keep making pictures, keep asking questions, and if you want me to write about something, all you gotta do is reply to this email and let me know.

I’ll help you be a better photographer—study and practice photography with me.

Ways to learn with me are below and the Photography Basics-Introduction To Photography class start soon. 

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 on your own schedule by gaining access to the Introduction to Photography video tutorials 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.