Understand photography and learn to create meaningful, expressive, and unique photographs anytime, anywhere.
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Special Announcement
There’s only two spots left in the Photography Basics/Introduction To Photography class starting this Sunday, March, 29.
Special Announcement
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
A lotta times, photographers will ask me, “What camera should I get?”
That’s a question I can’t answer.
Only the photographer can decide what camera they’ll need to do the work they wanna do.
But at the very least, I can give ‘em a simple breakdown of the two most popular camera types.
Mirrorless cameras are smaller, lighter, and packed with modern features like real-time exposure previews, faster burst rates, advanced autofocus, and excellent video.
A mid-range mirrorless kit usually lessens our bank accounts by $900–$1200.
On the other hand, DSLRs offer optical viewfinders, longer battery life, and a tactile, balanced feel many photographers still love, and will lighten our wallet by about at $500–$800 with a comparable lens.
Budget matters, but it’s just part of the equation.
We also need a camera that feels good in our hands and has all the functions we need to be the photographers we wanna be.
After setting our budget, it’s about how we feel about our experience of working with the camera, so we can fluidly create meaningful, expressive, and unique photographs anytime, anywhere.
No matter what camera you choose to work with, I’ll help you become a better photographer.
Ways To Study and Practice Photography With Me
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Customized Private Photography Instruction
DC Private Photography Lessons
Online Private Photography Instruction
Prefer a structured class experience?
Learn to Think Like a Photographer
Photography Basics / Intro to Photography
Intermediate Photography
Getting to Know Your Camera
Master Composition with Your Smartphone
Looking for ongoing learning at your own pace?
Sam’s Online Learning Platform for Photographers
Understand photography and learn to create meaningful, expressive, and unique photographs anytime, anywhere.
