Learn To Think Like A Photographer-A DC Photography Class
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PAGE
COVID-19 NOTICE
Due to COVID-19, all classes in Washington DC have been restructured to be taught effectively online.
Until further notice, ALL photography classes will be taught online/remotely using the Zoom platform.
Please contact Sam if you have any questions.
Please be safe and take care and give care.
Upcoming Classes, Price, And Registration
Class Description
Learn To Think Like A Photographer-A DC Photography Class
1 meeting, 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Limited to 8 participants
- This is a very basic class and it’s strongly recommended that you use the camera on your phone while participating in the class.
- If you’d like more advanced studies and practice using another type of camera please register for the Introduction to Photography class or the Getting To Know Your Camera class. (Link below).
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What You’ll Learn
If we’re gonna be photographers, we gotta think like photographers. In a nutshell, learning to “think like a photographer” is what this class is about. Specifically, we’ll talk about how to use our cameras during the process of creating a photograph. We’ll also cover photography basics. Finally, we’ll put into practice what we talk about’ about. What I mean by that is we’ll relate what we do with our camera to what we think about during making the picture (composition). As a result, we’ll make better pictures AND they’ll be compositions that are uniquely yours.
During The Learn To Think Like A Photographer class we’ll get into everything we do as photographers to create our photographs. We’ll break down how we create a photograph step by step. When we break down and examine what we do as photographers we’ll be more involved in the composition. When we get involved in the process of composition we make better photographs. During the class, we’ll think of our camera as a tool to create the best photographs that we possibly can. When we understand the tool that we work with then we’ll use that tool skillfully. When we do that, the camera becomes less important and our thought process becomes more important.
How You’ll Learn
During this hands-on, 90 minute class, you’ll get familiar with what we do as photographers. We’ll go through the process of seeing something to photograph to what we do with our camera and our mind to create the photograph. In addition, we’ll think about the intent of composition and camera operation. While applying thought to what we do as photographers during the class, you’ll automatically realize the best picture that you can make and then you’ll make it. You’ll learn by doing.
- While working with Sam, you’ll be introduced to the process of “thinking like a photographer”. Also, while using the camera on your phone, you’ll be engaged in every aspect of the creation of your picture.
- During the class, you’ll be given “assignments” to do in order to help you solidify the course material.
- This is a very basic class and is geared to photographers regardless of camera or experience.
Prerequisites
- A camera on your phone.
- An interest in becoming a more observant, thoughtful and proficient photographer.
Nellie says: “Sam is able to explain the basics of photography, cameras, and light in a way that is so much less complicated than beginners photography books. He’s a great teacher.”
Learn To Think Like A Photographer-Student Comments
https://samdamico.com/student-comments-learn-to-think-like-a-photographer/
Since this is a new class there are no student comments available.
Important Notices
- Please bring something to take notes with to class.
- When registering for this class on the day that it is scheduled, you must bring a copy of your receipt as your proof of payment in order to be admitted.
- By registering for this class I agree to the Registration Terms And Conditions. (https://samdamico.com/registration-terms-and-conditions/)
NOTE:
- This is my version of a “phone photography” class. And although you’ll be using the phone on your camera, this ain’t a typical “camera phone class”.
- We won’t be talking about “apps” or “filters” or any “post-processing” tips and tricks.
- Instead, we’ll be concentrating on photography, composition, and camera operation.
- As a result, you’ll become a more observant, thoughtful and skillful, photographer.
- In short, by using the camera on your phone, you’ll learn about the foundational thought processes of composition and camera operation that we use when creating a photograph.
- If you’d like more advanced studies and practice, while using a more advanced camera, please register for the Introduction to Photography class or the Getting To Know Your Camera class. (Link below).
Class Meeting Location
The Learn To Think Like A Photographer-A DC Photography Class always meets at location #2.
- Getting to the classes–>https://samdamico.com/getting-to-the-classes/#location-2
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PAGE
COVID-19 NOTICE
Due to COVID-19, all classes in Washington DC have been restructured to be taught effectively online.
Until further notice, ALL photography classes will be taught online/remotely using the Zoom platform.
Please contact Sam if you have any questions.
Please be safe and take care and give care.
Upcoming Classes, Price, And Registration
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PAGE
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Diane Grant
I am registered for Learn to Think Like a Photographer session on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:30 AM.
Please confirm location considering government shutdown. Thanks!
Thank you for registering for the class, Diane.
Due to the Government shutdown, we’ll be meeting at location #1`
https://samdamico.com/photography-class-information-related/getting-to-the-classes/
Thanks!
You’re welcome, Diane. I’ll see you on Monday.
Hi, would you double check on the date for the 3rd Saturday in October.
I would like to register but the date may be wrong. I plan to register for the
Intermediate class but per your suggestion, I will take this class to make
sure it seems I am ready.
Hello Deidre,
Thank you for your interest in my photography classes and thank your for notifying me of my mistake in scheduling.
The class you mention is being held on Sunday, NOT Saturday, October 22. from 11:30 am to 1 pm. I’ve updated the schedule on the registration page. https://samdamico.com/photography-camera-basics/#upcoming-classes-price-and-registration
In terms of the intermediate Photography class, here are the prerequisites for that class. https://samdamico.com/intermediate-photography-washington-dc-photography-class/#prerequisites.
Please call me at 202-531-2344 so we can be sure that you’ll be taking a class that is best suited for you.
Best Regards,
Sam