Photography Classes and Photography Courses – Be a Better Photographer! Study and Practice Photography With Sam D’Amico

Be a better photographer! Sam D’Amico offers online and in-person photography classes, courses, and private/customized photography instruction. Whether you’re a beginning photographer, advanced practitioner, or somewhere in between, Sam can help you be a better photographer. 

“Sam D’Amico’s teaching style gently balances his experience and technical expertise with his ability to draw out a student’s own initiatives and interest. He leads without pulling and yet he pushes his students to try new approaches both technically and visually within their photography just for the sake of doing so. Sam shares the love of his own work while being open to learning from his students. All this and he’s just plain fun too.” Karen Elliott Greisdorf, Professional Photographer

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Photography Classes and Photography Courses Offered by Sam

In-Person or Online One-on-One Private Instruction.
Please be fully vaccinated and follow all CDC and local guidelines if we meet in person.

Currently Scheduled Online Live Group Classes/Webinars

• Getting to Know Your Camera
• Introduction to Photography

 Classes/Webinars Available on Sam’s Online Learning Platform for Photographers

• Learn to Think Like a Photographer
• Getting to Know Your Camera

Don’t hesitate to contact Sam if you have any questions.

Other Ways to Work With Sam

While this is not the same as studying photography with Sam as the previous ways, they’re better than nothing and give you a good idea of how he teaches.

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Photography Classes and Photography Courses

Because there are various ways to learn photography with Sam, you’ll have plenty of flexibility when it comes to your studies and practice. On the one hand, you can work with him in one of his group photography classes or photography courses in Washington, DC. You can do a private lesson with him or even a series of private lessons at a discount. On the other hand, you can work with him online. However, you choose to work with Sam; you’ll be working with a teacher who’s a seasoned photographer and photography teacher. And has a knack for transferring what he knows quickly to students.

Some Words From Sam

My Concerns about Safety

COVID19 has dramatically changed the way our society functions. And in response, my primary concern is our health and safety. The way I held in-person group classes in the past does not appear to be a safe way to conduct photography classes now. Below you’ll find how I’ve changed the way I teach photography. And when it comes to online instruction, I can wholeheartedly say that learning online is just as effective as in-person group instruction, AND it’s safe and convenient. If you don’t believe me, read this. Can We Learn Photography Online?

Should You Study and Practice Photography with Me?

While that’s an excellent question to ask, I don’t know. In addition, it’s a question that we both need to answer. But we can’t answer that question without some preliminary work. Because we probably don’t even know each other, it’s probably a good idea to get to know a bit about each other before we start workin’ together. In other words, you want to know if what I do can help you, and I want to make sure that I can help you. Below you’ll find some of my thoughts about photography instruction and suggestions on ways you can contact me so we can start working together.

Some Thoughts about Photography Teachers

I’ve taken several photography classes and courses during my studies and practice as a photographer. And based on my experience working with teachers who’ve taught me photography, my mileage, so to speak, has varied. In other words, I seemed to learn more when working with some teachers when compared to others.

I Wouldn’t Label Teachers as “Good” Or “Bad.”

Each teacher has their way as a photographer and their way as a teacher. Furthermore, I seem to resonate with some teachers and some I don’t. In other words, I either connect with a teacher, or I don’t connect with a teacher.

And to clarify, I’m not saying that I didn’t learn ANYTHING from the teachers with who I didn’t connect. Because there was something to be learned in ALL the classes I took, some teachers profoundly influenced my studies and practice, which affected who I am when I’m a photographer and who I am when being a photography teacher.

Teachers That Provide Structure and Guidance

The teachers that I resonate with don’t seem to be teachers. They seem to act more as guides during their photography classes and courses, which get me to think about how I study and practice photography. They don’t tell me what to do or how to do something. The teachers talk, I listen. I make some notes and ask some questions.

Then they suggest ways to put into practice what they covered during class. They teach in such a way that allows me to find my path as a photographer, and in finding my way as a photographer, I become the best photographer that I can be. And as a result of my experience with photography teachers, I teach like the teachers with who I resonate.

Photography Classes and Photography Courses – What’s the Difference?

In brief, from my perspective, a photography teacher’s perspective, a class is a one-meeting event. In contrast, a course is a series of lessons.

What Matters When It Comes To Photography Classes and Photography Courses?

Photography Schools

When I began studying photography, I went to schools that taught photography as part of their curriculum. I started at a local community college, and then, as my studies got more specific and intensive, I went to schools that taught visual arts.

I soon learned that schools were just structures. And while schools may have reputations, the thing that drives that reputation is the teachers who teach there. In other words, schools are places to go to learn from teachers. But it’s the teacher in the school that really matters when it comes to our learning.

Photography Teachers

As I previously stated, when it comes to our learning,  I think the teacher is more important than the school where they teach.

In some cases, when I signed up for classes, I didn’t know who would lead the class because there seemed to be no opportunity to speak with the teacher before taking the course. In other words, it was a crap-shoot in terms of whether I would connect with the teacher or not. Consequently, I think that it’s essential to talk with a teacher before taking a class.

What’s Taught Vs. How Taught

While many teachers may teach the same subject, HOW they teach is what’ll be working for you or not.

So, back to the question at hand. Should you study and practice photography with me? Maybe you should, and maybe you shouldn’t.

But let’s find out.

Can I Work with You as a Photography Teacher?

Since I’m not a “photography school,” you can talk with me, “the teacher,” directly. And I’ll talk with you about the photography classes and photography courses I offer. But more importantly, I want to talk with you about what you’d like to get out of working with me.

We’ll have a good talk about what you’re currently doing as a photographer, what equipment you’re using, and why you’d like to take a class. And during our conversation, we’ll discover whether you should take a class with me or not.

Because, If we resonate/connect, there’s a good chance that we should be working together. And if you decide to work with me, I’ll do my best to “teach,” and all I expect from you is that you’ll do your best to “learn.”

So, if that sounds good to you, that’s GREAT!!! And so we can get going, contact me, a phone call is preferred.

So,  all we need to do now is to have a conversation to determine which of the photography classes and courses I offer will serve you best.
And thanks for taking the time to read this, and thank you for your consideration.

Which Way of Learning Is Best for You?

Evaluation Forms
Please fill out the forms entirely and be sure to include your phone number when filling out the Photography Instruction Strategy Questionnaire.

• Photography Instruction Strategy Questionnaire
• Basic Photography and Camera Operation Test

Any Questions?

I prefer phone calls because I enjoy talking about photography and getting to know the photographers I’ll be working with. But, of course, do whatever you’d prefer.

 

 

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