When the Button You Didn’t Know Existed Changes Everything
Thomas returned for his second photography lesson, this time bringing his friend Cindy for her very first session. Cindy mentioned early on that she had owned her Sony camera for several years, but never quite liked how one part of the lens operated. I asked to see her camera as I knew the exact button to switch to address the issue! She did not even know that button existed. I was glad to be able to instantly solve the issue that had been frustrating her for years. Those are the kinds of small but powerful adjustments that can completely change someone’s relationship with their camera.
Even though this was Thomas’s second time hearing my 5-step process for shooting in manual mode, the review helped reinforce what he learned during our first one-on-one session. We wrapped up with hands-on shooting practice in the studio. I guided them through applying the 5-step process step by step, then changed the scenario and asked them to create a well-exposed, sharp image completely on their own. Watching that moment when everything clicks is always the best part.
Photography Lessons Available in Pacific Grove
If you own a mirrorless or DSLR camera and feel like you are only using a fraction of its potential, you are not alone. Many people buy a powerful camera but never fully understand how to control it. My photography lessons in Pacific Grove are designed to simplify manual mode, build confidence, and give you a repeatable process you can use anywhere — indoors, outdoors, portraits, landscapes, or everyday life, letting you get the most out of your camera!
Lessons take place at my Pacific Grove studio and are tailored to your camera and your goals. Whether you are brand new to manual mode or looking to refine your technique, I will meet you exactly where you are and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.