We had another fun class this week and friends went from not knowing how to change their settings on their camera to understanding how the exposure triangle works!

I love teaching these classes. It’s so much fun to help people learn to do something they’ve always wanted to do but thought it was too complicated or too scary. It’s not! You can learn to use your camera too.

I keep the classes small so that we have plenty of time for questions and practice. I walk you through changing the settings on your camera until you can do it.

If you’ve spent the money on a nice camera and love taking pictures, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get the most out of it you can and learn how to use it properly.

I’d love to show you how.

Check out the Shoot Shop page and sign up to get the first notification about the next class. I’m planning to do another one in October. I’d love to see you there.

You’re taking close-up shots of your favorite face, what’s the best way to get a sharp image?

1. Focus on the eye. Especially if you have a lens that allows you to blur the background (50mm f/1.8 is a great starter lens for that), you will need to watch where you focus. Some cameras will allow you to move your focal point so you can focus to one side while your subject is composed in the center of the frame. Tap the screen of your iPhone to focus on your subject.

2. Be still. Brace your arms to steady yourself as you take the shot.

3. Make sure you have good light.

Have fun getting shots of that adorable face!