As the next college year approaches, I’ve been thinking about what I’ve learned so far about photography, both in and out of the classroom. All the technical and operational basics, for sure, along with lots of creative details that more experience and practice will make stronger. It’s been a great year.
But there is one thing I continue to struggle with overall – it’s simply vision, in all its many forms. That includes seeing clearly as my old eyes dim with time, developing a personal style and creative direction for my work overall, and maybe most puzzling, understanding how the camera, lighting and all of the other gear can be fully exploited to fulfill that vision.
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As a relatively new user of the creative suite of tools, particularly those tools devoted to photography, I’ve had to adjust the way I learn and adapt to new software in order to get comfortable with these products. Here’s why.
Many people find it hard to find the one thing they want to do with their time that makes them happy. For some, they know from an early age that they will be a doctor, lawyer, baker, etc. I never knew. Still don’t. But I do love photography. Over the past year, I’ve immersed myself in it, studied it, practiced it. But it’s been a bit of a hard road. 
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