{"id":15796,"date":"2022-03-04T10:13:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T15:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/?p=15796"},"modified":"2026-04-01T06:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:47:14","slug":"learn-to-take-great-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/learn-to-take-great-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to Take Great Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Photo Class Starts April 22!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn to take great photos in four weeks.  My popular photo course Introduction to Digital Photography is returning this spring. This small group photography course will be held at my NEW studio at 62 Main Street in downtown Plymouth, NH.  The class will meet on four Friday mornings from 9:00 &#8211; 11:00 a.m., April 22, 29, &amp; May 6, 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build a strong foundation for your photography in this course.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want to take better photographs of your friends and family, nature, or your travels, then this Introduction to Digital Photography course is for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;By the end of the course, you\u2019ll be more confident in your camera settings and your photography skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is designed for you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Learn the most essential functions of your DSLR or mirrorless camera<\/li><li>Understand basic photographic terminology<\/li><li>Learn to use your camera in Manual Mode <\/li><li>Gain a better understanding of light and composition<\/li><li>Learn how to recognize and use different kinds of light<\/li><li>Understand different types of lenses and how they work<\/li><li>Create stronger images with composition<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NH-Photography-Class-Maundy-Mitchell-spring-2022-calendar_0045-662x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Spring 2022 photo course calendar - Intro to Digital Photography\" class=\"wp-image-15799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NH-Photography-Class-Maundy-Mitchell-spring-2022-calendar_0045-662x1024.jpg 662w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NH-Photography-Class-Maundy-Mitchell-spring-2022-calendar_0045-466x720.jpg 466w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NH-Photography-Class-Maundy-Mitchell-spring-2022-calendar_0045-78x120.jpg 78w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NH-Photography-Class-Maundy-Mitchell-spring-2022-calendar_0045-768x1188.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NH-Photography-Class-Maundy-Mitchell-spring-2022-calendar_0045-65x100.jpg 65w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NH-Photography-Class-Maundy-Mitchell-spring-2022-calendar_0045-993x1536.jpg 993w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NH-Photography-Class-Maundy-Mitchell-spring-2022-calendar_0045-1324x2048.jpg 1324w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NH-Photography-Class-Maundy-Mitchell-spring-2022-calendar_0045-scaled.jpg 1655w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><figcaption>Spring 2022 Photo Course Calendar &#8211; Intro to Digital Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday mornings, 9 \u2013 11 am<br>April 22, 29 &amp; May 6, 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class size will be limited to six students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition: $210<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<strong>To apply, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"ma&#105;&#x6c;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x3a;ma&#117;&#110;&#x64;&#x79;&#x40;mau&#110;&#x64;&#x79;&#x6d;itc&#104;&#x65;&#x6c;&#x6c;.co&#109;\">&#x6d;&#x61;&#117;n&#x64;&#x79;&#x40;&#109;a&#x75;&#x6e;&#x64;&#121;m&#x69;&#x74;&#x63;&#104;e&#x6c;&#x6c;&#x2e;&#99;o&#x6d;<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-Hands-on-Course_0013-1024x492.jpg\" alt=\"Two black and white photos : Maundy Mitchell giving a photo demonstration, and the door and inside of Maundy Mitchell Photography studio\" class=\"wp-image-14883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-Hands-on-Course_0013-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-Hands-on-Course_0013-720x346.jpg 720w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-Hands-on-Course_0013-120x58.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-Hands-on-Course_0013-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-Hands-on-Course_0013-150x72.jpg 150w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-Hands-on-Course_0013-1536x737.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-Hands-on-Course_0013-100x48.jpg 100w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Maundy-Mitchell-Photography-Studio-Hands-on-Course_0013.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Maundy is not only an Incredibly talented and skilled portrait photographer, but a gifted instructor who is able to translate technical photo and camera talk into understandable people speak. The reviews of each of our photo homework with affirming yet instructive comments were invaluable in learning the craft. There is so much to absorb and it was so much fun, I would happily take this same class over and over<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 Kathy Kelsey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cMaundy is not only a great photographer and portraitist, she is also a well-spoken and articulate teacher.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Bruce Denis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Maundy\u2019s classes were excellent, beautifully structured to blend the technical and artistic aspects of digital photography.&nbsp; In each course, she offered theory, examples, hands-on work, and supportive critiques that allowed us to better assess our photos.&nbsp; And because she kept the classes small, Maundy was able to take time with each of us and provide thoughtful ideas for our ongoing improvement.&nbsp; My husband and I had earlier enjoyed a portrait session with Maundy, and she brought the same professionalism and joy to her classes as she had to our photo session.<\/em>\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013 Sara Jayne Steen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Maundy Mitchell is an awesome teacher. I took both her \u2018Introduction to Digital Photography\u2019 and \u2018Introduction to Portrait Photography\u2019 classes. I was able to fill in some gaps in my learning through her classes. &nbsp;She provides an excellent summary of basic photography techniques and delivers hands on learning. &nbsp;She knows how to encourage students to explore their hidden talents while gaining a new appreciation of art. I really enjoyed how she analyzed the work of famous artists, such as Rembrandt, John Singer Sargent, etc. [She applied their techniques to] her photography work and turned them into pieces of art. I also learned so much about lights, how to set up lights, how to build connections with anyone being shot through her Studio Portrait class. &nbsp;&nbsp;I enjoyed her classes very much! What she taught me about photography and art will stay with me.<\/em>\u201d&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Tinglan Yang<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>I just completed the eight sessions of Maundy\u2019s two photography workshops. I was a complete novice when I started \u2013 didn\u2019t know the first thing about my camera. And I was in classes with people who were real artists! But Maundy has a marvelous ability to teach to all levels at once and to use examples from each student\u2019s work to broaden everyone\u2019s understanding. I feel I am still at the beginning of this journey, but that I have the tools to continue. I would encourage anyone, at any stage in their photography journey, to take Maundy\u2019s classes. You will be so glad you did.<\/em>\u201d &nbsp;\u2013 Stephanie Osborne<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Learning from Maundy Mitchell has been the best decision I made for my photography. I highly recommend both of these classes!<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Marissa Prata<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Maundy Mitchell\u2019s portrait photography class is the most educational and helpful of any photography class I have taken. She knows this subject of portraits as seen through the history of portraiture in art. Her instruction focuses on being aware of light and the photographer making a meaningful contact with their subject in their quest to produce a successful portrait photograph.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Molly Drummond<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cMaundy is absolutely amazing and I would recommend her to anyone. I participated in her 4-week Portrait Photography class and I was completely blown away. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and I can say I\u2019ve gained so much from this course. Highly recommend to anyone that\u2019s looking to expand their photography skills or to simply allow her to take your portrait. She is the best!\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Chelsea Klinger<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring Photo Class Starts April 22! You can learn to take great photos in four weeks. My popular photo course Introduction to Digital Photography is returning this spring. This small group photography course will be held at my NEW studio at 62 Main Street in downtown Plymouth, NH. 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