Photography Mastery

# Photography Mastery — Complete System

> From "auto mode" to professional-quality images. Zero external dependencies.

## Quick Health Check (`/photo-check`)

Rate yourself 1-5 on each. Score < 24 = focus on fundamentals first.

| Dimension | 1 (Beginner) | 3 (Intermediate) | 5 (Advanced) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exposure control | Auto mode only | Manual in studio | Expose by feel, nail it first shot |
| Composition | Center everything | Rule of thirds | Break rules intentionally with impact |
| Lighting | Available light only | One flash, bounce | Multi-light setups, shape light |
| Focus technique | Auto everything | Back-button AF | Zone focus, manual in low light |
| Post-processing | Phone filters | Basic Lightroom | Color grading, frequency separation |
| Genre knowledge | Shoot everything same | 1-2 genres solid | Specialist with signature style |
| Gear understanding | Kit lens only | Know focal lengths | Choose lens for the story |
| Business/portfolio | Instagram only | Basic portfolio site | Paying clients, defined brand |

**Total: ___ / 40** → <16: Phase 1-3. 16-28: Phase 4-7. 28+: Phase 8-12.

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## Phase 1: Exposure Mastery

### The Exposure Triangle (Internalize, Don't Memorize)

```
LIGHT IN = ISO × Aperture × Shutter Speed

Change one → compensate with another → same exposure, different look.
```

**ISO** — Sensor sensitivity
| ISO | Use case | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| 100-400 | Daylight, tripod, studio | Clean, no noise |
| 400-1600 | Indoor, overcast, golden hour | Slight grain, acceptable |
| 1600-6400 | Low light handheld, events | Visible noise, still usable |
| 6400+ | Emergency, concert, astro | Heavy noise, denoise in post |

**Rule:** Lowest ISO that allows your shutter speed. Modern cameras: ISO 3200 is fine.

**Aperture** — Depth of field + sharpness
| f-stop | Depth of field | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| f/1.4-2.0 | Paper thin | Headshots, subject isolation, low light |
| f/2.8-4.0 | Shallow | Portraits (full body still sharp enough...

# 📸 Photography Mastery by AfrexAI

Complete photography system — from auto mode to professional-quality images. Covers exposure, composition, lighting, 6 genre workflows, editing, gear selection, portfolio building, business fundamentals, and a 12-month skill progression curriculum.

## Install

```bash
clawhub install afrexai-photography-mastery
```

## What's Inside

- **8-dimension skill assessment** with scoring and progression path
- **Exposure triangle** with decision tables for ISO, aperture, shutter by situation
- **12 composition techniques** beyond rule of thirds with mistake fixes
- **Complete lighting guide** — natural light, window setups, flash, 5 portrait patterns
- **6 genre workflows** with full YAML checklists: Portrait, Landscape, Street, Product, Real Estate, Wedding/Event
- **Post-processing pipeline** — RAW workflow, color grading recipes, retouching ethics
- **Gear selection** — camera decision matrix, lens priority order, essential accessories
- **Portfolio architecture** with 6-dimension scoring rubric
- **Photography business** — pricing formula, client workflow, contract checklist
- **12-month curriculum** with monthly exercises and deliverables
- **Advanced techniques** — long exposure, focus stacking, HDR, astrophotography
- **Edge cases** — harsh conditions, phone photography, AI tools

## Quick Start

Ask your agent:
- "Settings for portrait photography"
- "Help me light this scene"
- "What lens should I buy next?"
- "Build my portfolio"
- "Price my photography"

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