Digital Photography: Shooting in Manual for Beginners

Learn the skills, settings, and build confidence to shoot your DSLR in manual mode for better and more creative photos.

Created by: Christine Smith
Professional Photographer & Instructor

What Will I Learn?

• Learn how to shoot in manual mode
• Learn how to get more/less depth-of-field
• Learn how to get more/less movement
• Learn how ISO works to help you get better exposure
• Learn how to talk to your camera, and how it talks to you

Requirements

• Beginner with interest in learning the fundamentals of shooting in manual mode
• Computer with internet (for course downloads and viewing)
• DSLR or rangefinder digital camera, with battery, lens, and memory card
• Prerequisite knowledge would include experience photographing with their current DSLR or digital rangefinder camera, and some familiarity with the menus and feature locations on their cameras

Target audience

• Beginners in DSLR photography
• People with their first DSLR, or rangefinder digital camera
• People who are frustrated at not getting the images they want out of program or auto modes