Photography Fundamentals: From Auto to Manual
Description
Take control of your camera. Master the exposure triangle, focus, and composition, then shoot confidently in manual mode in any lighting condition.
Features
- The exposure triangle explained with real trade-offs, not just definitions
- Practical starting settings for five common situations
- Focus modes, focal length, and depth of field control
- Reading the histogram instead of trusting the screen
Target Audiences
- Beginners who have only ever shot in Auto mode
- Hobbyists who own a good camera but don't use its capabilities
- Small business owners photographing their own products
- Anyone whose photos don't match what they saw
Requirements
- A camera with manual controls — DSLR, mirrorless, or phone Pro mode
- Time to shoot — every lesson requires taking photographs
- No prior photography experience needed
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 3 Lessons
- 5 Hours
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- Exposure1
- Focus & Lenses1
- Manual Mode1
FAQs
No. Any camera with manual controls works, including a phone with a Pro mode.
Both are explained in Lesson 3. RAW gives more editing flexibility; JPEG is faster to share.
No, this course is entirely about capture. Editing is covered in Photo Editing Workflow.
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