Take control of your camera and move beyond Auto mode. This beginner-friendly virtual workshop will introduce you to Manual mode, the exposure triangle and essential camera settings, helping you shoot with greater confidence and creative control.
Take full control of your camera and unlock your creative potential. In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how to shoot confidently in Manual mode and understand the fundamentals of exposure, so you can create images that look the way you intend.
From working with different lighting conditions to adjusting your camera settings for indoor, outdoor and changing environments, this practical workshop will help you understand how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work together. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to make intentional decisions rather than relying on Auto mode.
This session is ideal for beginners who are ready to move beyond Auto mode and start taking control of their photography with greater purpose and technical confidence.
The webinar will take place on Microsoft Teams. A link to join the event will be emailed to you after registration.
Agenda
- Understanding Manual Mode
- The Exposure Triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO
- Getting to Know Your Camera Settings
- Working with Different Lighting Conditions
- Focusing & Other Essential Camera Controls
- Practical Shooting Exercises
- Applying Manual Settings in Real-World Situations
- Q&A and More
Learnings
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand how Manual mode works
- Explain the relationship between aperture, shutter speed and ISO
- Adjust basic camera settings for different lighting conditions
- Understand how camera settings affect the final image
- Make more intentional exposure and creative decisions
- Apply Manual mode when shooting in different environments
Knowledge
No prior photography experience is required. Basic familiarity with operating a digital camera is helpful, but beginners are welcome.
