Learn How to Use Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera: Manual Settings

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Learn How to Use Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera: Manual Settings

Erika Hatfield - Next Level Photo Education

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(455)

In this 6 week intermediate level photography course, students will learn how to choose the best aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to use their camera settings and create images that look exactly the way they want with good exposures.

Class Experience

Students will learn how to set their aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to get good exposures in full manual mode. 

Week 1: 
The class will introduce themselves and share what they like to photograph. 
Students will begin with camera setup and ensuring all students know how to upload their images. 
Students will take photographs in auto mode to share and discuss in week 2. 

Week 2: 
Students will be introduced to the exposure triangle. 
We will discuss the difference between good and poor...

Students will be able to take photographs in full manual mode after taking this class.

I have taught this course several times and have taught many people to shoot in manual mode. It took me years to figure it out between many different classes. It was really frustrating. This curriculum was developed to make these settings easier to understand individually before using all 3 together. My students have done very well and I love to see photographs from past students as they continue to develop their skills.

Students will have homework every week which will be to take around 5-10 photos with specific goals.

Camera with manual settings - DSLR or mirrorless 
Memory cards
Memory card reader 
Computer to upload photos

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

We will review student work throughout class and additional guidance will be given as needed.

55 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

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Erika Hatfield - Next Level Photo Education

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(455)

Hello learners, families & schools! 

Next Level Photo Education is a family business providing interactive photography classes for children and teenagers here on Outschool. All classes are now taught by Erika Hatfield only. My husband, Jake,...