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Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode

A course by Debbie Castro , Photographer, Artist, and Educator

Photographer, Artist, and Educator. London, United Kingdom.
Joined September 2020

Explore photography fundamentals and create stunning images by learning to control exposure, composition, and shutter speed

Best seller
98% positive reviews (183)
6,750 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Explore photography fundamentals and create stunning images by learning to control exposure, composition, and shutter speed

Having full creative control is essential to creating unique images and developing your own visual language. Discover manual mode photography and open your eyes to what’s possible with Debbie Castro, a UK-based artist, educator, and photographer.

From choosing a camera to setting up your composition, Debbie teaches her tricks for taking incredible images that tell original stories. Make the most of your camera by learning the fundamental concepts and skills you need to unlock your creativity as a photographer.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 18 downloads

The Camera
7 minutes, 53 seconds
Focus
5 minutes, 12 seconds
Aperture
11 minutes, 8 seconds
Shutter Speed
11 minutes, 36 seconds
Knowledge in Action
7 minutes, 16 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (183)
  • 6,750 students
  • 14 lessons (1h 45m)
  • 18 additional resources (11 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a series of images using composition, exposure, and other photography fundamentals to tell a unique story.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for photographers of all skill levels.

Requirements and materials

No previous knowledge is necessary. To take this course, you only need a camera with adjustable manual settings.


Reviews

6,750 Students
183 Reviews
98% Positive ratings
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Debbie Castro

A course by Debbie Castro

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Photographer, Artist, and Educator

Debbie Castro is a photographer and educator based in the UK. Born in Ireland, she has a degree in Psychology and Psychoanalysis and a master’s in photojournalism from the University of Westminster in London.

She specializes in conceptual documentary photography, and has exhibited her work in New York City, London, and photo festivals in her native Ireland. She has also published her own limited-edition photography book entitled “Who Gave You the Roses?” Currently, Debbie curates shows for the London Institute of Photography, coordinates photography classes, and mentors students from around the world.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    The Camera

    • The Camera
    • Lenses
    • Focus
    • Drive Modes
  • U3

    Basics of Exposure

    • The Exposure Triangle
    • Aperture
    • Shutter Speed
    • White Balance
    • Metering Modes
  • U4

    What Manual Exposure Can Do for You

    • Looking at Light
    • What Makes a Good Image: Looking at Composition
    • Knowledge in Action
  • FP

    Final project

    • Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates
    Plus

    If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

  • Watch professionally produced courses

    Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.


FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode. Photography, and Video course by Debbie Castro Best seller

Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode

A course by Debbie Castro
Photographer, Artist, and Educator. London, United Kingdom.
Joined September 2020
  • 98% positive reviews (183)
  • 6,750 students