Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode
A course by Debbie Castro , Photographer, Artist, and Educator
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 18 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (200)
- 8,435 students
- 14 lessons (1h 45m)
- 18 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- 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.
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Debbie Castro
A course by Debbie Castro
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
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Camera
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The Camera
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Lenses
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Focus
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Drive Modes
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U3
Basics of Exposure
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The Exposure Triangle
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Aperture
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Shutter Speed
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White Balance
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Metering Modes
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U4
What Manual Exposure Can Do for You
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Looking at Light
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What Makes a Good Image: Looking at Composition
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Knowledge in Action
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Digital Photography in Manual Mode
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Un muy buen curso, te enseña de manera fácil y didáctica cómo utilizar tu cámara mirrorless en modo manual
Debbie Castro es clara en sus explicaciones. En verdad yo ya tenía una idea más acabada de toda la temática de la exposición. Es un curso ideal para principiantes.
Excelente contenido, muy didáctico el curso.
Muy buen curso, me ha fascinado
A really good course!