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
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 (184)
- 6,878 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.
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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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What to expect from a Domestika course
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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.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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lauraineturner
PlusExcellent course and I finally understand how to use manual settings on my camera! Very clear explanations and great examples we can practise.
claaa_
PlusJe suis très contente de ce cours ! Merci de m'avoir éclairé sur toutes ces notions techniques. Les explications sont claires et pédagogiques. Je n'ai plus qu'une envie maintenant, c'est pratiquer !
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zamuraiert
!Buenisimo!
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paula.forreta
PlusAdorei o curso, já é a segunda vez que estou a fazê-lo. Gosto sempre de dar uma passagem rápida pelo curso todo e depois ir fazendo ao meu ritmo. A Debbie explica muito bem e de uma forma simples que chega a toda a gente, os recursos adicionais são uma mais valia para quem quer ampliar os seus conhecimentos. Recomendo e faria mais cursos da mesma. Obrigada pela partilha de conhecimento.
gabriellakoch
Este curso abriu minha mente pra novas ideias, e para aperfeiçoar o meu entendimento técnico da fotografia. A professora é muito boa, gostei muito!˜
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