OVERVIEW:

My goal is to make manual photography accessible to people who aren't looking to pursue it professionally. This 26-page digital guide is a basic overview of how to use manual settings on most if not all cameras - in a clear, concise, and understandable way. I'll guide you through the details of manual settings, how to shoot in real-life scenarios, and provide some of my favorite tips and tricks to telling a story through photos. In order to show you how learning manual photography can be easily integrated into your own life, I’ve purposely only filled this guide with examples from my personal travels and adventures with friends over the years.

As a disclaimer, this is not the way all photographers shoot, but it's my understanding based off of personal experience, mentorship, and practice. This guide is meant for the someone who will be shooting in average conditions. There are extreme cases and situations some photographers may find themselves in that will not be covered in this guide. If you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to me here.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Concise and clear understanding of the three basic settings involved in manual photography and how they effect a photo:

1. ISO

2. Aperture/F-Stop

3. Shutter Speed

• How to use all three settings together in real-life scenarios

• Ideal starter-settings for different weather conditions

• Examples of my own photos, their settings, and my thought process behind it

• Extra technical settings and styling tips