Digital Photography for People That Take Bad Photos - Nikon

Name: Digital Photography for People That Take Bad Photos - Nikon
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Stop taking bad shots in Auto mode and start shooting in manual mode like a pro for Nikon Advanced Models DSLRs

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Created byOkello Dunkley

Last updated 3/2022

English

What you'll learn

The advantage of shooting Manual Mode versus Auto Modes
What sets some lenses apart from others and which ones can improve your photos
How to change ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed in your Nikon Advanced Camera
RAW files and JPEGs and why you NEED to start shooting RAW files today
Focusing exactly where you want in your photos even if you have more than one subject
Using Aperture Priority Mode as training wheels to help you shoot in Manual Mode
How to decide when you should change your ISO Aperture or Shutter Speed
How to shoot in Manual Mode confidently
How shooting in Manual Mode will make editing your photos easier
Nikon Models covered in this class are listed below. For other Nikons and Canons see my other classes

Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 2h 18m total length

Introduction6:38
Everything I teach has an end goal in mind: to give you an understanding of what each setting does so you'll be the one in control.
Aperture: Where Light Enters Your Camera10:39
After this section, you'll know how to blur your background and change your shutter speed by changing your F-number.
The booklet contains takeaway notes and exercises throughout. Both booklets are the same, but one is larger and printable on 12 pages so it's easier to write notes in. The smaller one prints on 6 pages.
Lenses: Lenses and What All Those Numbers Mean15:18
After this section, you'll know what all those numbers on your lens mean and which lenses might be worth buying next.
ISO: A Key to Mastering Exposure12:57
What's ISO? I'll tell you what it is and how it affects your images, good and bad.
Shutter Speed: Your Photo, Your Shutter Speed12:44
You'll learn how to make your shutter speed faster and slower in order to control the motion in your photos. Also, what's the minimum shutter speed you should use to make sure your images are frozen? I'll demonstrate.
Raw Files: Why You Need to Shoot in RAW19:59
RAW files can be the difference between an OK shot and one that ends up on your wall. It's also one of the big reasons you bought that fancy DSLR even if you don't know it yet.
Focusing: How to Put Your Focus Point Exactly Where You Want10:09
Can't get your camera to take the shot sometimes or been missing the focus on your shots? That all ends today. You'll learn how to focus exactly where you want.
Aperture Priority Mode - Your New Training Wheels10:37
It's time to start putting together aperture, ISO and shutter speed and start learning how to make decisions about YOUR photo.
Manual Mode: Exposure and Manual Mode Simplified23:41
Manual mode has always seemed scary, but you're about to see it's not so bad. The training wheels are off and we'll add in some flash so it blends in with your shots instead of making your subjects look like ghosts. Maybe that's why it seemed so scary!
Postscript:: Thanks and a Few Photos6:22
You did it! Breathe in... Breathe out... Time to wind down, rest your brain and then get ready to start taking some great photos.
After Class: Which 50mm Lens Should You Buy?9:08
This is my most asked question by Nikon owners after the class which is why I made this video a few years so. Here's what to look for when you buy one.

Requirements

No previous experience necessary.

Description

In teaching thousands of students in over 70 cities around the US, I’ve learned that anyone can shoot in manual mode. You just need the knowledge and some practice. So stop letting your camera take bad photos in Auto mode and start taking control in manual mode and gain the confidence to shoot in any lighting situation.

When I first started teaching photography in 2007, I taught it just like a photographer! In a very technical way. And I used to explain what every button on their camera did. I realized quickly that for the average person, it was way too much info! They would get home and not know where to start. It would break my heart when people would tell me weeks after my class that they were back in Auto mode.

But, I knew there was something I could do to get them there so I removed some content of the class. A whole hour! I took the settings out that I never really used myself since I shoot exclusively in manual mode. While I realized it would be nice to teach them everything, my goal was for them to start taking control of their images and start doing what they wanted instead of letting the camera do whatever it wanted. After that change in 2009, when I’d ask people if they were shooting in manual, they’d say, “of course, why would I shoot in Auto?”

My goal is for you after my class is for you to be able to survey a scene, think about what you would like aesthetically, and be able to choose your settings in a way that will allow you to have control over all of those aspects, like your background blur, your shutter speed (so that your photo is frozen or blurred as you like) and your subject is in focus and as sharp as can be. It’s not a 15 hour class, but as I learned a while back, even 4 hours can lead to photo information overload. But at around 2 hours, you’ll see that my class packs a punch and won’t overwhelm you. I don’t like to say my class is just for beginners since it’s for anyone who isn’t shooting 100% in manual mode. With that said, I’ve had people who just unboxed their camera sitting alongside people who were shooting professionally, but just not quite confident in manual mode so it’s for all levels.

Are you ready to Take Your Camera Off Auto Mode?

Classes are customized for your DSLR. This class is for the following Nikon Advanced Models:

D70, D80, D90, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, D100-E, D200-E, D300, D300S, D500, D600, D610, D700, D750, D780, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D850, D1, D1X, D2X, D2Xs, D3X, D1H, D2H, D2Hs, D3, D3S, D4, D4S, D5, D6, Df

If you have another camera model, please see my other classes which cover the following camera types:

Canon Entry-Level, Canon Advanced, Nikon Entry-Level, Sony Alpha

Who this course is for:

Beginners, intermediate or anyone who isn't fully shooting in manual mode.