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 Manual Mode Starter Guide

 

You've Googled it. You've watched the tutorials. You still don't really know what settings to change when your shots aren't working.

Written specifically for photographers who want to shoot families and weddings

 

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You're here because:

You're still shooting on auto because manual mode feels overwhelming every time you try to figure it out

You've watched tutorials and read the guides but there's too much information that you forget as soon as you start shooting with real people

You've Googled it a hundred times but you still don't know what settings to actually use 

You just want to understand your camera and start taking photos you're actually proud of

This guide was 100% made for you if:

 

👉  You second-guess your settings on every single shoot and never feel fully in control of what your photos look like

👉  You keep telling yourself you'll properly learn manual mode soon, but somehow it never quite happens

👉  You're ready to stop leaving your shots up to chance and start getting the results you actually had in mind

What's inside?

 

  • A plain language guide to camera, lenses and essential camera settings
  • A clear breakdown of shutter speed, aperture and ISO, written specifically for portrait photographers
  • How to get that beautiful blurry background look every time
  • Real life settings for 7 common portrait situations, families, newborns, couples, golden hour and more
  • A step by step practice exercise so it actually clicks, not just makes sense on paper
  • A quick reference cheat sheet to take on every shoot
  • Instant digital download. Start learning today

 

Ready to stop shooting on auto and actually understand your camera?

  

Grab the guide for $37

Manual Mode Starter Guide

$37

  • Instant access
  • Plain language breakdown of shutter speed, aperture and ISO
  • Real life settings for 7 common portrait situations
  • Step-by-step practice exercises so it actually sticks
  • Printable cheat sheet to keep with your camera bag
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Everything you need to finally understand your camera and start shooting portraits in manual with confidence

A clear, practical guide built specifically for portrait photographers who are done guessing and ready to feel in control.

“Maria has been an incredible teacher as I start my photography journey. She has been nothing but patient and kind, sharing her expertise and knowledge.

I would highly recommend her for any aspiring photographers who have no idea where to begin. Maria guides you through everything you need to know, definitely worth investing in yourself!”

Tasham Ramsay | Beginner photographer

Hi! I’m Maria

 

I've been photographing families, newborns and weddings for nearly 10 years. But when I first tried to learn manual mode, I fell down a rabbit hole of YouTube tutorials and forum debates written for photographers shooting completely different things. Landscapes. Wildlife. Street photography. None of it translated.

Everything changed when I stopped trying to learn photography in general and started focusing on one thing: how to shoot portraits in natural light. Suddenly it all clicked.

This guide is written exactly that way. Focused, practical, and portrait-specific. Only what you actually need.

You’ve been thinking about learning your camera long enough. 

 

 It's time to ditch auto

 

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