Mastering Your Camera: From Auto to Manual

From new camera to confident photographer

• Aperture, shutter speed, ISO (explained simply)

• Camera modes: when and how to use them

• Focus, metering, and shooting in different light

You've got the gear, now what? Using your camera effectively is the difference between random snapshots and intentional, compelling photos. TMac’s classes focus on making your camera feel like a creative extension of your eye, not a mystery box full of buttons.

You’ll learn the three core pillars of exposure: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. These settings control how light enters your camera and how motion and focus appear in your images. Understanding how they work together opens up a world of creative possibilities.

Aperture: Learn how depth of field affects portraits, landscapes, and everything in between. Want a blurry background? You'll know how to make it happen.

Shutter Speed: From silky-smooth waterfalls to frozen action shots, shutter speed lets you tell time differently through your photos.

ISO: Often misunderstood, ISO helps you navigate tricky lighting conditions and improve image quality, especially in low light.

You’ll also get comfortable with focus modes, white balance, metering, and camera presets. More importantly, you'll understand when to use them and why.

TMac’s approach is hands-on and pressure-free. You’ll experiment, ask questions, and build muscle memory until using your camera becomes second nature. No more fumbling with dials when you should be capturing the moment.

Whether you’re using a phone, a mirrorless camera, or a DSLR, the goal is to make you feel confident and in control. You’ll stop letting the camera make decisions for you, and start creating images you’re proud of.