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"how the heck do i get a blurry background?"

"I want to be able to take photos

that look professional."

"why doesn't this photo look like it did in my head?

sound familar?

If you're saying,

"UGh. Yes."

Grab your camera from the hidey hole you stuck it in. Charge the battery. and put that baby somewhere you can see it. yup. right now. go do it!

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It's time for a little heart to heart.

Because I know you.

I know that this is the first time your camera has seen the light of day in a hot minute. I also know you made great intentions to take that thing everywhere. Vacations! Road trips! Casual outings! All the things. But...after a few clicks you got a little confused and a whole lotta frustrated. It's not because you don't WANT to figure out how to use it...it's the manual. And the course you bought that you intended to take but then your membership expired. Okay, and there are all of the different modes. Also, wtf is aperture priority mode and why won't the stupid flash stop popping up?

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if the youtube tutorials just aren't cutting it...

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YOu are in the right place.

It's time to start telling your camera what to do. Not the other way around. No frantic Youtube searching necessary!

You are WAY more intelligent than your camera, my friend. You don't need your camera to tell you how you should capture your images! You get to decide that. Photography 101: Getting Out of Auto Mode and Into Manual Mode is going to show you exactly how with ->

+ Captivating lifetime accessible content and 7 engaging modules spill the secret sauce from a professional portrait, wedding, and business branding photographer. Say adios to out of focus and blurry images, and hello to frame and instagram worthy photos. We cut the fluff and give you the skills you need to take control of the images you create from the get go.
+ No BS wishy washy confusing language, no nebulous terms that go over your head. You are getting applicable information that you can understand from a pro who has been in your shoes over 8 years ago.
+ Served up in easy to follow videos with camera demonstrations, real life examples, quick tip sheets, a course guide book, this is your solution to late night Google searches of, "how to get the blurry background in photos" and "why are my photos so yellow?!" You get your time back and fast track your learning with all the hacks (and zero of the Googling).

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the thing is...

you KNOW what you want your photo to look like in your head.

But you don't know exactly how to get your camera to take that photo.

I can help with that

take a peek how

By the end of this course You will be able to confidently capture photos that you are proud of.

COnquer the basics

  • Master and apply complicated photography terms like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, depth of field, and exposure.
  • Comprehend what all of the buttons and nobs mean on your camera.
  • Skillfully navigate through camera menus and options that you need to photograph in manual mode.

    • grow your skillset

  • Photograph in ANY kind of light, no matter how difficult it may seem.
  • Nail the focus of your images using my secret weapon of back button focusing.
  • Create images that tell a story that are technically sound and creatively driven.

    • reach #photonerd status

  • FINALLY get those images with the blurry background!
  • Start creating images using multiple techniques to achieve a "look" and "style" that is your own.
  • Take photos like a boss and actually enjoy the process.
  • Implement all the things you've learned as it finally clicks. It's like magic!

    • Sound amazing?

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    what you get

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    INCLUSIONS

    who this course is for

    Course Curriculum

    - 7 total modules that cover the exposure triangle, different lighting scenarios, and photo composition

    - Camera demonstrations that allow you to follow along step by step to set your camera up in manual mode

    - In depth discussion and demonstration of focal points and back button focusing

    - Capturing the perfect white balance with every photo

    - How to photograph for indoor and outdoor situations

    - Quick tip guides and printables designed to help you hone your skillset

    - Lifetime access to the Photography 101 course

    - Access to the bundled KSP Collective for continued support with a new photo lesson every quarter

    -Admission to an exclusive KSP community Facebook group where you can ask questions, connect with other students, and post your work

    - Instructor office hours where you can talk with me in the group to answer your questions

    - Busy business owners seeking to take creative control of their photographic content

    - Parents wanting to savor moments with their children and family

    - The adventurer who loves to share their travels with the world

    - Hobbyists who enjoy capturing still life or moving subjects

    - The owner of a brand new camera who wants to learn manual functions quickly and effectively

    ENROLLMENT OPENS OCTOBER 25th!

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