Learn to Use Your DSLR Camera Like a Pro

IS YOUR CELL PHONE SEEING MORE ACTION THAN YOUR DSLR?

Trying to learn your camera is often a frustrating experience.

One that often has us giving up and reverting to our cell phones because they just work.

OR

We learn enough just to get by but often miss great shots because the moment comes to fast.

I KNOW! I remember struggling with it too.

Struggling with your camera and getting the right settings is the bane of very photographer at some point in their photograph journey. Unfortunately it stops too many of us right here and our expensive camera is retired to a closet shelf where we vow to “one day learn how to use it”.

“Unfortunately it stops too many of us right here and our expensive camera is retired to a closet shelf where we vow to “one day learn how to use it”.

MASTER YOUR CAMERA IN JUST 4 WEEKS

This is a 4 hour class on using your camera. I made this in a common sense way, breaking down the information and then delivering it in a practical and intuitive manner. No more memorizing combinations of settings. Each aspect is taught as a practical tool. Keep reading to find out more.

Why should you take this 4 hour camera tutorial?

Because now is the time to learn your camera!

Everything you need to know to master your camera and take great shots in one place. No more chasing the Youtube rabbit hole.

You’ll learn to master your camera in just a few weeks!

If you are like many photographers understanding your camera’s settings is a roadblock and source of frustration.  

It’s perfect for beginners & intermediates.

You’ll intuitively understand your camera settings and how to use them in different situations.

You’ll gain confidence and feel empowered to go out and create beautiful content that matters to you!


If you have been nodding yes then enroll today!

$75 for the reply

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Learn the Big Three: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

  • Learn what helper settings go with what photography situations

  • Build confidence in understand your camera’s features and functions

  • Basic Composition

  • Essential Camera Gear

  • Private Facebook group with your peers

ACTION BASED LEARNING

This course is taught in incremental steps. Chapter exercises build upon each other. You will visually see the progression from random choosing camera settings to knowing the right setting.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hi I’m Michael Torkildsen an award-winning photographer. I’m self-taught and I understand the struggles of not being able to capture the essence of the places or people I was photographing. I spent months reading books, watching YouTube, and taking courses before the pieces finally fell into place. Now, I teach students an intuitive way to learn their camera and begin their own photography journey.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR

  • This course is for dslr or mirrorless camera owners

  • If you don’t know how to shoot in changing conditions

  • If you are frustrated using your camera, even just a little

  • You have a dslr but mostly shoot on your phone

  • Beginner photographer with their first ever camera

  • Enthusiasts looking to take more control over their cameras

  • Intermediate photographers looking to fill any gaps in you knowledge stopping you from reaching you full potential

WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL YOU NEED?

DSLR  or mirrorless camera. Any brand or model is fine, as long as it has manual controls for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. The kit lens that came with it is fine to. We all started here so you are in good company.

THE BOOTCAMP IS BROKEN UP INTO 4 WEEKS

Hour ONE - Camera Modes Overview

  • The four reasons cameras are so darn difficult to figure out

  • Camera shooting modes: Pros do use these! I’ll show you under what situation they do. And I’ll show you how to use them as you transition to Manual.

  • Live mode: Shows you that what you see is what you get with your image.

  • Quick Menus - These are so handy yet few people utilize them.


Hour TWO - The Big Three & Reading Exposure

  • The Big Three overview, Aperture, Shutter, and ISO: This is the main idea to get. Everything else are just helper settings.

  • The Big Three as practical tools: Here I explain in practical terms how these are used to make your image.

  • Reading exposure, Light Meter & Histogram: Once you understand them as practical tools, you’ll nail the exposure every time.


Hour THREE - Secondary Tools

  • Drive modes

  • Focus area

  • Focus modes

  • Metering modes

In this lesson I’ll demystify these settings. This clarity will add confidence to your shooting.


Hour FOUR - Putting it all together

  • By this time we’ve broken it down into all the parts and here we put it all together so that you have the whole process nailed down.

  • Other Important camera knowledge: Building on that confidence I’ll explain a number of important features of your camera that will help you as you gain experience going forward.

  • Basic composition: See an INSTANT improvement in your photos with these not-so-common sense tips.

  • Essential camera equipment: Now that you are ready to shoot the world, let’s talk essential equipment. I’ll explain what gear the pros are using to get those amazing shots.

 

$75

So if you are ready to take some serious action click the button and enroll today!

FAQ

  • This is an online class held on Zoom.

  • Yes, I will record each session and make them available the next day.

  • Not a workbook per say but there is an exercise book that will accompany it.

  • I estimate your time commitment to be an hour each week for class and 15 minutes for the exercises.

  • Currently the evening training will be 7:00 pm CST, with replays available to others where this time is not convenient. If I get enough sign ups in a particular region I will make a second class for that group.