You take a picture, then immediately check the back of your camera’s LCD.
What you see is a rather … disappointing … photograph:
Let’s try again, you think to yourself, adjusting the myriad dials and buttons on your camera.
And for the next 20 minutes, you continue to wrestle with the settings.
ISO up, ISO down. Shutter speed up, shutter speed down. Aperture. White balance. Picture profile. But nothing you do seems to matter — the photos just won’t come out the way you want them to!
Eventually, you walk away from the shoot with only a handful of photographs you’re *mildly* pleased with, wondering to yourself if they’re even good enough to share on social media.
Click, capture, fail, repeat. The problem never seems to go away.
Your photos keep coming out blurry … or grainy … too dark … or too bright. For whatever reason, you just can’t seem to get the photos you want — the photos you’re usually able to create with ease on AUTO mode.
But still, in the back of your mind, you know that the best photographers — the “real” photographers you look up to — all shoot on manual mode.
It’s how they’re able to create stunning images like this:
Or this ...
Or even this ...
Manual mode, baby.
Thing is … you just can’t seem to figure it out yourself!
The problem begs the question:
What is everyone else doing with manual mode on THEIR cameras … that you just can’t seem to get “right” on yours?
And WHY does it feel so daunting to learn?
Look …
AUTO mode is certainly not a bad thing.
But if you want to push the limits of your creativity and start capturing photos you’re actually proud of, you’re gonna have to make the switch to manual eventually.
If you think that’s scary, you’re totally right.
There are about a million and one settings and buttons and dials and modes on modern digital cameras. It makes it downright terrifying to make the leap away from the safety and simplicity of AUTO.
What if you miss a moment? What if you get something wrong?
The thing is … shooting in manual mode is actually much easier than you might think. You just need the right framework to understand it.
A framework with both depth and simplicity, that makes the entire process of shooting on manual mode not only a breeze, but a joyful experience in and of itself.
That’s exactly why we created our new online course:
Intro to Manual Exposure is the most comprehensive online course we’ve ever created on understanding how to use your camera settings — in manual mode! — to create proper exposure ...
Without the aid of AUTO!
It’s taught by amazing photographer and RMSP Instructor, Rob Gappert. Rob loves to photograph nature, search for leaves, and if you caught him in person … well, you’d probably hear him talking about hyperfocal focusing or something cool like that.
Woah! That's him! 😲
(Seriously. This guy is like an encyclopedia of knowledge about camera settings and techniques, and he’s the perfect instructor to teach you about this.)
During the course, Rob will teach you the exact skills, settings, and most importantly, core fundamental concepts you need to go from shooting in AUTO mode to shooting in manual mode with confidence.
That’s because this course is built on a simple — but powerful — idea (coined by Rob himself and based on the RMSP philosophy) ...
This concept goes way back to when our co-founder, Neil Chaput de Saintonge, studied with Ansel Adams.
Yes, THE Ansel Adams! 🤯
Working under Ansel taught Neil that if you can get the technical piece right, everything else kind of falls into place.
In other words, if you can master the controls and settings of ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed, an entirely NEW world of creative possibilities will open for you.
You’ll be able to capture the images you want in nearly any natural light setting. (Even darkness.)
You’ll be able to freeze, stop, blur, and “visualize” motion.
You’ll be able to capture images that make your friends — and even yourself — beam in awe at your photographic genius.
When you do it right, it’s kind of like falling in love with the magic of photography all over again.
But why learn from RMSP in the first place?
Thoughtful course design: Our programs and courses are designed and taught in-part by working professionals with real industry experience.
Find us on social: We’re active on YouTube (100k subs!), through our email list, and here on Instagram. Hundreds of thousands of hotographers and other industry leaders know who we are and LOVE what we do!
Over 27,000 students: Between our multiple in-person programs, workshops, and online courses, we've helped educate and train over 27,000 photographers!
We're partners with major photography brands: It's true! We work with 27 industry-leading educational partners like B&H, Canon, Adobe, Sony, Sigma, and more. If they trust us, so can you.
We’ve been in business for 35 years: Countless RMSP graduates of our flagship programs are now working as professional photographers and videographers. (Woohoo, it works!)
We care about YOU: We're a family business — owned and operated. So you can trust us when we say we actually care (and pay attention to) the success of everyone who takes our courses.
Here's a bit of what you'll learn ...
You may have heard of the “exposure triangle” before. It’s a good way to describe how different settings work together to help create proper exposure. BUT … There’s another way to look at this concept.
It’s called the “exposure pie,” and it’s a lot more helpful …
This is one of the most important concepts of this course, and understanding it can help you navigate nearly any lighting situation! Lesson 10, at 10:15.
Moving on ...
(one time fee)
Here’s what you'll find inside:
If you’re ready to finally master your camera settings and feel like a “real” photographer, this course is for you. Order now at the form below:
FAQ
What is this course about?
If you skipped this entire page and just scrolled down to find the price … well … this FAQ is for you. While we do recommend you go back up and read the entire thing to decide if this course is right for you, the short answer is this: Intro to Manual Exposure is designed for photographers who already have a DSLR or mirrorless camera and want to move beyond the AUTO mode. We’ll show you how to shoot in manual and break into a new mastery of your camera and creativity.
Is this course good for a beginner?
This course is designed for beginner photographers who are looking to take their photography to the next level — both creatively and technically. You’ll walk away with a deep and thorough understanding of how you can use your camera settings and features to create images you’re incredibly proud of.
What makes this better than a free YouTube video
Intro to Manual Exposure is designed by professional photography educators. There’s no other resource we’ve ever seen that goes deeper on this topic than this one. Seriously. It’s a lot … in the best way. Plus, you get free lifetime access to the course, our live sessions, Q&A with instructors, group critiques and more. A YouTube video doesn’t even come close.
Who’s Rob Gappert?
Rob is an amazing photographer, one of the core instructors at RMSP, and the teacher of this course! He teaches a variety of programs and online courses, loves to photograph nature and search for leaves, and if you catch him in person, he’s probably talking about hyperfocal focusing.
Where and how do I access this course?
Learn online from anywhere: Our Online Courses give you the opportunity to experience RMSP's unique style of photo education, without a real-life visit to Montana! You can log in anytime, from any device. Our online course platform allows for easy access to your course and resources from any device of any size.
Do I get lifetime access to the course?
Yep, you do! At least, as long as these courses are around. You can always log back into your course anytime to reference class materials, handouts, and educational content.
I already paid for this course. How can I access it?
Check your email with your purchase confirmation, or, login to the RMSP Community Dashboard. You can access your course on the left hand sidebar once you’re logged in. It’s near the bottom. Just look for the green dot that says “Course Lessons” under the Intro to Manual Exposure heading.
What equipment is needed for this class?
While no equipment is officially required, we highly recommend having a camera with adjustable ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to follow along with the course material. While a smartphone, action camera, or point and shoot can technically have these controls, a mirrorless or DSLR camera will give you the most room to learn.
Do you have any other online courses coming up?
We sure do! New online courses will be coming soon. Stay tuned!
Thank You! We will be in touch with more information.