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Make friends with your DSLR camera for beautiful, creative photos

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DSLR cameras are powerful tools for creating artistic and meaningful photos for your business.

But, like many creative tools, they have a learning curve.

Your DSLR is capable of great things,
and so are you.

The sky is the limit with a DSLR camera, and learning to use it isn't nearly as difficult as it seems.

You are capable of taking beautiful, emotive, and compelling photos for your business with your DSLR camera.

Simple steps make a big impact, and with an understanding of how your camera works, you'll be empowered to take control of your images.

Develop a deeper understanding of photography and light through your camera.

The craft of photography is both technical and creative. Knowing how light affects a photo and how to take a high-quality photo in almost any situation gives you greatest creative control over your images.

Sophisticated camera, simple approach

Inside Your DSLR Made Simple, you will:

Discover how to get the most of your DSLR camera so that you can confidently take professional-quality photos for your business
Gain the knowledge and skills to take creative, compelling brand and product photos in a wide variety of situations
Make the available light in a space work for you through manual camera settings.
Establish a foundation for understanding how your DSLR camera works so you can take photos with creative freedom
Learn about different camera settings, lenses, and techniques, and how they impact your photos

“Amy is built for teaching… Clear, concise, and so very generous with her expertise!"- KERIN ROSE

The Lessons

Lenses for your DSLR

Discover the different lens options that are suitable for brand and product photography, how they impact your photos, and recommendations based on your needs.

Focus

Learn the ins and outs of focusing with your smartphone camera. Even using autofocus, there are important tricks to note to ensure you have sharp images.

Depth of Field

Learn how to achieve that dreamy blurry background correctly with your camera and understand how the area of focus affects your images.

DSLR Shooting Modes

Develop an understanding of what the different shooting modes are and discover which is best for you.

The Exposure Triangle

Learn how the exposure triangle affects the tones of your image and the relationship between shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. You will also learn what shutter speed, aperture, and ISO actually means.

Shooting on Manual Mode

It’s so much easier than you think. Learn to take full control of your camera, which in turn gives you full control and flexibility over your shots as well. This is the ultimate photographic freedom, which allows you to be as creative as you want to be.

Bonus Resources

Glossary of Terms PDF to breakdown the technical language into easy-to-understand terms
Manual Mode Quick Reference Guide PDF to have on-hand while you're practicing

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a specific DSLR?

Nope, this course applies to any brand of DSLR camera. Each brand may have the settings and features in a slightly different place, but the information is very generalizable.

What is not covered in this course?

Lighting, styling, and editing your photos is not covered in this course. This course is very specific to learning exactly how to use your DSLR camera and feel confident doing so.

Are you available to answer questions?

While this course doesn’t include a support component, you will be able to post questions in the comments section of the lessons and I will do my best to answer them.

How long do I have to complete it?

You will have lifetime access to this course. “Lifetime” refers to the lifetime of the course. As long as it is offered, you will have access to it and any updates. Should it no longer continue to be hosted on my site, you will have ample opportunity to download the lessons for your own personal reference.

How is the course delivered?

This course is delivered via video lessons inside your secure course area. The videos include verbal instruction and plenty of visuals. You will also receive a PDF download with additional resources.

Will this course be updated regularly?

Yes, as long as this course continues to be offered on my site, it will be updated to remain current and relevant.

Hi, I'm Amy.

Through my signature, no-muss no-fuss teaching style, I teach exactly what you need to know through clear, simple steps, which enables you to take gorgeous product photos, quickly and easily. Swirl in a healthy dose of creativity and artistic approach, and these beautiful images allow you to effectively market your products and themselves.

That’s why I’ve become the go-to instructor for brand and product photography, having taught over 1500 makers and creatives through my courses.