How to Shoot in Manual Mode for Beginners + Examples

[@felixgillett3118]

This is the first manual how-to video I’ve seen that shows the thought process and in-person experience. So much easier to understanf and “see” how things work. Thank you!

[@vincentlandcandleco]

Agreed!

[@mackenzieporter3657]

Exactly

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much! Yep my first manual mode video had no examples and I was like... this needs to change! Lol Glad you liked it

[@servdv]

This helped me so much and I have been shooting for years taking so much time in my post to make corrections. This is by far the best video I have seen for manual.

[@erikcabrera6105]

Word!! Amazing video, thanks!

[@meli.maruchan]

WOW! I'm a visual learner with awful ADHD & I hate when people teach without visuals because I can't just learn by listening like other people. But OMG you explained it as if I was there with you step by step WITH visuals AND on the spot teaching! I just learned a lot! Thank you!❤

[@bellanoire2271]

I’m also ADHD and I agree 100% !!

[@tracysample6942]

SAME!!!!!!!!

[@Serotonin.Syndrome]

I'm late to the party but omggg i also have ADHD and her vids have been beyond helpful 👏

[@alexischarest378]

No seriously if someone explains something to me I simply cannot understand until I see it 😂

[@timijosephariyo]

I have ADHD and I felt the same. Such a great, clear and engaging video. Excited to watch more!! 😊

[@jerfledroid]

So many people have tried to do this type of tutorial but nobody has made it so easy to understand! Great work!

[@erinnovak2793]

I've watched a few videos about manual mode and yours is the best yet! This was so helpful to see it all in action and to understand how you decide to bump up what. This has given me even more confidence as a new photographer to shoot in manual! Thanks so much!

[@harleysimonephotography]

Would love a Lightroom tutorial on how to get warm/golden (mostly monochromatic) tones! I do family sessions and want to explore this style a little more, it seems to be very popular.

[@candanceswaim7893]

Most videos make it so complicated but you broke it down WHILE SHOOTING! showing the difference in each setting made a huge difference! Definitely a new subscriber here

[@sathishmonkm1520]

This is so wonderful Julia.. Simple logic.. Well, if there's a tutorial of manual mode in indoors.. It would be great

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! There have been a few requests for an indoor one, so I will work on it :D

[@crishernandez6270]

Right? Like out of every video out here I understand hers its simple and she shows examples too like THANK YOU BRUH

[@2u841r]

@@juliatrotti Is indoor video published?

[@kahliaya]

This is amazing! I keep getting confused on how to balance Aperture, ISO, and Shutter Speed, but this explained it so so welll! And as I am starting to pick my camera up again, this served as such a great refresher 🌅🦋🤌🏽✨! Tysm!

[@lncometboiikhun4012]

oh gosh, even showing it live, i wana cry, you're the best Julia!

[@Server16116]

Thank you so much for breaking it down and making it so easy for us photography hobbyists to understand! A lot of other videos get too technical, so this was a great help!

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much for watching!! All photos edited with my Earthy Lightroom Preset Pack of 10 which you can find here: www.digitalfilmactions.com/lightroom-presets#/earthy-lightroom-preset-pack/ And if you learnt something from this video, you might also want to check out my tips for shooting in natural light: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3bCYWR7prmIadk&t I share more camera settings, what metering modes to use and my favourite tips to get better looking portraits with only natural light ☀️

[@Triplebuc50]

Do you have any "Off-Camera" Flash photography examples?

[@muhammadrayan8931]

The only girl who is real talented for photography i hv ever seen 😎👌

[@dee-deeoverton1300]

Nice video!! What lens were you using?

[@teeze_daily]

Hi I'm a Photographer from Sierra Leone can I have your WhatsApp number

[@joshuaappiah2207]

These videos has very very helpful to me. Thank you sooo much

[@MelpoReads]

I’m so glad you decided to re-do this video with your thought process behind changes. As someone who’s beginner camera can NOT independently adjust all 3 settings in manual AND doesn’t have a live view, this helped explain SO MUCH with shutter speed effecting exposure and just solved 2 problematic photo shoots. THANK YOU!

[@ashleyhubel6457]

This was the BEST beginner video I have watched. My aperture only goes down to F5.0 and my shutter speed only goes up to 1/4000, so this helps in navigating that. I am just starting as a portrait photographer. Actually seeing you doing a shoot and using different settings is so helpful!

[@ethanvj5667]

Wow I’ve watched countless videos on how to shoot manual and honestly this the first time I’ve fully understand to shoot like this. Amazing video thank you 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@nolramjm]

100% Facts. Im officially done watching anyone else. Only @Julia

[@kyrkish]

three things: (1) You're a great portrait photographer. I like how you edit photos. We learn a lot from your videos. (2) Oh man, what a great voice and accent. I love it. (3) Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@raffaye4671]

Wow, this was so helpful! I love the real life examples as I'm more of a visual learner. Thanks so much for this, Julia!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@kylevids3951]

Out of hundreds of videos I researched trying to understand this, yours was the only one explained practically.

[@Katherine-zw6tx]

Your first video on manual helped me SO much to get started and left me in tears of gratitude, and this one was even better! Excellent explanation of what is often an extremely daunting concept (going from auto to learning to go full manual) for people. So appreciate your videos.

[@buzbeediddle7846]

This video explains manual settings better than any other video I’ve seen so far. Thank you.

[@delorean404]

I’m learning so much with you, Julia! Do you think you can do a similar video in-doors? I’m struggling with focus in low-light situations 😭

[@sebbykwak7409]

I wouldn't say better ! Super interesting ! Easy to understand.

[@joshuafrancois407]

Yes, would love an in door video! Like a studio portrait session

[@Joizygyrl926]

Yes please! That is where I need some serious help as well!!!

[@Googaliemoogalie]

if you have trouble with focus in low light it might be because you cranked the shutterspeed higher to let more light in? You need to balance those settings. So handheld shooting you need to have a higher shutterspeed (1/10 or 1/15) to not have blurry pictures. BUT if the picture is too dark open up the apature (lower number is wider open) so if your lens can do f/1.8 you'll get a brighter picture than f/3. imagine the f stop like squinting your eyes. the higher will be sharper but darker. and keep the ISO as low as you can. indoors though, you'd probably need to use 200-250 ISO

[@Joizygyrl926]

@@Googaliemoogalie thanks for sharing the knowledge ❤ It is appreciated.

[@allief.8389]

This is the best tutorial I have watched explaining the basics for a person brand new to having a camera!!! I loved all of your examples and how you broke them down further and explained why. This was fantastic, and I can't wait to continue to learn from your page! :)

[@jeremyjohnson2165]

I am a very visual learner and usually not a lot of photographers that I watch do a really good job when giving step by step directions...you make learning easy for me and I can’t wait to start applying this to my work!

[@oscarcastro5090]

I learned the hard way today that ISO grains the image bad when set really high! This video was amazing thank you so much

[@JonathanAkosah]

It also depends on how good your camera/sensor is. Don't be afraid of high iso, & keep in mind 😉 We're the only ones who Really understand it. It's alright if it's necessary for you to get the shot & achieve your vision, try and produce the best quality you can but if you need to then raise it, other people don't know what high iso is. You'll be alright.

[@QuietOC]

You are conflating ISO settings with exposure. Higher ISO settings can reduce noise--they never increase noise/grain directly.

[@Seven-pu5wj]

High ISO doesn’t grain the image. It’s the low exposure of the photo that grains it (I.e. lack of lighting in the environment, narrow aperture, fast shutter speed). All the ISO is doing is revealing what’s already there.

[@drbreth]

I’m honestly really thankful you gave an example in direct sunlight :) thank you

[@_parkphoto]

Having an understanding already of the exposure triangle and shooting manually, I still watched this video because I thought maybe you’d offer a few off-the-cuff pieces of advice while shooting portraits, and you did! Thanks for making a video still worth watching even for someone who’s not totally a beginner!!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@andrescastillo07]

Same! I always learn something new with Julia.

[@nadithaam351]

I wish you made this channel more earlier and I found you years ago . I was in multimedia classes but in the end gave it up bc everything is so overwhelming. It is so new to me and even tho I am interested in photography the teacher wasn’t helpful and then the pressure of studying make me lose confident and photography just seems very scary. Now I am in different fields but do need to re-learn photography for content. I am so thankful in the end I found this channel. Bc it makes me think back how I love it before and still are. I think I am gonna try to take it more seriously now that I am more flexible and how social media offer a lot of tips/lesson like this

[@AndreaJosefineYoga]

I remember watching your first video on this, its how i learned to photograph in manual! 😊🙏🏼

[@juliatrotti]

Ahh that’s so awesome to hear!

[@rakelyribeiro8277]

This might be the best video about photography in general on KZbin!

[@vanessamccormack5919]

I did my first styled shoot this weekend and this video helped me out sooooo much! The photos I took using your advice blew me away. Just want to thank you for posting such amazing content! ❤️

[@antzgeo7340]

That's amazing I would love to see the photos

[@markc9663]

The format with the live video of the image as you are changing the settings was well done. Nice work!

[@edwinbarreto58]

What a fantastic tutorial! Easy to follow and so informative. Thank you

[@georgemcgnarly3144]

This is a great video. I always liked to shoot in manual. My first camera was a Pentax MX which was so manual you could use it without a battery if you had a light meter. I also used a Deardorf and both the shutter and aperture were on the lens. My first automatic camera was a Leica R7. I was industrial photog but eventually migrated to the custom labs and was mostly a mural printer.

[@jorgeatalido]

Now I need to learn how you manage natural light, what do you see that help you place the model in the right place in terms of lighting

[@juliatrotti]

Yesss I want to do this next!

[@xXC0deZer0Xx]

Yes! This is an excellent question that I need guidance in as well. It would really be helpful to know the thought process of subject placement in natural light. The topic would make a great video.

[@Coolshrikrishna]

Video is far more better than expectations. I must say best video ever on camera usability i had watched.

[@andrescastillo07]

You are the best photography professor on Earth

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

I've never learned any other modes than manual. Manual seemed way easier when I was beginning than anything else 😂

[@eggrt.3156]

Wow, I’ve seen so many Videos about photography but this is literally the best! Now I definitely understand a little more about photography

[@JBREALTY11]

You are an awesome teacher! I’ve watched many beginner videos and yours is by far the easiest to understand. Thank you!

[@scalelabs]

Love it, can we have another refresh? Thanks!

[@aimeeschutselaars6084]

Bedankt

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@starb0146]

You're a true artist Julia. I'm amazed by how much you feel what you're doing.

[@leeaxon01]

I can truly tell you this is the main video I've found to fully explain those three settings and why / what they mean. I've watched this twice and just made notes. I'm off out today to practice.

[@sujayghose3662]

I have nvr seen anyone explain so lucidly..u make it so easy to understand,.. just loovvvveddd it,......☺

[@KawaHato]

Thank you SO much for this video. I'm a visual learner and even with picture examples in other videos I wasn't fully understanding it. Seeing it in motion as you changed the settings finally made it so clear!!

[@ejdagtumadventures9491]

Im starting this new hobby and as a very newbie The way you explained aperture, shuuter and iso Makes it very simple. Ur heaven sent. ❤️❤️❤️

[@joshuacortez1083]

This is exactly what I was looking for!! Real world examples in the field and adjusting controls on the fly. Brilliant.

[@jennalewis2112]

This was so helpful for me, ive been struggling to understand but seeing this visual really makes sense. Thank you ❤

[@kapu3000mi]

Not just the content, but the tone of the video (the "atmosphere") is sooo perfect, it makes studying easy :) Thanks for the great video...now I just need a good camera hahah.

[@noamcohen9443]

Thank you so much! Finally I can understand and see for myself how each setting of the camera actually works.

[@roamwithcrystal]

I've always wanted a nice camera and now I finally got one! It is a little intimidating to use at first, but this video really helped me break it down and understand everything better. Everyone starts somewhere and I'm glad I started with this video! I'm able to post better angles on my Instagram as well and my KZbin videos when I go out exploring.

[@Muchowski_B]

Amazing video, love the hands on explanation. Thank you!

[@jimmyboypadrigo7444]

Your video was very helpful alot specially for me that I am a beginner in photography. You've explained clearly and I keep watching on this video as my guide in Manual mode. Thank you. God bless.

[@jacquiberry5870]

Finally - someone who can teach me the basics!! Thank you so much, have subscribe and will be following for sure.

[@jacquiberry5870]

Can you point me in the direction of taking these shots on dark UK days please. Also for indoor fashion shots too.

[@praveenkumar-sz6mr]

You are way better than many online platforms . Thank you for the practical examples learnt so much

[@kimberlywright6670]

the live tutorial made it SO much clearer. love it, thank you😊

[@cstll5]

the best video so far! - beginner SOOOOOO INFORMATIVE, organized, scientifictastic!

[@tabicat13]

This was so helpful! Thank you. I’m a beginner and this explains the camera settings so well

[@jamiehenry3568]

This video was so helpful. Your demonstrations on how u expose your pictures was spot on to help me. Thank You. ✌️

[@tjanderson6274]

I've watched sooo many other videos and you explained this so clear and also showed live view with explanation for each setting and why you used that. THANK YOU 🙏🙏

[@kaylamcruz]

love this video so much! I knew absolutely nothing about photography and cameras and this was so helpful!

[@coraelincreible]

Love the video, I just bought a 90d I can’t wait to get out and take some photos 🔥

[@SoldWankasky77]

I like the way you explain it. I'm starting to learn and enjoying my camera. Doing example shots inside the house playing around the settings in manual mode. Thank you

[@hannahhanley29]

I finally understand this concept of how the aperture, ISO, and shutter work together. Thanks Julia for an awesome tutorial :)

[@MrNerdyBrit]

Just recently got back into photography, I've only been subscribed for a week or so but your content is so good, can't believe we're getting it for free, so much useful information. You also look a bit like Alicia Vikander

[@ronellekristensen5400]

Hi Julia, I Am a beginner at taking photos my husband bought me a 7iii Sony camera. l like to learn how to take photos & videos correctly. I seem just to click away using Automated setting. Your video is a very good start for me thank you.

[@Kyddo]

Hey Julia. You don't have enough likes for the amount of views you got for this video, but I want to let you know as an up and coming content creator and someone who likes to get that eye candy when taking shots, I've learned hell of a lot from your vids. The examples really helped a lot. Thank you!

[@rajeshkorrapati1665]

Julia. Your videos are always very helpful and it's simple to understand. Keep posting more .... I learned a lot from your videos.

[@baylensmith3353]

Only walkthrough I could fined on KZbin. Super helpful for a beginner!

[@itsemmavalentine]

wow i've never completely understood this until watching this video :)

[@holleyblackwell1947]

this was hands down the best video explaining ive seen so far. thank you so much! subscribed

[@gideonwaswa7504]

The best thoughtful tutorial about shutter speed, Aperture and ISO💯Thank you for sharing.

[@brotherlu9776]

I have been watching your videos and appreciate the examples you give us by showing photoshoots in real time.

[@celrjs]

I'm a complete rookie to photography (want to do it just as a hobby), your video is very helpful.

[@klarelorentz]

Thank you so much for examples!!! This was EXTREMELY helpful as a beginner!!

[@user-up3vx2hk1q]

this is by far the most helpful and straight forward explanation 👍🔥

[@monicaellis347]

Your channel is my favorite. I saw your original manual mode video and it was partly what encouraged me to go after my dream!

[@nerdhead8568]

Watching this so many months later and it’s still really helpful You’re an amazing teacher

[@TheMattchooo]

i just commented 20 minutes ago on your other video showing how to take sharper images, but this one is even better! i dont have the levels you do in your camera for the aperture, iso and shutter speed, but im confident i can now at least attempt to take sharper images! thank you so much from the UK :)

[@Dr.RAJAT_Mandal]

Started my portrait photography 4yrs ago, but still love this video 😊😊😊

[@nikkievans9353]

This is the best tutorial video I’ve seen yet. So thankful for you!

[@jonmeyer8801]

I agree with the other comments. The way this was produced to being visibly able to see what is happening within manual mode was great.

[@austinnwaneri9773]

Omg..this is sooooooo easily explained. One out of a thousand I have seen

[@playzz21]

WOW! this is a crazy good video explaining aperture, ISO, and shutter speed!

[@gbernal73]

Great video. The best thing about your content is how you talk to the camera; you are confident and friendly. Excellent skill for a speaker. You know your stuff, but also the way you present is fresh.

[@Papas365]

You deserve more views than 200k! I am a fan and you have just gained a new subscriber!

[@davannafeyrer5857]

I am doing a family photo shoot in a few weeks and I feel this is the perfect video that helps me understand what I need to do. Thank you!

[@mtavitian1]

This was awesome. Helped me understand how to play around with each aspect in different lighting

[@juliatrotti]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@edakaraca8891]

This is by far the most understandable and clearest explanation I have ever watched! THANK YOUUUU XXXX

[@natashaa1129]

Thank you for this video. I was becoming discouraged about being a photographer. This has helped me a lot. I love your videos. I am 4th grade teacher but a passion to become a professional photographer. Hope to learn about when I need lighting, Sony a7iii setting and type of lenses.

[@swirl._.3]

I just got into photography, very overwhelming but WOW this video was great help and showing results was a good touch

[@michelledorion3077]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! i understand the exposure settings so much better now

[@piyushkashyap2322]

The Explanation is very practical and that's what makes Julia's tutorial different from others !!!

[@briancroyle9388]

Thank you! As a raw beginner this was really helpful. I understood how my Nikons exposure worked in terms of light but this gives me a better understanding of depth of field.

[@Jordyisthename]

Love this video! You explained everything so well and it was very easy to follow along.

[@fishinwithq3959]

Been watching tutorial videos all day and this one was the most helpful! Thank you!

[@oskeet1852]

Thank you so much for making it easy to follow! It's been years and your video was a great refresher!

[@juliatrotti]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thienluong3263]

Manual mode is my favourite.Nice guidance

[@ivangarcia8989]

The best out there hands down💯

[@chopiebophie]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I learned Photography through an online school so learning manual mode is tricky for me. After watching your video, I understood the exposure triangle a lot more and was able to get out of Aperture Priority mode with confidence. I had a shoot today and for the first time I was so confident shooting Manual and my pictures were all properly exposed and sharp!

[@atift5465]

This was so straight to the point and exactly what I wanted to see!

[@petejansen8098]

I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH. Thanks. Gonna buy a used T7 for mountain landscapes and nature plants, flowers.