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  • Want to skip the overwhelm and frustration of guessing all those pesky camera settings? For the first time we’re sharing a new step-by-step method, to give you full creative control of your camera…
  • Everything you need is covered in this hands-on guide. You’ll never miss that important moment again!
  • 250 Step-by-Step Pages | 13 Hands-On Assignments | 132 Example Images | 6 Workflow Checklists | 1 Camera Operations Field Guide
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“ Karlo has proven his excellent ability to teach photography concepts. I may be biased, but when it comes to getting photographers off auto mode, this is now the only guide I’d recommend.”
– Brett Fox.

Do you feel like your camera's Auto Mode is holding you prisoner?

There is a common fear behind leaving Auto Mode and taking full control of your camera. Much of that fear is needlessly entrenched in our minds. 

We all have a photography comfort zone, and it can be quite scary to push out of it. In fact, much of the time, the Auto Mode can do an O-K job — so why should we even bother?

(Great question! Let me show you)

As you can see, the more control you have, the better you’re able to translate your vision into a great photo.

But today’s cameras have numerous buttons, dials, and menu items that can overwhelm any photographer.

You may have tried books, read articles, or watched videos on how to get off Auto Mode, but all the jargon and technical explanations are still leaving you frustrated.

Maybe you’re someone who has been using Auto mode for years, just because it’s comfortable?

🤔…although at times, you wish you knew a bit more about the controls, so that you could create the shots you really wanted. Instead of letting your camera guess the settings for you.

Perhaps (like a lot of us) you find yourself using Auto Mode to just ‘keep the shot’ instead of fumbling on manual settings and eventually missing the moment?

I don’t know your story.

But I’m guessing you can relate to at least some of what I mentioned above.

Good news! Today, I’ve got something special for you. Get ready to escape the dreaded ‘Auto Mode Prison’ once and for all…

👋 Say Hello to the 'Getting Off Auto Mode' Step-by-Step Guide

AKA a new hands-on guide that will make sure you never fumble the settings, and miss a shot again.

250 step-by-step pages

13 hands-on assignments & exercises

18 self-check quiz questions

10 key lessons

27 useful diagrams & illustrations

132 example images (including 42 image comparisons)

FREE BONUS: 6 printable workflow checklists

FREE BONUS: 26 page camera operations field guide

Ready to get off auto mode, once and for all?

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250 pages, organised into 9 precise chapters for easy consumption.
132 image examples to help you make sense of each concept.
27 useful diagrams & illustrations to make learning a breeze.
13 hands-on assignments & exercises to help you get a practical understanding fast.
250 step-by-step pages.
250 step-by-step pages.
18 self-check quiz questions.
18 self-check quiz questions.
10 key lessons.
10 key lessons.
Chapter 1: Mindsets to get off auto quicker.
Chapter 1: Mindsets to get off auto quicker.
Chapter 2: The basis of manual settings.
Chapter 2: The basis of manual settings.
Chapter 3: Overview of the most important settings for getting off auto.
Chapter 3: Overview of the most important settings for getting off auto.
Chapter 4: Prepping your gear and your strategy.
Chapter 4: Prepping your gear and your strategy.
Chapter 5: Getting the right exposure.
Chapter 5: Getting the right exposure.
Special Bonus Chapter: Shooting workflows.
Special Bonus Chapter: Shooting workflows.
Chapter 6: Exposure and effects.
Chapter 6: Exposure and effects.
Chapter 7: Basic problem solving.
Chapter 7: Basic problem solving.
Chapter 8: Tightening the knots - Details, Details, Details.
Chapter 8: Tightening the knots - Details, Details, Details.
Final Chapter: Staying off auto - Where do I go from here?
Final Chapter: Staying off auto - Where do I go from here?
FREE BONUS: 26 page quick camera operations field guide. The perfect reference tool for understanding each of the different settings on your camera. ($20 Value)
FREE BONUS: 26 page quick camera operations field guide. The perfect reference tool for understanding each of the different settings on your camera. ($20 Value)
FREE BONUS: 6 easy-to-understand printable shooting workflow checklists. Pop them into your camera bag, and you’ll never miss a step when you’re out shooting. ($30 Value)
FREE BONUS: 6 easy-to-understand printable shooting workflow checklists. Pop them into your camera bag, and you’ll never miss a step when you’re out shooting. ($30 Value)

After reading this guide, you'll be able to...

  • Confidently capture the moments in front of you without having to fumble with numbers, or worry about calculating the correct settings on your camera.
  • Take full creative control over your images - finally producing photographs with fancy effects just like the pros.
  • Nail your exposures every time instead of just snapping and hoping the camera will capture it the way you want.
  • Get those wonderful blurry backgrounds that you see the professionals create.
  • Be creative with motion subjects. You can create light trails, freeze a falling subject, and even make objects look like they’re floating. The possibilities are endless!
  • Easily deal with difficult shooting scenarios like photographing darker skin tones, shooting snow, creating silhouettes, and shooting against the light, among others.

You'll learn...

Includes...

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This hands-on guide is based on years of photography AND teaching experience.

Here’s the honest truth— not all great photographers make great teachers. You know why? Because teaching requires a totally different skillset! This is NOT just another eBook on photography theory.

Instead, you’ll receive plenty of hand-holding using easy-to-understand conversational language. We’ll get you up to speed with basic principles. Then give you a platform to experiment and refine your techniques. This method is the best way for you to learn photography.

Step-by-step exercises, made just for you...

You’ll find practical photography exercises & assignments, throughout the book. These are designed to familiarize you with the techniques, using a show-and-tell approach. This breakthrough approach has been proven time and again to be effective in getting students to start experimenting intuitively, with their photography.

This unique approach emphasizes deep understanding, and will make photography simple for you.

New horizontal layout. Designed for easy reading.

This guide is horizontally laid-out, which maximizes your screen area for reading (instead of the portrait orientation that most eBooks use). Paragraphs are narrower for easier reading, and diagrams/photos are used throughout to illustrate each point.

Great care has been taken to design a guide that is easy to use, elegantly crafted, and effective in teaching you photography.

132 example images, to unlock your photography super-powers!

This guide is filled with case-studies, illustrations, diagrams & comparison images. These graphics will help you understand the concepts, in an easy way. You’ll find inspiration in these pages. And you can borrow ideas & techniques to apply to your own photography.

Most importantly — Learning to ‘read’, analyze & interpret other peoples’ images is a photography super-power. When you master this, you’ll have the keys to unlock your true creative potential!

Use This Guide to Improve Your Photography — In 3 Simple Steps:

STEP 1. Download Your New Guide & Bonus Resources.

Save the PDF files directly to your computer or mobile device, you can access directly on your device or print. As many times as you need.

STEP 2. Enjoy Stress-Free Learning & Shooting.

You set the pace, and we’ll guide you step-by-step. No pressure, comfortable learning. When you’re ready, get out there, and put it all into practice. We’ll be here if you need help.

STEP 3. Snap More! Share More!

This is the real secret to improving your craft! All of our resources focus on building confidence & creative skills. We’ll even show you safe no-judgement places to share your work and progress. Let’s do this together!

💪 I'm Ready!

Grab this new study guide – to transform your photography.

Go from this…

  • Constantly comparing yourself to other photographers wondering why you just can't seem to figure it out.
  • Wasting hours sorting through pages of online information–only to be left more confused about photography, than when you started.
  • Feeling overwhelmed & demotivated because it doesn't feel like you're making progress with your photography.
  • Being too scared to share your work because it feels like your photos aren't 'quite' good enough yet.

To this…

  • Having a simple, step-by-step system for capturing beautiful photographs. A system that makes sense to you, and that you can refer back to for years to come!
  • Finally developing your 'photographer's eye' and noticing creative & unique photo opportunities in ANY situation.
  • Being able to look back on all of your past images that didn’t quite work, and finally understand why!
  • Confidently sharing your photos with friends and family! And getting a sense of pride when they comment "WOW! How'd you get this amazing shot?!"

👋 Meet your instructor

Karlo de Leon began photography when he was 25 and turned from amateur to pro in a span of just 1 year.

He has been a published professional travel photographer since 2005 and started conducting his own photography workshops in 2007 teaching advanced photography – focusing on conceptual, low light and travel photography

He also taught at the Academe in 2008, teaching college students basic to advanced photography. He is also one of Photzy’s in-house authors and a member of the content team.

Tips for getting the most from this guide-

Because this guide covers both the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ of getting off auto mode. It’s crucial you try not to skip chapters.

Walk-through exercises are sprinkled throughout the guide. So keep your camera handy and follow along as you read. Treat the assignments as experiments. Allow yourself to observe the effects of your camera whenever you change settings. The more you familiarize yourself with your camera. The better you get.

Finally, you might find parts of this guide that seem contrary to popular teachings. It’s important that you especially lean into these points, to challenge how you think about your craft. This will help you discover a more intuitive, personal approach to learning photography.

I can’t wait to see what you create!

Here’s the deal:

An intimate 1-on-1 learning session with a seasoned professional photographer would be valued at around $200-$2000.

But you won’t pay that…

Our authors pour all of that EXACT knowledge and teaching structure into our step-by-step guides.

Our authors expertly craft every word, in every chapter, to help build your creative skillset and truly master photography.

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The Getting Off Auto Mode Guide: 250 Pages • 132 Example Images • 13 Assignments • 10 Key-Lessons • 6 Checklists • 1 Camera Ops Field Guide — Take complete control of your camera! ($100 Value)
The Getting Off Auto Mode Guide: 250 Pages • 132 Example Images • 13 Assignments • 10 Key-Lessons • 6 Checklists • 1 Camera Ops Field Guide — Take complete control of your camera! ($100 Value)
FREE BONUS: 26 page quick camera operations field guide. The perfect reference tool for understanding each of the different settings on your camera. ($20 Value)
FREE BONUS: 26 page quick camera operations field guide. The perfect reference tool for understanding each of the different settings on your camera. ($20 Value)
FREE BONUS: 6 easy-to-understand printable shooting workflow checklists. Pop them into your camera bag, and you’ll never miss a step when you’re out shooting. ($30 Value)
FREE BONUS: 6 easy-to-understand printable shooting workflow checklists. Pop them into your camera bag, and you’ll never miss a step when you’re out shooting. ($30 Value)
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The Ultimate Guide to Fundamental Editing: Learn the key steps of post-processing! 163 Pages • 146 Example Images • 76 Self-Check Questions • 16 Key-Lessons • 1 Editing Checklist ($50 Value)
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Understanding Composition Guide: Learn fundamental composition skills! 120 Pages • 77 Example Images • 23 Assignments • 25 Key-Lessons • 1 Composition Checklist ($50 Value)
Understanding Composition Guide: Learn fundamental composition skills! 120 Pages • 77 Example Images • 23 Assignments • 25 Key-Lessons • 1 Composition Checklist ($50 Value)
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Understanding Light - Book One: Learn the key concepts of light! 88 Step-by-Step Pages • 6 Concise Chapters • 2 Useful Printable Cheat Sheets ($60 Value)
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All of the resources & exclusive bonuses in the starter package are included in this bundle.
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FREE BONUS: 4 royalty-free textures with 4 companion video tutorials ($50 Value)
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FREE BONUS: 3 printable cheat sheets – ‘Exposure Triangle’, ‘Manual Mode’ & ‘Mastering Backlight’ ($15 Value)
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FREE BONUS: Exclusive interview with Jessica Drossin. Revealing her thoughts and techniques that have turned her into an Internet phenomenon ($10 Value)
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FREE BONUS: Printable Fundamental Edits Checklist. Keep it near your computer. It’s a wonderful tool that will help you until you get the steps down and imprinted into your memory ($10 Value)
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