Getting Started with your First Camera (Part 2 of 2) - Moving Beyond Auto Mode

Getting your first camera is exciting, but figuring out what all those buttons and settings actually do can be overwhelming. In this two-part series, we’ll help you navigate your camera and learn the basic photography building blocks that will have you taking better photos in no time.

In Part 2, we’ll move beyond Auto mode and start taking control of the camera ourselves. We’ll break down the basic principles that are used for taking photos, and how changing various settings gives you more creative control over your images.