Using a mirrorless camera what you see is what you get so no one should overexpose or underexpose a photo accidentally. Yes, you are seeing it in JPEG, not RAW. The light meter is a must for non- mirrorless cameras to get a "Correct Exposure". Zero is the so-called "Correct Exposure" based on the scene and metering mode! Some don't get manual mode until you show them the light meter. 100% they can still put in the wrong settings to get zero using the light meter but I think it gives them some peace of mind when they see a "Correct Exposure" in M mode. They become more relaxed. In the past, I found it's a must for many new photographers trying to get out of auto modes. Great video, Glad to see that ISO was the last part of the puzzle to get "Correct Exposure", Some still teach to set it first like in the film days. Thanks

Good job Vanessa, you relate well to the beginner and make things as simple as possible. They are lucky to have you as a teacher.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 definitely trying over here!

Love it! Straight to the point. I'm not looking for an education on light refraction. Just wanna take some cool pics. Thanks!

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Haha exactly

Rob filming this on a phone and seeing him reflected in the camera screen instead of the setting you're talking about is the best easter egg moment!

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@OGVideographer

3 жыл бұрын

Well if I can never be a Stormtrooper this is the next best thing.

@teleking58

3 жыл бұрын

@@OGVideographer omg! Just be thankful you live with a cookie baker. I'm so jealous!

Great teacher, great photographer!

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Great help thank you

@VanessaJoy

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Great video. I just purchased my first camera - a Canon mirror less with the best glass I could afford, but I am a pure beginner. I’m getting a lot of value from your videos. Keep ‘em coming! Thank you.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!!

I am learning alot from your videos. I purchased an R5 a couple of weeks ago, that was my upgrade from the T7i. I really like the way you explain what your teaching. Thank You so much!!!

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!

@rdneff618

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy Thank you!

Good video. I suggest adding “for a mirrorless camera” to the title as this technique depends on previewing the exposure. The learning curve is a lot different than when I waited a week for my first prints.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Haha true but since the vast majority of people aren’t learning on film as you and I did, it’s typically a given 😉

@brianmc7719

3 жыл бұрын

Man how I wish I had digital 20 years ago. No waiting to see "what I got" and if I missed it. I have learned a lot much faster. I tell everyone don't shoot auto. You won't learn that way. I enjoyed the video and have saved it to share with others that ask me.. "What settings did you use for that picture?" "What settings do I need to shoot the moon?" I show them the exposure triangle and try to explain how to understand settings. Now I can send them this. Thank you.

Great video to ubderstand easily ur teaching method ur smiple

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Awesome! You make these concepts so understandable. Thank you so much :)

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

So happy you like it

Great vid! I use manual mode for my client work and your techniques are spot on. I have that same hanging chair; my wife asked me to buy it. We also have an outdoor setup similar to yours, but she made me move the chair to the inside. And she doesn’t sit in it very often…..ahhhh…..ok….. She also likes the fake plants…..they are all over the house….happy wife happy life.

Great video, I've just picked up my first mirrorless - an EOS R, so pretty funny that's the one you are using. :-)

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a great camera!

Thank you for additional learning ❤ Now im not just set my cam base on the light that i need. Now i know the other used of shutter ,aperture and Iso.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

Great video. Thank you so much!!

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Hi Vanessa! What camera strap are you using in this video?

Simply superb ma'am.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Happy you like 😊

Your explanation was very easy to understand and I learned Thank you

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Great!!

@jinx49080

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy My camera is Canon EOS RP, but it was very helpful.

Great tips! What camera strap are you using?

@VanessaJoy

11 ай бұрын

Kawaprogear but they're out of business :-(

I really love your videos :-) subscribed and ready for more!

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Yay thanks for being here!

@JasonYergin

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy 🤘😎

Best! Thank you

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I couldn't open camera raw images on Photoshop, this error appears -(could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document). How to fix it?

Hi Vanessa, I appreciate the simplicity with which you break down each element. Any thoughts on beginners using program or one of the priority modes to start making exposure decisions before they jump into fully manual shooting? From LinkedIn/Lynda training alone, I definitely encountered a lot of different perspectives on which shooting mode was best.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

I think they should learn it all :) but usually yes start with program, then probably aperture priority and then manual. Still all beginner stuff to learn though. And ultimately you don’t have to shoot manual to be a professional either. Do what works for you, but do have understanding of it all. :)

@bfs5113

3 жыл бұрын

Martin Parr shoots in Program Mode as a Magnum photographer. IMO, there is no such thing as as the best rather than personal preferred. A question should also be asked as well, is "Do I look stupid?" to do something in a hard way. I shot in full manual mode four decades ago because I had to, but it is the result that counts and not how or which camera/lens. Of course, as part of one's education and knowing how and when to use other modes can be an advantage. 🙂

hi Vanessa at 14:54 you referenced your children as plants, i thinking they must be growing like weeds lol thank you for the video

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

lol did I?

@cosmo0080

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy yes ,you said that you can not grow plants but your kid have grown implying they are plants lol

Although I've been using dslr's for 13 years I rarely use Manual mode, only in a studio where the light doesn't change. It's definitely not something to recommend to beginners

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone shoots their own way, Ive been shooting film, dslr and now mirrorless for 20+ years and I rarely use anything but manual. Beginners absolutely should learn how to shoot manual regardless of if it ends of being their mode of choice.

@wanneske1969

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy At a wedding or concert I always use Tv or Av and exposure compensation, I don't want to miss important shots. Even if you change your position by 20 cm, or turn your head, the light might change drastically. But each their own :-). Very informative video as usual. Oh yes, I also use manual when photographing landscapes or flowing rivers (long exposure).

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

@@wanneske1969 only time I use it is when the light changes faster than my fingers move... which is rare 😉 but yes to each their own and regardless of mode choice, I think learning manual is imperative to understanding both photography and how those other modes work so you can use them best. Cheers!

@wanneske1969

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy For beginners using M might be usefull to understand the exposure triangle but I prefer to focus on the action and composition and not on the settings (I know the exposure triangle :-) ). If I'd use manual on weddings or concerts, I would have to delete 80% of my pics. You don't get a second chance on those events. I don't want to fidget with settings and buttons. I hate back button focus as well :-)

@wanneske1969

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your replies !

As a wedding photographer how often do you use manual focus?

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Almost never

While I think is good for everyone to understand the common concepts of photography such as Manual Mode and ISO settings, I don't thing it's the right things for "beginners" to worry about with regards to taking better photos. For beginners interested in those specifically, I would suggest understanding 3 of the 5 W's (Why, When, What) and the 'Hows' behind using them. A large percentage of beginners will actually benefit from leaving ISO as its lowest native setting and using M mode only for certain specific things like Fireworks, Astrophotography, Studio Photography, some macro photography (especially if you are doing stacked focus photography). That said, for beginners, Program Auto [P] is a qood option (to quickly get out of Auto) for many types of photography as it opens up every setting and menu option the camera has. But for people looking to take more control of their camera and the results of images, Aperture Priority [Av, A] is likely best suited for most beginners (with Shutter Priority [Tv, S] being best suited for Action/motion photos obviously. If beginners just keep it this simple they'll have less to worry about, less to remember, yet still get great shots with the results they are looking for. With any type of half-decent light, the beginner will only need to adjust 1 setting: Aperture or Shutter speed (depending on what they are doing), the camera then evaluates the scene and chooses the rest - this is a bit over simplified, but the beginner can just focus their attention on shooting more and settings less. The only other thing (setting) a beginner might need to know to change is the feature/setting to override the cameras decision on brightness using the exposure compensation button [+/- or * button] - and even then usually only minor adjustments are needed if at all. That's 1 setting adjustment for the beginner with maybe adjusting 1 more occasionally vs adjusting 2 settings every time and accidentally screwing up the 3rd (grin). Beginners looking to improve their photos should first focus in understanding lighting and image composition then look to get out of Auto - using Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority modes. A lot of beginners think that Manual Mode mode means professional, but in reality it's just more of a specific use mode for many. Sorry if I sounded sanctimonious, that's not my intention, I really do appreciate that you are sincerely vested in helping people improve their photography. I tend to be "ISO averse" while living life in Aperture Priority land 99% of the time. Happy shooting.

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Lol if this were a “beginners guide to photography” video you’d have a point. But this was a “get out of auto” video... so I’m going to teach the manual settings in a “how to shoot manual” video. 😉

@OGVideographer

3 жыл бұрын

🙄

@michaeldensley6175

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it would be pointless debating the semantics of having the words “Beginner Photography” in a title and wether it was directed at beginners. So, I’ll leave it alone. And like I said before, it’s nice to have real professionals take time out of their schedules to offer help/insights to others.

Who gives a thumbs down on great video's like this? SMH

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Lol Lots of ppl who know better than me 😉

@bretwalley4673

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy I have been shooting Manual for several years but I watched it and think it is a very good video. I think you are great and do very good video's. Thank You and I hope You and your family have a Great New Year.

First view ♥️♥️

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

👏

@chink21

3 жыл бұрын

Love how you explain everything Vanessa 👍🏻

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

@@chink21 hope it helps :-)

@chink21

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanessaJoy always does

♥♥♥

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

:-)

I could use the fake plants and still get stung by a bee!!! :D :P

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂

I saw your husband's reflection :)

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe

Il est plus facile pour un débutant de ne pas utiliser le mode manuel.....

@VanessaJoy

3 жыл бұрын

sure, but those who want to learn I'm happy to teach