Manual Mode Made Simple with Khara Plicanic

feel confident holding your camera.

Manual Mode Made Simple
  • 7 video lessons
  • 1 hour and 14 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
For consistency and control over your images, nothing beats shooting in manual mode. Join Khara Plicanicfor Manual Mode Made Simple and take control of your images. Learn how to expertly dial in aperture, shutter speed, and ISO; and learn the tricks of the pros for making this part of your workflow, so that you barely even have to think about it. Learning this is a key step towards opening up your camera's potential and taking better photos.   In this easy-to-follow class, Khara will walk you through the basics of using your camera in manual mode. You’ll learn about the mistakes most beginners make and get a head-start on shifting your dials and controlling your settings. By the end of this class, you’ll feel more confident holding your camera and be inspired to go out and shoot – in manual mode!   

Course Instructor

Khara Plicanic

Khara Plicanic

A one-woman show, Khara has been dazzling her photo clients with outrageous service and record-breaking turnaround times since shooting her first wedding 14 years ago.

Manual Mode Made Simple with Khara Plicanic is rated 4.9 stars by 42 students

  • Stephanie G. Jan 5, 2021

    Khara does such an amazing job at explaining manual mode! After viewing her lesson, I've taken myself completely out of all auto modes so that I can hone my skill in "being in control" of my shot, as Khara emphasizes. I've noted a tremendous difference in my photography after viewing her course. I would recommend this class to anyone who is ready to jump into manual!

  • Zuri W. Jun 15, 2020

    I absolutely love this class. I've been doing photography for a couple of years and you're the first person to give me a great understanding of manual mode. Like its all came together and clicked. Awesome simple short class.

  • Regina D. Mar 24, 2020

    I have been shooting a long time, but mainly in A and S. Pushing myself to M mode. Khara makes more sense the way she explains this than anyone I have ever heard! Thank you.

  • Alex E. Aug 1, 2019

    Fun to watch, and she makes it simple enough to understand. Thank you Khara!!!

  • Deanna M. Apr 10, 2019

    Very good basic instruction. She makes it easy to understand.

  • Dar . Apr 9, 2019

    I'm certainly glad I bought this class. Khara is wonderful instructor who broke it down in great terms. I'll be watching this a few more times and keep practicing so I get it down like clockwork! Thank you Khara!!

  • eglee B. Apr 7, 2019

    great explanation!

  • Louise T. Jan 15, 2019

    I finally get it, thanks to Khara! I love all her courses.

  • Tracy H. Dec 28, 2018

    I get it now! Khara made the concepts super simple and relatable! Thanks for another fantastic class!

  • Shauna P. Jul 6, 2018

    She explained this so well!

  • Rosalind L. Jan 28, 2018

    I actually understand how to use my manual mode now, she made it so simple! Thank you Khara.

  • Nancy A. Dec 26, 2017

    Great teacher! Other classes have been too technical for me. Khara makes it all easy to understand. Thank you!

  • Sharon B. Jul 1, 2017

    Loved the course. It helped everything click into place. Very visual, quick and easy. Just what i needed. Thank you

  • J. Jun 25, 2017

    I love all of Khara's classes. She makes the material easy to understand and gets me excited to learn more. I've taken two so far and plan to take more.

  • Dolph A. May 24, 2017

    Khara is a wonderful teacher. She has a gift for explaining technical aspects of photography in a way that's easy to understand and is also fun! After completing this course, I bought two more of her Creative Live courses plus one of her books. 5 stars! Thanks, Khara!

  • Jeff W. May 23, 2017

    Awesome class! I'm a complete beginner and Khara does an amazing job of explaining key concepts in simple terms. She also does a great job in explaining step by step how to go about setting up your shot when using manual mode. I'm feeling a lot more confident today after viewing this course. Khara is a great teacher. Highly recommended!

  • Jim H. Apr 12, 2017

    Great class. Khara was able to break it down to the basics. The very simplicity made it easy to follow and comprehend. Definitely will be able to learn more in the future with this breakdown of Manual Made Simple. Thanks

  • Pat . Jan 12, 2017

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I got a DSLR camera several ago. I still needed help with manual mode. This video was outstanding It made it so simple how to adjust the settings.

  • samuel A. Jan 11, 2017

    I will grade this class at 100% . Was very helpful and explained the concept in just 7 lessons.

  • Shivani U. Jan 11, 2017

    Perfect class for someone like me who has always been frustrated and stuck when it comes to understanding how to think about these elements. Thank you!

  • Jelena M. Jan 11, 2017

    I really enjoy all Khara's classes. She is a great teacher and she makes things very easy to understand. I love it!!!Thank you

  • Rick E. Oct 24, 2016

    I'm a beginner and was confused and frustrated with shooting in manual mode. Khama gives you permission to drive the entire process by explaining the key fundamentals--ISO, shutter, and aperture. Her simple and easy to understand slides unlocked the mystery of manual shooting. Thank you Khara!

  • Karen T. Aug 23, 2016

    This was really a great class! She has a way of making things so easy to understand. She is charming, and engaging. I would highly recommend this class to anyone. I hope she does other classes because it is really worth your time. I wish I had seen this earlier in my efforts at photography. Thank you so much! You're a great teacher!

  • Aleeza N. Jul 1, 2016

    These lectures are for people who know nothing about manual mode. If you understand the basics of aperture, ISO and shutter speed don't loose your time with these videos. I recommend the fundamentals of photography instead.

  • Paul S. Jun 30, 2016

    I was a complete idiot about cameras. After this class I have a basic grip on shutter speeds, aperture and ISO and that's a good thing. Now I can start to dig into my manual and I know something about what it is trying to tell me. But I've still have along way to go. I'm very glad I took this class.

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