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  1. […] of photography and how to use your camera. We’ve gone over the basics of composition and lighting; what aperture is; how shutter speed, iso and white balance can change your photos, and we’ve […]

  2. Allyson says:

    Hi! I just found your blog and your Move to Manual series. I’m new to photography and THANK YOU! I went to use this tutorial and the link won’t work now. I’ve tried everything, and it won’t work. 🙁

  3. Ashley says:

    Thanks for all of your hard work to help this amateur! 🙂

  4. maia.rey says:

    you’re a gifted photographer and it’s great that you’re sharing your knowledge on this. thanks.

  5. Life As Wife says:

    That shot with the text is fantastic!

  6. Mindi says:

    Thanks so much for this post and series. I’m so excited to follow it along. I in in the middle of taking an intro to photography class with a local photography school and this is going to follow along with it nicely. The class is so technical so this will help bring it together. Love your blog. I’m fairly a new follower, military mom of two little boys. I’ve been using my DSLR on auto focus for almost 3 years and am ready to take better photos and get out of auto!

    • Courtney says:

      I’m excited to have you on board Mindi!! Looking forward to your photos and seeing the shots you capture! I hope that this course, paired with the one you are already taking will help you achieve the shots you hope for!

  7. Michelle Lubbers says:

    First of all, I am really happy to have been “invited” to your camera class! Who knew I could learn to take better pictures. Thanks, I need all the tips I can get.

    And…
    {The link to head over to Simply B at the end of the blog post is not working, I got a 404 error. Just letting you know.}

    • Courtney says:

      So happy to have you, Michelle and I’m looking forward to seeing your photos! Be sure to check out my 52 Faces challenge if you’re looking for some extra practice! 🙂

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Courtney Kirkland is a Southeast Alabama Writer & Designer. Since 2011,, Courtney has passionately provided beautiful, intentional design to small businesses & bloggers and encouraged thousands to walk in a rich faith in any situation.