Why I Created Get Out of Auto (And Why Beginner Photographers Need It)
When I first picked up a camera, it wasn’t for family photos.
At the time, I owned a vintage rental company and needed beautiful images of my inventory. I wanted my pieces to look just as good online as they did in person, so learning photography became necessary.
My stepdad helped me get started. He showed me how to use aperture priority mode and explained the basics. Because of him, I had a foundation and that mattered.
However, I didn’t feel the need to fully understand my camera yet.
Everything shifted once I had children.
Suddenly, photography wasn’t about styling products. Instead, it became about freezing moments that felt fleeting. The way eyelashes looked in window light. The way tiny hands reached for mine. Ordinary days began to feel sacred.
But even though I had some knowledge, I couldn’t always get the photo I imagined.
Aperture priority worked until it didn’t.
When my kids moved too fast, my settings failed me. When lighting changed, I felt stuck. So instead of feeling confident, I felt frustrated.
That’s when I realized I didn’t just want help, I wanted control. Its okay sometimes to be in control 😉
From Aperture Priority to Full Manual
At that point, I started searching for answers.
I watched videos. I read blog posts. I followed photographers online. Unfortunately, much of what I found felt overly technical or geared toward styles that weren’t mine, heavy flash, dramatic landscapes, or commercial setups.
I wasn’t trying to become a full-time studio photographer.
Instead, I simply wanted to understand how to use my DSLR in real life.
More importantly, I wanted someone to explain manual mode in a way that felt approachable.
Because here’s the truth: beginner photographers don’t need more intimidation. They need clarity.
As a result, I kept teaching myself slowly and intentionally until it finally clicked.
And once it did, everything changed.
Why I Created Get Out of Auto
Eventually, I realized something important.
The course I had been searching for didn’t really exist at least not in the way I needed it. So I decided to create it.
Get Out of Auto is the beginner photography course I wish I had when I started.
It’s designed for:
- Moms who want better photos of their kids
- Women who just bought a DSLR or mirrorless camera
- Creatives who want to learn manual mode without feeling overwhelmed
- Women who may want to photograph families part-time without the pressure of going full-time
In other words, it’s for real life.
What You’ll Learn Inside the Course
Inside Get Out of Auto, you’ll learn:
- How aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together
- How to confidently shoot in manual mode
- How to adjust settings quickly when light changes
- How to get the images you see in your head
In addition, the course includes:
- A full step-by-step video training
- A guided slideshow
- A detailed workbook
- Six guided practice days
- Access to a private Facebook community for support
Because learning photography shouldn’t stop after one lesson it should grow with practice.
You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
You don’t need expensive gear.
You don’t need to go full-time.
And you definitely don’t need to teach yourself the hard way.
Instead, you can learn in a way that feels clear, supportive, and doable.
Get Out of Auto was built from experience first as an entrepreneur photographing inventory, and later as a mom wanting to freeze time.
Now, you don’t have to piece it together on your own.
If you’re ready to confidently use your camera and finally get out of auto mode, this course was created for you.
