stop shooting

on auto.

start creating.

The complete beginner-to-confident course that teaches you to take full manual control of your camera — and shoot photos you're actually proud of.

8

Core Modules

35+

video lessons

lifetime access

100%

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BEYONDAUTO PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS

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your camera can do so much more  than you're letting it.

THE REAL PROBLEM

You shoot in Auto and hope for the best
Your photos come out blurry, dark, or washed out
You've watched YouTube for hours and still feel lost
You have a nice camera collecting dust out of frustration
You know what you want your photo to look like — you just can't make it happen

photography essentials 

A step-by-step course that teaches you how to confidently shoot in manual mode and take photos you’re proud of—no matter your starting point.

INTRODUCING

EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
NOTHING YOU DON'T.

THE CURRICULUM

01

introduction

Get your bearings before you pick up the camera. This is where the journey starts.

Why most beginners stay stuck

How this course is structured

Your roadmap to shooting confidently

02

the camera

Learn about your equipment so you can deep dive into how use it.

Your camera's buttons and dials

Learning camera types

Stop being intimidated by gear

03

mastering manual

Take the wheel. Learn to control your camera settings intentionally — not by accident.

Set shutter, aperture, and ISO

Make manual mode feel natural

Setting white balance

04

exposure 101

The Exposure Triangle broken down in plain language — no jargon, just results.

Balancing your settings

Nail exposure in any lighting

Read a histogram with confidence

05

lenses

That creamy background blur? Understand exactly how to achieve it every time.

Key specs that define a lens

Lens types explained

How to use a kit lens effectively 

06

focusing

Never miss focus on a moving subject again. Learn the autofocus modes the pros actually use.

Autofocus modes explained

Track fast, unpredictable subjects

When to switch to manual focus

07

composition

Learn the principles that turn a snapshot into a photograph worth looking at twice.

The rules  and when to break them

Use negative space intentionally

Frame stronger shots every time

08

shooting raw

Stop leaving image quality on the table. Understand why RAW changes everything.

RAW vs. JPEG — what's different

Understanding resolution

More control in post-processing

WHEREVER YOU'RE STARTING,
THIS GETS YOU THERE.

THIS IS FOR YOU

total beginners

Just got your first DSLR or mirrorless and have no idea where to start? This is built for you — from the ground up, no assumptions.

📸

aspiring pro

Want to take your passion seriously? Master the technical foundation that every professional photographer built their career on.

🚀

frustrated hobbyist

You've been shooting a while but keep hitting a wall. You want consistency — not luck. This gives you the "why" behind what you're doing.

🎯

REAL PEOPLE.
REAL BREAKTHROUGHS

STUDENT RESULTS

Inspiring stories from just a few of my students!

Taking Andrew's DSLR basics course was a game changer for my business! His guidance helped me master my camera, and I have been running my own business for the last 10 years!

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Taking Andrew's DSLR basics course was a game changer for my business! His guidance helped me master my camera, and I have been running my own business for the last 10 years!

"

Family Photographer

Taking Andrew's DSLR basics course was a game changer for my business! His guidance helped me master my camera, and I have been running my own business for the last 10 years!

"

DAN C.

Hobbyist

Portrait Photographer

KELLY W.

DESIREE H.

HI, I'M ANDREW

I'm a professional wedding photographer based in Cleveland, Ohio — and I've built a career capturing some of the most important moments in people's lives, all in full manual mode.

But I wasn't born knowing this stuff. I remember the frustration of staring at settings that made no sense, missing shots I should have nailed, and wondering if I'd ever really "get it."

BeyondAuto is the course I wish I had. I built it to cut through all the noise and give you the exact framework that unlocked everything for me — in plain, no-fluff language.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Professional photographer for 15+ years
Photographed 300+ couples and real moments
Engineering background — obsessed with clear systems
Started exactly where you are — confused by camera settings

ONE PRICE.
LIFETIME ACCESS.

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PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS COURSE

$97

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ONE-TIME PAYMENT  |  LIFETIME ACCESS

8 core modules with 35+ video lessons

plain language teaching - no jargon

future updates included - always

Lifetime access — watch at your own pace

works with dslr or mirrorless cameras

mobile learning - learn from anywhere

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QUESTIONS?
I've GOT ANSWERS.

FAQ

What camera do I need?

Any DSLR or mirrorless camera works — Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, whatever you've got. The principles in this course are universal. If it has a manual mode, you're good to go.

I'm a complete beginner. Is this too advanced for me?

Not at all — it's designed with complete beginners in mind. We start from the absolute basics and build up. If you can press the shutter button, you can start this course today.

How long do I have access?

Forever. One payment gets you permanent lifetime access. Watch at your own pace, revisit any lesson anytime, and get all future updates at no extra cost.

How is this different than YouTube content?

YouTube is scattered. This is structured. Instead of hunting for the right video and hoping it builds on the last one, this course gives you a clear, logical path from zero to confident — with a consistent teaching style designed to actually stick.

Do I need editing software too?

It depends! The course focuses on getting great shots in-camera. We do cover file formats in the final module, and if you want to use the suggested file format taught in the course it's recommended! 

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

One-time $97. Lifetime access. The confidence to shoot in manual — for good.

YOUR CAMERA IS

READY.

ARE YOU?

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