This free course walks through the exposure triangle step by step, using clear examples and simple exercises to help you understand what your camera is doing and why.
What's included in the course
10 Video Lessons

Short, focused video lessons with text outlines.

5 Quizzes

Quick quizzes to reinforce understanding.

4 Exercises

Simple exercises to apply what you learn.

What you’ll learn

  • Take control of exposure instead of guessing
  • Use aperture and shutter speed creatively, on purpose
  • Balance exposure confidently using stops of light
  • Move beyond AUTO mode with a clear understanding of what changes when you adjust settings

"This course makes you think and teaches you about the exposure triangle fundamentally."

Leslie Hankey

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Course overview

  • Understanding the camera basics
  • How aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together
  • Stopping light with confidence
  • Putting the exposure triangle into practice
MEET YOUR TEACHER

John Peltier

I’ve been teaching photography since 2017, primarily helping beginners understand what their cameras are doing and why. These courses are built around the same clear, practical approach I use in my in-person teaching.

My own photography focuses on visual storytelling, with documentary projects completed worldwide and work featured by organizations such as the Los Angeles Times and the U.S. National Park Service.

A clearer way to understand exposure

If AUTO mode feels limiting, this course will help you understand what your camera is doing and why, without formulas or jargon.

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