Shooting in Manual: The Ultimate Doula’s Guide

Stop letting “bad settings” steal your most powerful birth moments.

You see the perfect shot: the first latch in a dim room, the crowning moment, the raw emotion on a partner’s face.
You raise your camera… and the photo is dark, blurry, or washed out.

The moment is gone.

It’s not your fault.


Automatic mode is guessing, and in the ever-changing light of birth, it guesses wrong.

It’s time to take control. To tell your camera exactly what to do, so you can focus on what you do best: being a doula.

This isn’t a technical photography class

This is a birth-worker’s guide to confidence.

In Shooting in Manual, you’ll learn:

  • The simple, 3-setting system that controls every photo (shutter speed, aperture, ISO)—explained in plain English, not tech jargon.

  • How to “read” any birth room’s light in seconds and know exactly which settings to change.

  • My fail-safe starting points for every common birth scenario (dim hospital, candlelit home birth, bright postpartum room).

  • How to freeze motion for sharp, clear crowning shots and when to embrace blur for artistic, emotional images.

  • To never miss a moment again because you’re fumbling with dials. Change settings quickly, quietly, and with total confidence.

This class is for you if:

  • You own a DSLR or mirrorless camera but live in “Auto” mode.

  • You’re tired of blurry, dark, or poorly exposed birth photos.

  • You want to create stunning, professional-quality images that do justice to the stories you witness.

  • You’re ready to stop guessing and start knowing.

This is your next step after Essential Photo Lessons—or the perfect start if you already understand composition and are ready to master your gear.

Here’s what you get:

  • Instant, lifetime access to video lessons you can watch anytime, anywhere.

  • My personal cheat sheets: Quick-reference guides for birth room settings.

  • Real birth examples: I break down photos from actual births, explaining the “why” behind every setting.

  • $150 or 2 monthly payments of $75

Shooting In Manual

  • Course
  • 12 Lessons

In this course, I’ll teach you the exact settings I use at births, so you can capture powerful moments without fumbling while supporting your clients. No overcomplicated tech jargon, no guesswork—just dependable tools for doulas who want to document birth beautifully with their DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras.

Contents

DSLR VS. Mirrorless

DSLR vs. Mirrorless.mp4

The Exposure Triangle

Exposure Triangle.mp4
How the Exposure Triangle Works.mp4

ISO

What is ISO.mp4
ISO and light.mp4
ISO Photo Examples.mp4

Shutter Speed

What is Shutter Speed.mp4
Shutter Speed Photo Examples.mp4
Shutter Speed Demo.mp4

Aperture

Aperture Photo Examples.mp4
What is Aperture.mp4
Aperture Demo.mp4