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Master DSLR Manual Mode with Confidence and Leave Auto Mode Behind Forever.
From Auto To Artist is for anyone who wants to Go Manual, Ditch Auto Mode, and Start Shooting with Confidence .
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Join before 7.15.2026 to get 50% off, early access, a private group where you get your questions answered, and more! And lifetime access to everything is just $48 (Normally $98). Offer Expires Soon.
"Lois taught me that photography was not just about taking pictures — it was about learning to see. A cup of tea in the morning light, shadows on a wall, laughter in passing, quiet stillness in the middle of a busy day — moments I would have normally rushed past suddenly became
meaningful." - Denise F.
"Lois is an extremely professional, talented photographer. I've worked with her as both a fellow photographer and as a model. In both positions, she was nothing but helpful, skilled, and always positive. She has incredible talents in both the technical aspects of photography as well as the creative ones. Her ideas really have no end, and her themed shoots as well as her more traditional shoots are quite literally picture perfect." - Allison J.
"She is relatable, approachable, and people immediately feel comfortable around her. I believe this is what makes her stand out in photography. Lois understands her subjects she shoots and her creativity is unlike that of anyone in the Midwest area." - Michelle W.
Let's Face It...
You Can Already See the Perfect Shot. You Just Can't Shoot It Yet.
Stuck on Auto Mode
You own a DSLR and shoot mostly or entirely in auto mode — and every time you open your photos, you feel a quiet pang of this wasn't what I envisioned.
Confusing Camera Manual
You've tried reading your camera manual or fumbling with settings on the fly — and walked away more confused and frustrated than confident.
YouTube Rabbit Trails
YouTube is keeping you stuck in auto mode and wasting years of your time going in circles leaving you feeling overwhelmed.
Introducing
From Auto To Artist
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Finally Capture What You See
The only thing standing between you and the photos you've always wanted to take is a dial on the top of your camera.
Manual mode is the bridge between what you see and what you shoot.
Learn manual mode and leave auto mode behind forever.
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Develop Manual Mode Skills With Hands-On Practice
Take the theory you just learned and put it into practice with photo assignments after every concept to develop your manual mode shooting skills
— because the only way to truly learn is to actually shoot.
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Gain Feedback From Our Private Community
When you share your work in our private community, you'll get real feedback, encouragement, and accountability from fellow photographers on the exact same journey.
Plus So Much More!
Scroll down to see everything you get lifetime access to...
Learn How To:
From Auto To Artist
Course Curriculum
📷 Why Go Manual?
Before we touch a single dial, we start with the why — because understanding the creative case for manual mode is what transforms it from a scary setting into an exciting unlock. You'll discover exactly what creative control means and why it changes everything about the way you shoot.
⚡ Exposure: The Foundation of Every Great Shot
The Exposure Triangle — demystified once and for all
Aperture & F-stop — how to control depth and dimension
Shutter Speed — how to freeze or flow with a moment
ISO — how to work with light instead of fighting it
"It's all about the Light" — the philosophy that ties it all together
🌤️ Light: See It Differently, Shoot It Beautifully
Types of Light and how each one affects your image
Color of Light and the mood it creates
Light Sources — natural, artificial, and everything in between
Direction of Light — the secret to flattering, dramatic, and dynamic shots
Weather as a creative tool, not an obstacle
Kelvin Light Temperature — the science behind warm and cool tones
🎬 Motion: Tell the Story of Movement
Slow motion techniques for dreamlike, flowing results
Fast motion techniques for crisp, frozen action
Panning — the technique that puts your subject in dramatic focus against a streaked background
Intentional blur — when movement is the art
🖼️ Composition: Frame the World Like an Artist
Rule of Thirds — the compositional foundation every photographer needs
Leading Lines — how to guide a viewer's eye exactly where you want it
Framing — using your environment to create images within images
Perspective — how your physical position transforms the entire story
Depth of Field — creating separation, intimacy, and dimension
Repetition — finding rhythm and pattern in the world around you
Foreground, Middle Ground & Background — building images with depth and layering
🎨 Artistry: Find Your Photographic Voice
Storytelling through a single frame
Capturing emotion — the element that turns a good photo into an unforgettable one
Breaking the Rules — because knowing when to ignore the guidelines is what separates the artist from the technician
Limited Time Pre-Launch Bonuses
Amazing Bonuses
Private Community: Get all your questions answered so you are never second guessing or wasting time!
Customized Course: The course will be built around your specific needs as an early adopter. This is something that folks will not get to experience with the finished course!
Any Other Bonuses: Get the opportunity to have constructive feedback on your images from a professional photographer mentor in 6 weekly live Q&A video calls.
Meet Your Instructor
My name is Lois Jea and I fell in love with photography as a young girl when I became the designated family photographer with my Dad's point-and-shoot film camera. Talk about a throwback.
I started learning professional photography when my daughter was a toddler, with an old school, snail mail, correspondence course and my first SLR camera back when shooting slides was the way to go and digital photography was just a dream. Since then I've used smartphones, GoPros, professional DSLRs, and even those cardboard throwaway film cameras.
Along the way, I learned the foundations of photography and what separates those who point-and-shoot and those who take creative control over their images. And that's when I began shooting exclusively in manual mode, creating my own themed photoshoots and practicing the photography foundational techniques and honing my craft. In the process, I learned that the combination of theory and practice and feedback led to consistent photography results and confidence that I had the knowledge to shoot well every time. I've tutored several students over the years teaching them to be able to do the same thing.
Learn DSLR manual mode with confidence and leave auto mode behind forever!
And guess what the #1 thing I've learned throughout this entire journey is...? 👉
"You don't need to know complex technical jargon, or have more expensive cameras than the DSLR you already own, or professional degrees to learn how to shoot in manual mode."
Once you understand the foundational concepts of photography and how to see light, you can take back creative control of your camera because you'll realize the only thing that's been standing in your way all this time was a dial on top of your camera.
AND THAT RIGHT THERE is what inspired me to launch From Auto To Artist and create the online course for helping aspiring photographers quickly develop the skills required to shoot manual mode professional-looking content no matter where you're starting in your photography journey.
But I get it, you probably don't really care about who I am and why I created this platform.
Right now, all you care about is CAN I ACTUALLY HELP YOU!
Well, since teaching my first student in 2006 to today, they have discovered the wonders of having creative control in their photography. The feedback is in... People are amazed at how fast they can learn DSLR manual mode photography skills when they follow a proven step-by-step process.
I hope you're as excited as I am for you to begin this journey! I host 6 weekly Q&A calls for all our early adopters in our private community. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Who Is This Course For?
You own a DSLR and shoot mostly or entirely in auto mode — and every time you open your photos, you feel a quiet pang of this wasn't what I saw.
You've tried reading your camera manual, watching YouTube tutorials, or fumbling with settings on the fly — and walked away more confused than confident.
You volunteer your photography skills for events, family milestones, or community moments because you love it — but secretly worry that one day someone will notice your results aren't as consistent as a professional's. You have a dream — maybe it's half-formed, maybe it's been growing quietly for years — of turning your passion for photography into something more. A side business. A creative calling. A professional identity you're proud of.
You're practical enough to want a clear, logical system to follow — and creative enough to know that once you have that system, you're going to run with it.
You're tired of getting lucky and ready to start getting it right — every time, on purpose.
Who Is This Course NOT For?
You're looking for a gear upgrade to solve your problems. (Spoiler: the DSLR camera you already own is more than enough.)
You want overnight results without doing the work.
You're happy with auto mode and have no desire to grow (and honestly? That's okay too — but this isn't your course.)
