Let’s talk exposure.
You’re shooting fast. The light’s changing. The moment is everything. You hit the shutter — and the image is blown out. Or worse, underexposed and muddy.
Why? Because aperture priority decided a white dress = snowstorm.
Let’s be true .
Manual mode isn’t about being extra. It’s about being in control.
Here’s the thing: aperture priority is fine… until it’s not. It’s trusting your camera to make the final call in once-in-a-lifetime moments.
Manual mode isn’t about being extra. It’s about being in control.
You set the ISO.
You choose the shutter.
You lock exposure.
You tell the camera what the light is – not the other way around.
What you get:
Cleaner, more consistent galleries
Faster editing
No color jumps or exposure roulette
Less time fixing things in post
Real-life win: Indoor ceremony. Mixed lighting. Manual nailed every frame from aisle to altar. Aperture priority? Botched the kiss.
Manual takes practice. So did Lightroom. You’ve got this.
Want consistent editing? Start with consistent shooting. Then hand off the rest to The Ginger Lab – we’ll take it from there.
