Bootcamps / Photography Fundamentals
Foundations · Beginner

Photography Fundamentals

From auto mode to full manual in 14 days

Master exposure, composition, and light. This intensive 2-week bootcamp takes you from relying on auto mode to confidently shooting in full manual. Daily assignments push you to practice in real conditions — not just theory.

2 weeks Duration
14 Lessons
2 Weeks
Bootcamp
$149
one-time · lifetime access
  • 2 weeks intensive program
  • 14 structured lessons
  • Daily assignments & shoots
  • Final portfolio project
  • Companion ebook ($19 value)
Enroll Now Get ebook only · $19

Ebook included free with bootcamp enrollment

Week-by-week curriculum

Week 1

Exposure & Light

  • Understanding the exposure triangle
  • Aperture priority vs manual mode
  • Reading natural light
  • White balance fundamentals
  • Daily shoot: Available light portraits
  • Histogram reading & exposure correction
  • Shadow & highlight recovery
Week 2

Composition & Storytelling

  • Rule of thirds and when to break it
  • Leading lines & framing
  • Color theory for photographers
  • Editing workflow in Lightroom
  • Final project: 10-image photo essay
  • Critique session & portfolio review
  • Gear recommendations for next steps

What you'll walk away with

Not just knowledge — real, demonstrable skills and a portfolio piece you can show anyone.

  • Shoot confidently in full manual mode
  • Understand light and how to use it
  • Compose images with intention
  • Edit photos with a professional workflow
  • Build a 10-image portfolio piece
Photography Fundamentals Field Guide
85 pages

Companion Field Guide

Every FrameCamp bootcamp includes a companion ebook. Not a transcript — a purpose-built reference guide designed to live on your phone, tablet, or printed on your desk.

  • Quick-reference exposure charts
  • Composition framework templates
  • Lighting setup diagrams
  • Camera settings cheat sheets
  • Post-processing checklist

Included free when you enroll in the bootcamp