Beautifully capture the fleeting everyday moments
Beautifully capture the fleeting everyday moments
A comprehensive course for understanding your camera settings, finding good light, and documenting the everyday memories for your family.
It is time to finally use your camera to its fullest potential.
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When you sit down to think about just how fast time flies, you get a little nostalgic looking over old photographs.
You have a camera, you got it when your first kiddo was born. You messed with it a few times but there were just so many buttons, and trying to read a camera user manual might as well be like trying to build a rocket ship from blueprints written in Latin. That camera sits in the back of a closet somewhere collecting dust.
You’re creative at heart, you spend so much time caring for those you love.
You don't have to do it alone.
You wish the photos were better.
You wish the photos were better.
you wish they had captured what it was really like at that moment.
ready for your life to change?
“Honestly, this program changed my business forever and enriched my whole dang life.”
- Kevin
Whether you’re a…
a Mom
who wants to capture your new baby’s first smile.
A creative at heart
drawing or painting never really let you express yourself the way you wanted to
A budding entrepreneur
Interested in starting a photography business
who wants to take better photos for work.
and you want to master your gear
A comprehensive course for understanding your camera settings, finding good light, and documenting the everyday memories for your family.
Learn the fundamentals of camera settings, so you can finally use your camera to its fullest potential -- so you can beautifully capture the fleeting everyday moments.
Mastering
Manual
introducing...
Module One
We dig in right away with your camera seeing how these three things come together to create a photo. You will get exercises to do in your own home to see exactly how changing your settings change your photo. This helps you gain confidence in changing your settings.
Course breakdown:
Module Two
Understand the lenses you have now and get an idea of what lenses you may want to try in the future. See side by side comparison of what different lenses are capable of creating.
Module Three
One of the most important parts of a photo is light. In module three we will dive into the difference in good light and bad light. Learn how to take great photos inside, and out. You will learn my number one trick to finding great light anywhere.
Module Four
Learn how to decide what is important in a photograph and how you can use creative compositions like framing, symmetry texture, and the rule of thirds to create artistic and dynamic images.
Module Five
Learn how to adjust your approach based on specific situations including quick moving subjects like kids or pets, getting authentic reactions from kids, and mixed lighting situations.
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The results you're going to get:
How does this sound?
FINALLY CREATE THE IMAGES YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF TAKING.
THE CONFIDENCE TO use your big girl camera anywhere.
The ability to find great light inside and outside.
Understanding the how and why of composition. Know what goes into making an image AESTHETICALLY PLEASING.
7 Implementation Modules showing you literally everything.
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Unlock the exposure triangle, and learn how to balance your settings to take a photo.
FIRST
Learn how to make your images more dynamic by learning the "rules" of photography, and what makes a good image a great image.
THEN
Tune in to 6 weeks of weekly Q&A videos inside a members only facebook group to help answer questions, and get feedback.
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How it works
Think of all the photos you will take of your kids in the next year
Let's make sure you love every photo!
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SUCCESS STORIES
“If you're On the fence, let me just say this is the absolute best decision you can make.”
- melissa
You have always felt creative at heart but have never felt like painting or drawing was your calling. Knowing how to use your camera can unlock a new creative outlet. Show the world how you see the world.
You want to take better photos for your own business. Maybe you are an artist, you make soaps, or you are part of an MLM. After Mastering Manual you will have the skill to take better photos of your products. Learn how to use your own camera instead of hiring a photographer everytime you need new images
Whether you are wanting to take better photos of your kids for their baby books or for social media, this course will give you the knowledge to develop the skill and confidence to capture those precious memories of your little ones before they are all grown.
you're in the right place.
Bonus!
Grab your seat today and get my camera setting cheat sheet!
Join today and get a printable camera settings cheat sheet to print out and take with you. Know where to start with your camera settings and adjust from there!
Have the confidence to pull out your camera at your birthday party
Know how to avoid blurry photos of your kids sporting events
Know the tricks the pros use to capture real smiles of your kids
not be afraid of breaking your camera by clicking the wrong button
Create photos with blurry backgrounds like you see on Pintrest
Know how to create a photo story
By the end of Mastering Manual, you will...
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“I didn't think it would be worth it. It was. I didn't think it would work for me. It did. I didn't think I'd be *that* success story. I am. ”
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“I didn't think it would be worth it. It was. I didn't think it would work for me. It did. I didn't think I'd be *that* success story. I am. ”
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I'm a small-town, North Dakota Wedding photographer and educator who believes I was made for more. I'm a farm wife and mom of two, and I've become the crazy plant lady. I'm a total introvert, but I know my message is important to share, so I'm stepping outside the box.
I got my first camera when my daughter Skyler was born.
Everyone told me to hold on the the moments, they flew by fast. It wasn't until I became a mom that I really understood what that meant. I picked up my camera to start documenting my kids lives. I wanted to do it beautifully, but it took years to finally figure my camera out.
Years to finally be able to capture on camera what I saw in my mind.
i can help because i've been there
but nowI know how to help!
This course is the only one of its kind because...
6 weeks of Live Q&A sessions inside a members only FB group
6 weeks of live weekly Q&A sessions on Wednesdays- submit your questions by Tuesday afternoon to ensure they get answered, or jump on the call live and ask away! (we will be taking a 2-week break of Q&A’s over Christmas. So if Santa brings you a new camera for Christmas jump back into our weekly calls on January 6th with any questions about your new camera!)
An active and highly supportive Facebook community with fellow students Alumni and Team Weisz to make sure you get unstuck in a matter of minutes instead of weeks.
Lifetime Access to the course including any updates
Equipment changes and gets updated this we know to be true. As the photography industry evolves so will this course. We plan to include detailed videos featuring multiple camera models and makes.
The ability to go at your own pass. In the past when I taught this course in person you had to take really good notes because you couldn’t simply rewind it and watch it again, or go back later if you forgot something. Lifetime access means you can retake the course or re-watch a certain video you need anytime you want!
Community Lead Members-only Facebook group even after the 6 weeks live Q&A’s finish up
Spend time with a group of like-minded photographers (even if you only photograph your own family), share inspiration and get feedback as you work to improve your skills, and refind your style.
This program includes everything
you need to do master your camera.
Mastering Manual is the most comprehensive step by step course for women just like you who want to take better photos. No matter if you are wanting better photos of your kids, the ability to up your Instagram feed, or just want to find a new creative outlet.
Learning how to use your camera.
Capturing beautiful images of your family.
Feel confident and more likely to share your images on social media.
Prove to yourself you can do challenging things!
Not being afraid of breaking your camera by clicking the wrong button.
Feeling more inspired by the world around you.
If you want this to be the year that you *finally* commit to:
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Try My Program for 14 days. Get your money back if it didn’t serve you.
Mastering Manual is the most comprehensive step by step course for women just like you who want to take better photos. No matter if you are wanting better photos of your kids, the ability to up your Instagram feed, or just want to find a new creative outlet.
Our community is filled with amazing women who are helpful, supportive, and extremely talented. They believe the little moments in life are just as worthy of being documented as the big moments. When you join, you will be part of this special group.
By the end of 14 days, you have received access to the introduction and the first two modules. Meaning you will have the opportunity to dig into the exposure triangle and understand exactly how lenses work with your camera to create a photo BEFORE making a final commitment.
If you don’t feel totally confident in your ability to properly expose an image, simply reach out, show us what you’ve put to work, and we’ll refund your investment. Full details here.
money back
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100%
Let me say this upfront.
Now here is the kicker
This for you if:
Want to document your children's childhood
Not ready to see the world in a new way
ready to understand your camera
don't want to capture beautiful images
you're ready to have the confidence to use your camera
It's probably for you if...
YOU'RE NOT WILLING TO DO THE WORK
not
is
Let's do this thing.
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of camera is this course for?
You can use any DSLR camera. This is a camera that has interchangeable lenses such as Nikon D5100 or the Canon Rebel t3i. You can use full frame or crop sensor cameras. We will have demonstrations on both Canon and Nikon cameras.
Will I need to purchase more gear?
No you can use the DSLR you currently own, you will not need to purchase any additional equipment. You will receive recommendations if you would like to purchase additional lenses, but it is not mandatory, these recommendations are just for those who want to invest wisely.
Do I need special equipment to access this course?
What if I’m not on Facebook, can I still access the weekly Q&A videos?
I’m interested in photography, and maybe starting my own business is this a good course for me?
When I join Mastering Manual do I get immediate access to all the lessons and modules?
When are the weekly Q&A videos inside the facebook group?
What if I don’t want to start a photography business, I just want to take better photos of my kids?
How do I submit questions for the Q&A?
No our course platform is web based you will need internet access but you will not need any other software or hardware. The course can be accessed from your phone computer or a tablet.
You will not need a Facebook account to access the weekly Q&A videos. They will be recorded and then uploaded to the members only course platform. You will receive an email on Tuesdays to submit any questions you would like answered.
If you are wanting to finally master your camera so you can consistently produce images you are proud of then this is the spot for you. This is a great course to start your photography career with, and help you to get the most out of the gear you have before investing in more expensive camera bodies or lenses.
Starting on December 7th you will receive access to the introduction module as well as model one and two. On December 22nd you will receive the final 5 modules. There will be weekly Q&A videos on Wednesday’s. You can submit your questions on Tuesdays. We will be taking a short break of Q&A videos from December 23-January 4th.
December 9th Module 01
December 16th Module 02
Holiday break from videos - you can still access the course videos, and submit questions for the January 6th Q&A call. - Chelsy will periodically jump in and answer questions that are posted in the Facebook group, but this will be very sporadic so we can spend time together as a family.
January 6th Module 03
January 13th Module 04
January 20th Module 05
January 27th Final questions
You are in the right place. While my journey as a photographer started with a desire to capture better photos of my kids, you don’t need to be interested in starting a business to take this class. This class covers the basics of how to use your camera, and does not cover any business topics.
An email to a questions form will be sent out on Monday morning and is due by Tuesday evening. The link will also be posted inside the members only Facebook group. These questions will be answered first during the call. If there is time for more questions you may ask them live. Videos will be recorded and will be uploaded to the course platform by Friday afternoon each week.
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I personally can not wait to help you to unlock the power of your camera. Learning how to use my camera started out as just the desire to capture images of my children’s childhood beautifully. My camera has taken me all over the country and has allowed me to meet so many people.
Photography allows me to express myself in a way other art forms never could. It makes me look at the world around me in a new light. As I look back over the photos I have taken of my kids I am so thankful I took the time early on to learn how to use my camera to capture those moments. The first steps, the messy faces in the high chair, family trips, and school programs. This is the reason I picked up a camera, and these will be the things I continue to photograph as the years roll on.
If you're a mom, a grandma, or a business owner who has a deep desire to capture the beauty around you, the beauty you see in the everyday moments, you owe it to yourself to take a risk-free plunge to see what you're truly capable of capturing with your camera.
Finally have the knowledge and confidence to use your big girl camera without the fear of breaking it.
Should you choose to accept my invitation, I personally guarantee that the next 8 weeks will completely change the way you see the world around you.
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