Archive for the ‘video tutorial’ Category

Natural Light Basics

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

I’m excited to share this with you – my first course with the fabulous online-training site, Lynda.com! This course is geared towards the photo-beginner and provides some super simple ways to create beautiful photos in natural light. Whether you’re just starting out in photography or simply brushing up on your natural light shooting skills, I think you’ll find it to be an illuminating experience ;-)
Click HERE for a FREE 7-day trial to Lynda.com

Graduation Party Fun

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Here’s a great idea to liven up any party or event – shoot pictures on green screen! You can set up the easy-to-use green screen backdrop virtually anywhere, then just pop them into the included Photo Illusions software for instant composite photos. Fast, fun, and affordable – your party will be a hit! Here are just a few images I created using the Erin Manning Creation Kit.





Watch this video and I’ll show you how I did it.


How to Take Better Baby Photos

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Check out these tips for capturing better baby photographs! I’ll show you how to set the scene for beautiful images, how to capture close-up images, and I’ll share information about using the right memory card in your camera so you never miss a shot.

The perfect gift for the photo-enthusiast

Sunday, December 9th, 2012

This Digital Photography 101 DVD contains 21 short videos designed to entertain, educate, and inspire. The content is focused on the photo-beginner and enthusiast and makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in taking better pictures, from teenagers to seniors and everyone in between!



Here’s one of the videos from the DVD:
Memory Cards – What to Look for and How to Use Them

Assembling the Home Studio Lighting Kit

Monday, April 30th, 2012

A quick tutorial on assembling the Home Studio Lighting Kit. It’s easy!

Create a great portrait

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

This video clip is from the educational DVD included in my Home Studio Lighting Kit. Watch to learn more about using a reflector with constant lights and how to create your own Facebook profile picture.

Learn how to see and control the light

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Here’s a little video clip from the educational DVD included in my Home Studio Lighting Kit. It’s a painless way to learn about lighting ratios using constant lights.

Take better pictures in 21 fun and easy lessons!

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Erin Manning’s NEW Digital Photography 101 DVD


Are your pictures looking a little…blah? Are you overwhelmed with all your camera options? Would you like to know more about the light and composing a good shot? Do those “techie” videos make your brain turn off and your eyes glaze over? You’re in the right place. This DVD is focused on the photo-beginner and enthusiast. It also makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in taking better pictures, from teenagers to seniors and everyone in between!

An Easy Way to Organize Your Pictures

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Digital Photography 101 ONLINE

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Learn some great tips and techniques when you sign up for my Digital Photography 101 class! From megapixels to managing the light, your photographs will dramatically improve once you master these easy-to-understand lessons.

This four-week class covers the very basics—from exploring your digital camera (compact or entry-level dSLR), to shooting in natural light, and fine-tuning your images with fundamental composition techniques.
SIGN UP HERE!