he Dark Side of Shooting on Manual Mode: Could this be the reason why you are not progressing as fast as you think you should. Photo Mentor Minutes is a series, which is aimed at helping photographers to see like an artist. The video challenges the idea that shooting in manual mode will make you a better photographer and outlines three reasons why this is a myth. I discuss why manual mode does not make you a better photographer, why shooting in manual mode does not allow you to be more creative, and it is not necessary to have creative control, as other camera modes such as aperture priority, shutter priority, program, and auto can be used to achieve creative results. The video highlights the importance of building confidence and focusing on results rather than technical details to produce successful images. The upcoming episodes in the series will cover the biggest myths about why your photography is not improving and provide solutions to overcome these issues. Lee Love, is a commercial photographer and mentor with decades of real-world experience in the field.