Stop forgetting what you learned. Put the lesson in your hand at the moment you press the shutter.
ShotCraft Field Cards: 44 cards + 8 bonuses + 3 gifts. 44 printable photography cheat sheets that live in your camera bag. Exposure, focus, light, composition and more, one card per problem.
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- 44 cards
- 11 problem areas
- Print or phone
- Beginner to intermediate
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You studied it at home. Then you got out there and it was gone.
We asked photographers one simple question: "What's your biggest deterrent when trying to learn new photographic techniques?" The answer came back over and over, by a huge margin:
Sound familiar? You invest in good training. A video course, an eBook, maybe a workshop. You study it on the couch, it all makes sense... and then you leave for a shoot.
- You're standing in the woods and can't remember which setting that one video said to change.
- A once-in-a-lifetime moment shows up and your exposure is wrong. The tutorial you watched three weeks ago is a hazy blur.
- You squint at your phone in the rain, in the sand, in the cold... conditions that don't mix with screens and laptops.
- You get home, open the files, and see soft, dark, flat shots you can't fix anymore.
That's not a talent problem. It's a "the lesson isn't with me" problem. And every missed shot is one you never get back.
Learn by doing: the lesson goes where you go
Photography sticks when you practice it with a camera in your hands, not when you binge another tutorial. So we turned the lessons into cards you can print, clip and use while you shoot.
- Print itA5 to slip into your camera bag, or Letter/A4 with no loss of readability. Laminate it and it survives rain.
- Pull the cardEach card solves one situation: harsh midday sun, a moving kid, a night sky. Find it by color.
- Shoot it right nowRead the steps, set the dial, press the shutter. Every card ends with a "Try it" exercise, so the lesson becomes a skill.
Courses, books and videos
- Stuck on a laptop at home
- Hours before you find the part you need
- Forgotten by your next shoot
ShotCraft Field Cards
- In your bag, on your strap, on your phone
- One glance, one situation, one answer
- Practice built into every card
Wherever you are, these cards are your own personal photography mentor, a boot-camp instructor pushing you a little further on every shoot. This training doesn't sit around gathering dust. It comes with you.
Grab Your Complete Set Now »The complete set: 44 cards, color-coded into 11 problem areas
Tap an area to see every card inside:
Camera Basics 4 cards
- 1Hold It Like a Pro
- 2Master the P, A, S, M Dial
- 3Pick the Right Focus Mode
- 4Drive Modes and Burst Shooting
Exposure Basics 4 cards
- 5The Exposure Triangle
- 6Aperture and Depth of Field
- 7Shutter Speed Freezes or Blurs
- 8ISO: Light Sensitivity vs Noise
Exposure Advanced 4 cards
- 9Choose the Right Metering Mode
- 10Exposure Compensation
- 11Read the Histogram
- 12Bracketing and HDR
Focus & Sharpness 4 cards
- 13AF Areas and Focus Points
- 14Back-Button Focus
- 15Hyperfocal Distance
- 16Beat Blur: The Handheld Rule
Light 4 cards
- 17Light Direction Shapes Your Subject
- 18Golden Hour and Blue Hour
- 19Tame Harsh Midday Sun
- 20White Balance and Color Casts
Composition Basics 4 cards
- 21The Rule of Thirds
- 22Leading Lines
- 23Frame Within the Frame
- 24Simplify and Use Negative Space
Composition Advanced 4 cards
- 25Symmetry & Patterns
- 26Foreground, Middle & Background
- 27Perspective & Angles
- 28Balance & Odd Numbers
People Basics 4 cards
- 29Natural-Light Portrait
- 30Window Light
- 31Easy Posing
- 32Groups
People Advanced 4 cards
- 33Backlight & Rim Light
- 34Fill Flash
- 35Candid Street
- 36Kids & Pets
Special Techniques 4 cards
- 37Long Exposure
- 38Night Sky & the 500/NPF Rule
- 39Macro & Close-Up
- 40Panning & Motion
Scenes Field Guide 4 cards
- 41Landscape Checklist
- 42City & Architecture
- 43Food & Product
- 44Sports & Action
This is what a Field Card actually looks like
Real content from Card 1 of 44. Every card follows the same format: the problem, the fix, the settings and a drill.
Hold It Like a Pro
Key idea: Stability comes from your body, not your gear. Create a triangle of support: both hands on the camera, elbows tucked into your ribs, feet planted.
- Cradle the lens from underneath with your left palm.
- Grip the body firmly with your right hand.
- Tuck both elbows against your torso.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, one slightly forward.
- Exhale slowly, then press the shutter softly.
44 cards + 8 bonuses + 3 surprise gifts
Total value $152. Yours today for $17.
The 44 Field Cards: 44 cards in 11 areas
11 areas, 4 cards each, from Camera Basics to the Scenes Field Guide. Print one, a few or all of them. Lost a card? Print another.
8 Bonuses (included today)
Quick Settings Sheet (one page)
Because in the field you need the starting point in seconds, not a chapter: portraits, landscapes, action, low light on one page.
"Start Here" card: 3 settings for 80% of your photos
Because if you only read one card, it should be the one that fixes most of your shots.
All 44 cards on your phone
Because the printouts are not always in your bag, but your phone always is.
My Cards: all 44
- Camera Basics
- Exposure Basics
- Exposure Advanced
- Focus & Sharpness
- Light
- Composition Basics
- Composition Advanced
- People Basics
- People Advanced
- Special Techniques
- Scenes Field Guide
ShotCraft Toolkit web app: 10 tools
Because math you should not do in your head while the light is changing. Opens in your phone browser, no install.
ShotCraft Toolkit
- Equivalent exposure calculator
- Depth of field & hyperfocal
- 500 rule & NPF for night sky
- ND filter / long exposure timer
- Golden hour & blue hour
- Shutter speed for motion
- Which settings? picker
- Shot list builder
- Photo walk generator
- Where to shoot & share: curated spots and communities
Scene Recipe Cards: 16 ready-to-shoot settings
Because sunset silhouette, fireworks, waterfall, kids running, concert or the moon each need their own settings, already worked out for you.
Field Checklists: 7 printable checklists
Because you only forget the battery once: pre-shoot, travel packing, golden hour, night sky, portrait session, events and after-shoot backup.
Shot Log & Settings Tracker (10 pages)
Because you improve faster when you write down what you shot and which settings worked.
Lens & Focal Length Guide (14-600 mm and phone 0.5x-5x)
Because the focal length changes how a scene looks, and this guide shows what each one does.
3 Surprise Gifts in your members area
30-Day Field Practice Calendar
Because cards give you the answer and the calendar gives you the reps. Unlocks when you open your first 3 files.
52-Week Photo Project Planner
Because one project a week keeps you shooting all year. Unlocks on day 2.
Kids' Photo Adventure Cards: 12 missions for ages 7-12
Because it is ideal to share or give as a gift, and gets the kids shooting with you. Unlocks on day 5.
Here's the deal
A lot of time and effort went into building the ShotCraft Field Cards. A one-on-one session with a pro photographer would run you hundreds of dollars. Having one beside you in the field? Thousands. You won't pay that. Look at what you get instead:
That's under 40 cents a card. Pay once, no subscription, yours for good.
Yes, I Want the Set for $17 »Real files, real pages, delivered the minute you order
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Click add-to-cart now to get your copy of the ShotCraft Field Cards (44 cards) plus every bonus and gift below:
- 44 printable Field Cards in 11 areas
- Quick Settings Sheet + "Start Here" card
- All 44 cards on your phone
- ShotCraft Toolkit web app (10 tools)
- Scene Recipe Cards: 16 ready-to-shoot settings
- Field Checklists: 7 printable checklists
- Shot Log & Settings Tracker (10 pages)
- Lens & Focal Length Guide
- 3 surprise gifts: 30-Day Field Practice Calendar, 52-Week Photo Project Planner, Kids' Photo Adventure Cards
- 365-day money-back guarantee
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Try it for a full year. Zero risk.
You have a full 365 days to give the Field Cards an honest effort. If you feel they haven't helped your photography, send a quick email to our support team and we'll refund your payment in full. No hoops, no hard feelings.
So you don't have to make the final decision today. Reserve your copy, shoot with the cards for a whole year, then decide. That's how much we believe in them. We challenge you to find a guarantee this strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a file download, or will I receive the printed cards in the mail?
You'll receive downloadable PDF files to print at home. Access them anytime, anywhere, and never worry about losing them. In just MINUTES you could be on your way. No waiting for shipping.
Why "printable"? What does that mean?
Be honest: how many guides have you downloaded and never opened again? Printed material gets read, gets used and gets you results. Print at A5 for your bag, or Letter/A4. Laminate them and you can even splash water on them.
What does "learn by doing" mean here?
Each card ends with a short "Try it" drill. You read it, then you shoot it, right where you are. The 30-Day Field Practice Calendar adds one assignment a day, linked to the card that teaches it.
Will this work for my camera?
95% of the information is not camera specific. Whether you shoot a DSLR, a mirrorless or an iPhone, you'll find them useful as quick reference.
Are the Field Cards designed for beginners?
Yes. They're built for beginner to intermediate photographers. Beginners get reference material for the moment they're out shooting. Intermediate shooters get plenty of cards on metering, focus, light and special techniques.
What is the ShotCraft Toolkit?
A web app that opens in your phone browser with 10 tools: exposure calculator, depth of field and hyperfocal, 500 rule and NPF, ND timer, golden hour, shutter speed for motion, a settings picker, a shot list builder, a photo walk generator, and all 44 cards on your phone.
Who is ShotCraft?
A small team of photography enthusiasts focused on simple, practical tips for beginners. We believe everyone is creative, and that photography is the best way to explore and share that side of yourself.
Is there a guarantee?
Absolutely. A full 365 days. If it hasn't helped, email support and we'll refund you in full.
P.S. You really only have 2 options...
OPTION #1: You keep doing what you're doing now, keep getting the results you've been getting, and keep hoping you'll eventually figure out this whole photography thing... Or...
OPTION #2: Take control of your photography now. Grab these cards and change the way you learn from this point forward. They give you the knowledge and confidence to shoot like a pro, in ANY situation. It's only $17 for a limited time, with a 365-Day Money-Back Guarantee and 8 FREE bonuses and 3 surprise gifts if you order today.
Don't procrastinate. The bonuses are for today's customers only. Let's do this together.
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