When shooting in Manual mode, you're in control of every camera setting, including the aperture, the shutter speed, and the ISO. You don't leave anything to chance; that way, you can get the result you're after every single time you press the shutter.
If you feel intimidated by Manual mode, you can always start with one of your camera's semi-automatic modes, such as Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority. These modes give you control over some settings while the camera selects the others, and they're a great way to ease off of Auto mode.
Aperture refers to a hole in the lens. By widening the aperture hole, you let in more light for a brighter exposure; by narrowing the aperture, you let in less light for a darker exposure. Aperture also controls how much of your image is in focus.
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