How to set aperture priority - Canon

1. Turn on your camera.

2. Using the mode dial on the top left-hand side, turn the dial to Av Mode - this sets the camera to aperture priority and will open a menu on the screen of your camera.

3. Just behind the shutter release button, which is the button that you press to take a picture.  There should be another dial, turn it to ƒ/5.6 or the desired aperture

4.  Press the shutter button halfway to turn off the menu.

5. Your camera is now set and ready for your first photo session!