Quote Originally Posted by mkemp11 View Post
What suggestions do you have regarding 'fast tips" to make me more 'pro'.
My advice:

Learn about all the manual settings your camera has but don't get caught up thinking that Pros ALWAYS use full manual modes!

Whilst some Pro photographers will get up on their box, beat their chests and announce that anyone who uses automatic features of a camera is not a Pro photographer, a real Pro photographer understands how the auto/semi-auto modes work, their limitations and when it's advantageous to use them mode instead of full manual.