>>3156652Not really. As long as you know how aperture / shutter is related your golden. Next step is paying attention to what settings your using in particular kinds of light. Learn EV values. What exposure should you use of the subject is in bright midday sun? What about if they are in deep shade on a bright sunny day? Knowing a couple of these situations, what EV they fall under, and the resulting exposure settings for your given ISO is all the skill you need.
People really seem to underestimate learning about light quality itself. Whether you figure it out using an external meter or shooting in aperture priority and noting what shutter speed your camera chooses at a selected aperture is up to you. They all lead to the same understanding.
