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These are not hacks, this is a masterclass. Everything explained so clearly with great examples. Thank you.

Here's a little summary from the video- this is esentially a copy-paste from the notes I took while watching :) 1) Take Control Over Photo Brightness With Exposure Composition - Bright lighting = cheerful, dark lighting = moody - Press plus to increase brightness, minus to decrease - (On a Canon, “P” represents “Program” mode) - Press the “q” button in the back to access exposure composition 2) Use ISO To Supercharge Your Low-Light Photography - Is a scale from 100-3200 - Represents the camera’s ability to absorb light (higher ISO = more sensitive) - Also works with how well your camera responds to movement (in dark areas, mostly) lower ISO will create blurry photos and a higher ISO results in sharper pictures - However, there is a trade off. Higher ISO creates reduced quality - Change the ISO by using a scroller on the top? 3) Use Aperture Priority to Blur the Background - How “soft” or “hard” the background is - Switch top mode dial to “AV” - If you have a zoom lense, make sure you zoom it in - A large aperture opening gives you a lot of background blur, whereas a small aperture opening gives you only a little background blur - Aperture is measured in f-stop - To get background blur, you should choose your lenses lowest f-stop 4) Use F8 Aperture to get the Best Overall Image Quality - Gives a lot of focus, especially useful for photographing groups of people at all distances - Use when there’s more than one person in a photo 5) Capture Sharp Landscapes Using the Highest F-Stop Number - You may need to use a tripod in order to prevent blurry photos 6) Use Shutter Priority for Stunning Photos of Moving Water - A fast shutter speed freezes fast-moving objects - A slow shutter speed makes fast moving objects blurry - Set your top dial to “TV” - For this type of photo, you should have a tripod or at least a stable platform like a chair - This type of photography works best in the early morning or late evening - Make sure your ISO is the lowest possible for slow shutter speed, and highest for fast shutter speed (and vice versa)

Very good indeed. Clear & concise step-by-step. No mumbling. No music. Never used Erm ….Uhh. Logical and jargon-free. Excellent

That was absolute 20 mins of pure gold!

593 dislikes? For watching the nicest guy on the internet providing highly useful information? Beggars belief....

You speak so clearly that even the automatic subtitles are right. Thanks haha

Love your tutorials … not loud music, clear voice, and you know what you are doing...

You didn't waste 10 years of your life you invested 10 years of your life on something that you are passionate about, and being so confident after learning this many days,that you can share what you have learned to improve others. Thanks for a nice guiding video.

Did I really watch a 19:20 min video about taking amazing shots with a DSLR when I don't even have a DSLR? Yes.

This man is a natural born teacher. And obviously a highly skilled photographer. I learned so much. Thanks!

I am a Wildlife Ecologist in Zambia and was looking for tips on how I can get the most from my Canon camera I saved so long for before purchasing and I came across this. This was one of the best instruction and practical videos I have ever watched everything clearly explained. I love it and thank you so much. Now I cannot wait to go back in the field and play with my camera.

I am studying in San Francisco, learning about photography and I see my hometown Ljubljana, Slovenia in this video. So beautiful, nice coincidence.

This is exactly what the keen amateur photographer needs. Concise information backed up with practical examples. Now I need to go find my notepad and watch the video again ............

That's how a guru zips his 20 years of experience in a 20 min video... Kudos... 👌

It would be useful to let people know when discussing Av mode that the bokeh (background blur) you're going to get depends on your lens' aperture capability. This is especially true with zoom lenses, which, unless they are higher end, tend to get narrower the further down the barrel you go- ie. the more you zoom in. A lens with a max aperture of f/4, for example, is not going to give you a blurred background in portraits without some more intermediate to advanced photography skill. Even a f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens, for example, 24-70mm, is only going to stay at that f/2.8 up through about 35mm, narrowing the more you zoom in. If people don't know this, they will drive themselves nuts trying to figure out why they're not getting the creamy bokeh they see in magazine photos, even with high price point cameras.

I like how this guy doesn't just talk about what something means (unlike a lot of other KZfaqrs) but shows what it does. Fantastic stuff thank you man 👍

I’ve watched a few KZfaq videos and took a class and I learned more in this video than all of that combined. Great teacher.

Listen guys the critics.This gentlemen took his time to explain some manual controls that average person like myself not familiar with camera mods can take.Obviously its not professional photography 101.Its pointless to point out the shortcomings when it was not intended to be heavy tutorial on photography! Subscribed and I like your tone of speaking.You are not talking down on people which often happens...in these kinds of videos. Thank you

Who is here in July 2020? I have watched a couple of videos on photography and this is THE BEST of them all. Clarity in speech, language and detailed practicals with fine examples ... I could go on till sunset. I think he is a melancholic like me. Thanks very much and congrats for the great work.

The best video so far. The art is not only to capture great photos, but to be charismatic enough to guide others!

These 19 minutes were one of the best minutes of my life. Every single word that you uttered had so much positivity. Much love to you man! Keep doing the good work.

This video was essentially the best-selling Art of Photography book expertly explained in 20 minutes. Well done! Subscribed .

Why/how could/would 1.6K people downvote this fantastic vid?

When shooting longer exposures using a tripod, you can set the timer to 2-3 seconds to get the camera to settle down after pressing the shutter release. I like the large aperture for blurring the background. It helps to leave your camera on one setting and shoot all day to see what everything will look like at that setting so you know when to use it.

I don’t understand all the dislikes. It’s a video tutorial for beginners and as such it delivered. I’m not even a beginner and it earned a subscription from me.

this awesome guy deserves an oscar for the most concise and informative details.

Thank you so much. This is literally an amateur's photography class!

This is a great course, one of the best I have come across and I’m pleased to say I’m finally off auto! It has been one of the finest things I have done during lockdown. Mark is a top tutor!

I have been an avid photographer for the last 28 years and I have to admit that I wish I had known all that this 20-minute video holds when I first started out. Whether you are using a digital or semi or fully manual camera , this is the bare essence of it all! I had to learn the hard way and am still learning. Great video!!! Kudos!!!!!!

Didn't expect to see my hometown Riga in the video, loved that it's getting more appreciation from international youtubers!

You know what you are awesome the way you are explaning or teaching, its the best, bless you.

I really appreciate this video because it doesn't make me feel guilty for not using Manual mode. This video is really informative and perfect. Thank you!

It's been a year since I come to this video. For someone who just start taking photos with DSLR Camera without any experience like me back then, this video is superb.

Stumbled across this video by accident and I'm absolutely delighted that I did!

I recently pulled out my Canon T1i and was lost on how to use it again without using Auto. Thank you for this tutorial. I took notes and will likely come back again to refresh my memory

I hope everyone who is still on Auto mode and is new to photography finds this video. It's a masterclass and to make it so clear and crisp in under 20 mins takes a great teacher. Thank you for this Mark!

This is the best class of photography i have ever seen and probably will ever see, thank you so much!

EXCELLENT VIDEO, VERY INFORMATIVE, CLEAR TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW.

Of all tutorial videos I've watched, this is my go to! I'm so looking forward to taking the course and use my camera!!

As I have recently bought my first mirrorless camera, this is a great tutorial. A refresher on shutter and aperture priority modes, but changing the ISO for different light conditions is a very valuable tip. Thanks!

After all these years, I finally understand!! You explained everything so easily. Love the real life examples. Thank you!

Great video that covers all the basics of getting out of auto mode, in a very easy to listen to kind of way. Very well-done and super helpful!

Six years on seems like an awfully long time to give a compliment but as a newbie photographer this is without doubt one of the very best informative videos I've found. So helpful! Thank you!

Gosh so good to find someone that talks in a language I understand. Thank you!

I searched for a video about taking photography.. and found this.. great Photographer taking photos in my country Latvia, RIGA🇱🇻

This is excellent. I learned more in 20 mins than I did from a photography course I took online. You have a knack for teaching and explain everything in a way that is easy for me to understand.

Just about the best tutorial I have ever seen.Not picking up my Nikon d3400 for quite some time I watched and listened to this pro .Everything he explained was functional and so easy to understand spoken in perfect English and how the sample photos were explained,just perfect.

Wow! I learned so much in such a short amount of time from you. I would love to be able to be able to watch an entire course taught by you! Thank you so much for taking your time to humbly teach those of us who are interested and or technically challenged by our cameras. I can’t wait to go out and try your tips out.

This video is like a refresher course after forgetting all the infos you learned about photography 10 years ago 😆 thank you so much!

THANK YOU SO MUCH! You have helped me so very much with this short lesson, subscribed, looking forward to more! Best to you...

Thank you very much for presenting these shots in a manner and context to make it so unbelievably easy to understand. A thousand thumbs up.

This is one of the best tutorials out there. You truly can turn a beginner "Pro" in 20 minutes!

I love how you speak and how you sound. It's sweet and friendly to ears.

Mark, excellent video. I can see by your demeanor that you are a popular instructor. I made the leap away from auto mode 10 years ago and can relate to all your examples. It occurs to me you could easily make a follow-up video with another 5 tips to set people's photography apart from the masses. Here are 3 of my favorites, that took my photos to the next level: 1. Learn to use the flash, in daylight, to light up the face of the subject and take beautiful portraits. And taking 2 or 3 steps back to soften the flash intensity (and zooming in if needed to compensate for the greater distance) makes all the difference in a back lit scene or low light. 2. Add a Circular Polarizer Filter (CPL) to your camera lens and leave it there. It's an inexpensive way to protect your camera's lens and takes your landscapes to a higher level! Learning to place the sun at 90 degrees to the camera (more or less) and rotating the filter to remove all that glare from the water and the rooftops and deepen colors really sets your photos apart from the masses with cell phones and point-and-shoot cameras. This one even works in Auto mode. 3. Learning to use any solid object around you to stabilize the camera is key to taking sharp photos in low light or when zoomed in. Many digital cameras (entry and even mid level) don't have image stabilization, so resting the camera on a fence rail, or placing the side of the camera against a tree or sign post etc does the trick and helps get a sharp pic without lugging a tripod around.

You are absolutely amazing. I had so much anxiety about using my camera-even after watching other vids. Thanks for making it easier to understand instead of talking like we should already know this language. Props!

OMG I been waiting for five years to learn how to use my camera and get results. You finally enlightened me. I'll be watching this one over and over again.

I don’t have enough words to thank you! You made it all so simple!!!!!! ♥️

So far, I think this is one of the best video tutorials I've come across. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I took a online course for a month and I learned MORE here! Thank You

Extremely helpful and so pleased with these tips. I have been shooting for several years and love to keep learning to make my images better.

Complete noob, just bought a Sony A7 iii, this is the single best video/information I have gotten. Thank you sooo much! I am just sorry I didn't have this video for the 5 years I was in auto with my Cannon 60d!

You’re the nicest guy online, you’re also pretty knowledgeable.

Thanks so much for explaining the main critical matters so easily rather than alien talk. simply one of the best I have seen in YT

Love the honesty you shared, making me feel real confident with this new venture i am about to take!

I've been using cameras for more than 50 years now and know all about the technical details he discusses, but when I'm out in the field I tend to forget to apply my knowledge properly. I appreciate this refresher and reminder that I need to be digging a bit deeper into my settings. It's also important to practice on your own cameras a lot so you can make these settings without thinking about them too much. If you have to stop and think about how to change the ISO setting on your camera, for example, you probably won't think to do it.

Thank you using your free tips my pics are already 5x better than the pics I was taking THANK YOU!

Thank you! Not only for simply explaining the tricks, but also for making my heart beat faster after seeing Rīga, city I felt in love with at the first sight. I'll be missing Latvija all my life

Thanks a lot for the smooth and friendly way you showed us how to use our cameras. I love that you give examples with moderate numbers, so that we can learn what "the norm" is, and which values are more extreme.

Its amazing how you explain. Ive never felt more inspired to use more than one button of my expensive camera

Wow man where have you been in my life. Amateur photographer here who loves photography and do it for a hobby. This explains a lot and way better explanation and simplified for lay person to understand than all photographer class and book I have attended and read. Great job and thank you for making this type of videos and sharing your knowledge. More power to you and keep it up.

A nice, gentle tutorial with several examples. Will help photographers with limited camera knowledge move away from the automatic settings.

Very well done. Good clear presentation of complex topic, with practical suggestions.

One of the best easily described photography basics. Thank you.

Wow my camera skills are leveling up learned so much just from this video thank you so much!

Thanks so much. First time I’ve heard about F8 being the “sweet spot” for more neutral blur to photos.

HOLY COW I’VE LEARNED SO MUCH!!! Can’t thank you enough, this is so remarkably informative

I just became a pro in 20mins...The best photography video ever.Thank you man, you are a genius!!!

Easily one of-if not THE actual-best I've ever viewed (and trust me, I've seen a LOT)!

Mark, this is fantastic! I have not got back to your course in so long but decided to take a refresher and you make it so easy to understand. You are awesome!

Mark, excellent info and a great technique of having the audience participate in real world situations. That really helps drive home the content for better recall. Excellent job. I look forward to viewing more of your content. Thanks.

Been taking several of Mark's courses. This is a nice refresher. Personally I have been taking photographs for many years starting in film. I have taken a number of courses with recognized photographers. It is well worth the time. And I'm enjoying Mark's teaching style.

Thanks for this great crash course. I really liked the way you presented everything with perfect examples. I've watched numerous similar videos but this one really stood out in a very positive way 👍

As an Advertising photographer this the best video instruction I have ever seen. Thank you for showing me how to take better shots.

Can’t believe anyone down voted this. These are so very helpful and you are a great teacher. Very easy to listen to and directions are clear.

Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much for taking the time to instruct us all.

This is it. The video that told me important things with the perfect amount of technical knowledge. THANK YOU!

This is just phenomenal, I'll be getting my Nikon D3500 Thursday. So I'm looking at everything I can about using my camera to the fullest ability. And you have just made it so much more understanding thank you 😁

The best photography class!

I have well understood this important techniques ! Thank you my dude!

19:20 minutes made me stunningly to keep watching your video. You speak clearly and perfect explain. Really like it

Thank you. You’ve explained things so well. I’m looking forward to going out and about to practice.

where have you been all my photography life? Brilliant explanations with instant examples !! A template for tutorials.

Amazing. Finally a video i can understand, and believe me i've watched like thousands of them. THANK YOU

I learned more in this 20 mins than what I’ve learned on my own over the last couple of years!! Kudos!!

Appreciating u for excellent ,simple n understandable language.Thanks

Learnt so much in a short video. Very well explained and made total sense without the waffle. You have a very unique way of describing how to use a DSLR camera and get the best from it. Thank you.

Wow, I learned a lot. I'm so glad I accidentally found you!

this is hands down the most helpful video regarding all of these settings. I’ve been looking for a video like this for years since buying my canon t3i. Thanks so much for making this super simple and concise.

This is a great introduction to photography in general. Excellent!