What pros know about APERTURE that beginners often ignore.

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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada.
Do you want to learn how to make your subject stand out by having the background blurry and out of focus? Are you struggling to get all of your photo in focus at the same time? In this video, I'll explain how aperture works, how it impacts depth of field, and how to use it creatively to take amazing photos. I'll also show your how to get amazing sunstars!
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Пікірлер: 514

@shashank1337 8 ай бұрын

can't imagine such high quality content is available for free. Thank you Simon for creating this channel

@simon_dentremont 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Little known fact regarding longer lenses creating a thinner depth of field: using a shorter focal length lens of the same aperture, but moving closer so that your subject is the same size in the frame, the depth of field is the same!

@cloud.3 8 ай бұрын

Which program do you use to layer the images with different focuses on top of each other? 🧐

@simon_dentremont 8 ай бұрын

@@cloud.3 Photoshop

@LetArtsLive 2 ай бұрын

I really love the blurry background.... I can't afford a really expensive one but I got a Canon 80d I haven't learned it I like it better than the Nikon D5000 I call it a clunker maybe it's the lens

@vgiannadakis 6 ай бұрын

Simon, not only do you have vast knowledge on photography, but perhaps most importantly, you have a wonderful, lovely way of presenting and explaining things! Thank you so much!

@simon_dentremont 6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you

@xxxxz4862 Ай бұрын

My favorite Teacher on KZfaq Academy. 10/10

@HectorHAli 24 күн бұрын

Mine too

@kevinkelly6524 7 күн бұрын

This is the first aperture video that I have understood. The graphics referring to depth of field in conjunction with aperture size were particularly helpful

@sevencycles247 3 күн бұрын

Simon: This is by far the most useful and understandable aperture video I've seen. I learned a lot. Thank you for putting so much thought and effort into your videos!

@jmads_0321 Жыл бұрын

This is so incredibly helpful and really sets you apart from a lot the other photography “educators” on KZfaq, in that your content is, imo, much more useful and educational. Thank you so much!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@angelogarciajr5356 Жыл бұрын

Yesseri. I am glad I found this knowledgable man. He is a great help!

@macsprotte1436 9 ай бұрын

Simon is the best!

@zeroch1ll150 3 ай бұрын

184k views and only 9500 likes. Come on, guys. Hit the button. It's not often you find a video explaining something so clearly and it not be overly wordy. Precise and to the point, with clear examples. I appreciate this guy.

@calmdown888 9 ай бұрын

After asking people for year's( and being told it was just LUCK) ,this was the fist time someone told me how EXACTLY to shoot a sunstar. THANK-YOU very much for that. I'm a happy camper.🤩

@davematthew21 Жыл бұрын

How is this not a masterclass! Thank you 🙏🏽

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@janj6791 Жыл бұрын

While watching the video that's exactly what popped up in my mind too. Absolutely fantastic video. I have learnt much more in less than 14 minutes than what I have learnt about photography over the years. 👏👏👏

@cerealkiller4248 Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to cut back on KZfaq’ers who I follow, I get so many reminders that I struggle for time to watch stuff. BUT, I have to subscribe to your channel, the subject’s you cover are so good, the quality of the images you use to promote the content are superb and I can’t wait to see more from you. Thanks for the hard work putting these together, it hasn’t gone un-noticed by me and it really shows 👏👏👏

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks Killer!

@TKoote Ай бұрын

Never touched the AV-mode before I found your videos on youtube. Tried to use this mode for the first time today and I'm over the moon with the results & differences compared to my earlier pictures. Thanks for posting these videos! I now finally understand the impact of aperture, shutter speed & ISO.

@Mollykat5054 16 күн бұрын

thank you so much! I have a photo shoot tomorrow!

@LiamSmell 6 ай бұрын

This goes way beyond the description I was taught before where wider aperture just means more light and thinner depth of field. This is one of the most interesting and useful photography videos I’ve seen, one of my favorites from your channel! Thank you Simon!

@gregorysholes1585 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos! I actually understood everything you said about the subject! There are very very few videos out there like yours!! Great job for the beginning photographer!!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@Andre_Ons_Marshall Ай бұрын

These are some great tips. When I started my photography journey, I bought an entry-level camera and spent the majority of my money on learning so I did a diploma in photography. The great thing was my assignments made me test all these settings and I had a professional photographer as my tutor correcting me on my settings, light and photography.

@amb8405 2 ай бұрын

Summer of 2023 I discovered your channel and the opening song was stuck in my head as I watched your videos every night after shooting all day. It was a great summer. Cheers from San Diego

@amywilson6190 6 ай бұрын

Simon, I just found your channel, and I'm soo pleased! I've had some success as a real estate photographer for 7 years, but I'm a one trick pony! Any time people ask me to do anything other than what's in my skill set, I have the toughest time. I've been devouring your videos and feel like I already have a MUCH better grasp on how to use my camera more efficiently.

@simon_dentremont 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

@kas-kos Жыл бұрын

What a remarkable clarity in explaining the topic! The photos shown are very impressive as well!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JordanCait Жыл бұрын

Simon, you articulate these concepts beautifully. Thank you.

@erykahbadu-berries7763 2 ай бұрын

How am I just finding this channel! Thank you for sharing such great content for a novice like me. 😇

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel!

@user-eb1fk5qb1b 23 күн бұрын

This was one of the most helpful videos I have ever seen, thank you so much!

@allankostyk5035 9 күн бұрын

Gonna try the sun star shot tomorrow if the sun shows itself. Thank you for the lesson.

@tigerks88 3 ай бұрын

I might have to watch this a 100 times as a beginner. I’m really excited, and so far, Simon you are my favorite! I’m really learning a lot watching your videos and love the photos you take!! It really inspires me to grab a camera and try to experiment. Can’t wait to get my first camera and try new things!!! 👍

@sean19 9 ай бұрын

The detail in your video's you teach us is second to none. Love your channel and thank you.

@octonolite_0 Ай бұрын

The sunstar tip alone was worth it. Of course I'm more than happy to watch the entire video to get there.

@derbyshirewalker 9 ай бұрын

Just catching up with some of your older videos and how wonderful they are. Full of easy to understand explanations that even I can get to grips with. Yours is the best and easiest to understand “photography made simple” KZfaq channels out there by a country mile. Thank you so much

@simon_dentremont 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@simtubx Ай бұрын

You are by far the best at explaining technical aspects of photography. I’ve watched so many of your videos and have absorbed so much information. Thanks!

@simon_dentremont Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@saizn9sr 4 ай бұрын

Awesome info and well explained. Thank you for this!

@LookingThroughOsLense Ай бұрын

This dude is a legend, other youtuber the younger gen focus on tech and not lens and how to shoot.

@thomaswentworth6433 8 ай бұрын

Simon, you are a brilliant instructor. I have watched many great photographers explain how to control the aperture and the effect it has on the DoF and fail miserably due to making it far too complex, You have explained this in simple terms, making it clear as day. Thank you.

@wondersnature Жыл бұрын

In over 50 years of very amateur photography, I’ve never seen anyone explain photography as well as superb Simon. And love his splendid photographs used in videos.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Velipadu 4 ай бұрын

You have a way of explaining things like a professor. I found this channel very professional and informative. Thank you, Simon.

@user-cp4md9no5h 4 ай бұрын

Super awesome. Thank you, mister d'Entremont.

@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@8Nguy1948 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experience with the rest of us .

@cesceeter Жыл бұрын

such an amazing and clear video! thank you!

@jayking4815 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned a neutral density filter for your waterfall photography. Please consider a video on various filters and their uses. Thanks for the videos! Super helpful!

@passionandcommonsense 9 ай бұрын

Superb Sir!! You are hitting it out of the park with your value addition. Have been taking pictures for 25 years without understanding why my DOF is shallow with big apertures and the converse with small apertures. Today, I am clear as a crystal, thanks to you. Brilliant!!

@SepideRezaee Ай бұрын

It's unbelievable that these wonderful contents are available easily, thanks a million Simon🌹

@simon_dentremont Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@maja.k2105 4 ай бұрын

Thank you mr.Simon for sharing this valuable infomation in such an eloquent way!

@johnc.6645 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a serious camera instead of the common point and shoot. I appreciate your information . This has become my go to channel.

@61marley 4 ай бұрын

Very knowledgable and professional way of explaining. I've leaned so much from you.

@dewindoethdwl2798 Ай бұрын

Brilliant! Simply brilliant explanation, again.

@simon_dentremont Ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@michaelbutler6561 7 ай бұрын

So very well explained and by a fellow Maritimer too! I've been going through all of Simon's tutorial videos and I've picked up an incredible amount of knowledge for use with my DSLR. Even though I've had an SLR for some time now, I've realized how little I really used it. No more just putting it on F11 or F8 and hoping for the best. I've re-discovered my enjoyment of taking photos and my telephoto lens is no longer just gathering dust - thanks Simon.

@simon_dentremont 7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@carlwinslow5905 6 ай бұрын

Simon, I almost watch your videos exclusively. Have been since I started doing wildlife. I love everything you've taught. Thanks so much!

@simon_dentremont 6 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks

@richierich9759 Жыл бұрын

Simon, very clear explanation of apertures, distance to subject and distance between subject and background and how these all play a role in how the final image turns out. Thanks so much for this, nicely done! Rich

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jamesthomson7047 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoy watching your tutorials. There a great help. Please keep up the great work. 👍

@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@joshhart4931 5 ай бұрын

I don't even have my first camera yet but I'm learning so much from your videos. And it's making me even more excited to get it and experiment with all the tips I'm getting from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

@michaelajoseph6856 Ай бұрын

Thank you! It was very helpful!

@Davie-hu8nc 5 ай бұрын

Thank you sir, I just want to say that I can understand your explanation even though I'm a complete newbie and just got into photography.

@simon_dentremont 5 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@ericpneuma2352 Жыл бұрын

Love the new background/setup. Thanks for your videos!!!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks! My daughter did the painting!

@zzalg 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I now how these things work (more or less), but I have never understood WHY aperture effect the result the way it does. You really explain tings, so everyone can understand.

@simon_dentremont 7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@sober_hiker 11 ай бұрын

One of the best videos and explanations I've ever seen on aperture. Thanks, really enjoy the videos. Cant wait for more

@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@CDeeez94 7 ай бұрын

Your videos are massively helpful. Thank you 🙏

@bhattvd1 Жыл бұрын

Master class on Aperture & DOF! Very useful in creative, art photography. Thank you.

@tabithaalethea1401 4 ай бұрын

Such helpful tips. Great video thank you

@heesanoice7637 Ай бұрын

Thanks !! This clears up a lot of questions I have about aperture. I'm using a 70-300mm lens with Fstops 4.5-6.3 in mildly low light to get morning pics of hummingbirds at the feeder that hangs in the shade of a large tree behind my house. Distance from camera to subject is about 25 feet. The pics come out pretty good but not super crisp like I would like them to be. I'll try experimenting with smaller apertures to see what happens !

@richardboateng3075 Жыл бұрын

Best explained, Thanks so much

@ChuckSeayII Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, you are a great teacher! Thanks for sharing.

@Rich4Truth Жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon! Your videos are great. I was into photography decades ago, long before there ever was a DSLR camera. But now I am learning photography from you. I am blind in one eye now, and have very poor vision in the other, but I have glasses, and I am going to try. I bought an old DSLR camera, and it will be here tomorrow or the next day. I can only try…it won’t hurt. Thank you so much!

@davidmilisock5200 3 ай бұрын

As always, great content.

@Wildicon19 7 ай бұрын

Simon, your detailed and simplified explanations make it so anyone can snap amazing photographs! 5 stars out of 5!

@744826 7 ай бұрын

You're a great teacher. One of the best ways I've seen these concepts explained. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@HectorHAli 24 күн бұрын

Never Disappoints. Thank you sir. 👍👍👍👍👍

@babatariq21 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your presentations. Thanks

@danmccluskey1415 Жыл бұрын

I so enjoyed this video/class. I have watched dozens and dozens of videos, attended endless webinars whose presenters for both are definitely knowledgeable and dedicated, but are not teachers. Your explanations in just the right speed to avoid replaying constantly and in layman terms, convey the subject in a way that can be grasped and understood by not only beginners, but as a refresher for intermediates and others who teach. Thank you..

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MrRensan404 6 ай бұрын

Great consolidation of what an aperture can do for a photo.

@patcheek7203 Ай бұрын

Easy to follow and understand!

@haehongpyun9345 Жыл бұрын

Your words are so clear, thanks.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@wendydoggett4373 Жыл бұрын

Awesome teaching style. I have the r6 and am loving it. My favourite subjects are always on the move, horses, birds, etc. I’m learning a lot through your videos. Thank you!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@leongyokeloong5083 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. Master class. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@challengeadventures7272 3 ай бұрын

Very well explained for a person new to DSLR photography and very helpful.

@valentinocosmabosa6884 6 ай бұрын

Super clear. Thank you so much!

@simon_dentremont 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@elainepersons9662 Жыл бұрын

I am loving your channel......always something new to learn and done in a way that is easy to understand and apply. I so appreciate the time you put in to doing these videos.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@asystasyorg 23 күн бұрын

7:17 THANK YOU SIMON! I have been wondering forever where one puts one's focus point - not only for landscapes and pics with deep DOF but also for street photography and other general purposes. Ever thought of doing a video on "Where should I put my focus point"? Some more golden info here...thank you again!

@marcellennartz8762 4 ай бұрын

This is one of the very best explanation on DOF that I've seen so far. Very easy to follow and understand, especially the explanation why something works as it is.

@simon_dentremont 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@CarnivoreKipp 5 ай бұрын

New subscriber and new to photography. I have started binging you videos soaking up any knowledge I can to help me learn.

@ashleyoutdoorswoman1812 5 ай бұрын

Love the way you where able to explain this Thank you!

@simon_dentremont 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Vampyroteuthis 6 ай бұрын

Ive recently taken an interest to photography and your channel has been so helpful and informative. Thank you so much!

@MarkAGroh Жыл бұрын

Great videos and many thanks for your insights.

@henryliphoto Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video Simon, I have been shooting for a while but I always love these little refreshers which make me rethink how I go about capturing new images!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@JetCooper3D 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for your wealth of knowledge...

@Vinny-mw6sl 5 ай бұрын

Very well explained use/ definition of aperture. Diagrams were great. I appreciate this video as you don't simply explain what effects take place when changing aperture, but you go into detail of "why" these effects happen. Thank you for your contributions to this art. You're quickly becoming my favorite photography youtube content creator.

@simon_dentremont 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MykokosDiary 6 ай бұрын

So much priceless knowledge! Thank you!

@nebula_M42 8 ай бұрын

what a legend! thanks for all the wisdom, I took many notes! I will experiment knowing what I'm doing this time!

@simon_dentremont 8 ай бұрын

You got this!

@ivanmorales7452 3 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias! Tu canal es maravilloso! Saludos desde México.

@williammorrison5739 Жыл бұрын

Good video this morning with clear explanations, thanks Simon.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@nicholasnoelramoutar Жыл бұрын

Once again, great video. Short precise and to the point..! You have an amazing way of explaining these things to amateur photographers.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@deanmengel3439 Жыл бұрын

Very distinct and knowledgeable tutorial thanks Simon

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Very welcome

@ericfaure8099 Ай бұрын

Thank you Simon for all your advices. These are helpfull.

@simon_dentremont Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@pcbeachouse Жыл бұрын

Just recently stumbled upon your chanel. I’ve been shooting most of my life ( just turned 70, gasp!), and though your vids are review of learned techniques, I love your plain english explanation of them. No need for all the ‘techno jargon’ most ‘educators’ spew. Your vids are easy to follow and understand. Your examples are stunning as well. Your labour of love is sure to help many. Keep it up. Much admiration here.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@losganns3674 Жыл бұрын

I've been shooting for a long time after watching hours of videos daily learning, but the way you just explained these different aperture situations was perfect

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@steakman 5 ай бұрын

i just started my photography journey. im so glad i found your videos.

@simon_dentremont 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@philiprugh3592 Жыл бұрын

You manage to pack so much clear usable knowledge in short presentation. Thank you for your efforts Simon. Also, your images are..... WOW!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@stevencbradley 7 ай бұрын

Simon, many thanks for your excellent videos! I enjoy each one more than the last. I haven't watched them all yet, but I really enjoy them.

@simon_dentremont 7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ghlocal1 Жыл бұрын

Well done Simon! Thank you

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@catalindx4 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing.. it's all I can say!

@dougbottrell4751 Жыл бұрын

Well thought through and presented in a none condescending manner. Only found your site a few weeks ago, but enjoying your observations and tips. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!