Learn 80% of LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY in 13 minutes!
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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada. In this video I walk you through starting out in landscape photography
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Literally the only instructions you need for landscape photography. Everything else is extra. Great summary.
“Buy nice, or buy twice” - I love that! It’s so true. It’s like the carpenter’s saying of “Measure twice so you only have to cut once”. If you spend the money on the front end, it saves you so much time and money in the long run.
Unfortunately, it's not so easy to do this today. In so many cases, not just photography, you never know what your going to get (so many/ most things being made in China). Price and or brand name is not just an indicator, that you'll get a "nice" product. I've payed more for the "nicer" products, only to have them fail, re-bought the lower priced item, to have them last for years. You really have to research or hope for the best. This general rule, no longer applies.
One example (but there are many) was, I once bought a new motorcreft (factory Ford replacement brand) water pump for my ford trucks engine, only to have it fail within a couple months. The bearing went out and it started leaking! I re-bought a pump quickly with what the auto store had on the shelf (as I work the truck and couldn't wait for another to be ordered/shipped) with a much more affordable re-manufactured, off name, water pump, to have it last for probably over 10 years, still in the truck today....... This is just one example of many I've run into over the years.
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism True, there are always exceptions for everything.
25+ years of taking landscape photos summarized in a few minutes, plus a bonus tip… that’s amazing!!!
Keep on the excellent work you’re doing!!!
Simon is the best kind of teacher, the one who makes you want to jot down best practice tips somewhere to reference in the field if you get a bit fatigued in the sun! Excellent advice here!
Always high quality content from Simon 👍
Thank you Simon! For always helping us to get better
Good point about the polarizing filters. Worth mentioning that these filters also cut the light by almost 2 stops and perhaps eliminating the need for an ND filter. Need to reduce the light even further, just stop down the aperture to F11, F14, etc.
"As amazing as it was in real life, it just doesn't make a great photo". -Simon d'Entremont. That is so true, and is often the case. Which is why taking great photos is difficult and challenging.
Worth mentioning for beginners is that crop factor also affects Aperture. So "F/8 and be there" would actually be F/4 on Micro Four Thirds and around f/5.6 on APS-C
Thank you very much for this handy information. As a relatively new APS-C shooter (but well enough read to be aware of the need to convert values to FFE) this was what I came here to check on. You saved me asking the question!
@@RedshiftDougal Glad to be of help! 😄
That's true for the effect the aperture has on depth of field, meaning how much is in focus.
But an f/8 aperture always lets in the same amount of light, no matter the sensor size.
@@BlueberryFennec Ah, yes, you're absolutely right-a lens at f/8 will always let in the same amount of light, no matter the sensor size. But in the real world, where depth of field and how light interacts with different sensors actually matter, that’s where the crop factor makes a difference. So while physics in theory is great, it's reality that photographers are dealing with when they frame a shot. 😉
You're one of the few who talk about getting great photos without needing the latest gear. I feel much more confident grabbing my old 6d and 17-40 lens.
Thank you SO much Simon....you are an incredible teacher who explains complex relationships in photography very clearly. It is very nice that you help teach so many. Love your art!!!
This video came just in time! I’ve been invited to a national park to do both Candids/portraits of tour guests, as well as Landscapes!
Thanks Simon!
Old school related to your tip today. I took a landscape class with Charles Crammer and he would have us walk around with a 5x7 mat which was black on one side and white on the other. He gave these out in the class and had you frame your potential images looking through on both sides. We were all shooting film and his own images were being done on large format so every shot was a very methodical process. I still do this today even with all the modern tools.
Thanks for all you bring to photography. I only returned back to photography in March 2024 for the solar eclipse in my state of Texas. I have consumed many of your videos to not only get started, but to continue to refine what it is I am trying to do. Another great video today.
Just found you Simon and what a breath of fresh air you are for a learner like me with your simple and straightforward instruction and advice. A landscape video is an even bigger bonus. Subscribed! 🙂
Thank you. Ive only started taking photos for a week or 2 now. And landscape is by far the most challenging to shoot because it takes creativity to actually create an interesting composition. And thank you for reminding us of leasing lines and creating interesting compositions.
Why I find your videos soooo incredibly helpful: because even as an intermediate level photographer, there are still things you say that give me aha moments and I can’t believe I didn’t know that moments. Like it never occurred to me that sensor size impacted dynamic range. 1:48 D’oh! Should’ve known that. LOL. Thanks Simon.
Some basic but great tips there, all wrapped up in 13 mins. 👍 As someone just starting in Landscape Photography, as long as you have a half decent body, and a half decent lens, next up should be to definitely grab a decent tripod. Makes such a difference if it can be lightweight, and sturdy..cheers for the video
Always very helpful information and tips! I share your videos with all of the new photographers I know….because my more seasoned ones already watch you! ❤
Fun fact: "f/8 and be there" is normally attributed to Weegee, answering a young photographer asking for advice on how to get photos like him. A landscape photographer he was not! 🙂📸
A landscape photographer I am not, but channels like yours are inspiring me to haul my ancient bones to interesting places...
I like to test out compositions on the phone before setting up. A 24mp body and a lens that renders well is key for me. Great lesson, thanks. It is important to look at the work of people you really admire- many amazing artists have been there before us.
Photo God with another awesome video. Many thanks again.
Great opportunity to learn from the master!
One thing to keep in mind is that printing landscape photos can be more expensive because in order to display everything in the photo you'll often need to print larger. Not to mention you want enough size to somewhat convey the scale and beauty of the scene. As for those here saying that your pictures are not good enough, well, maybe they are and maybe they are not. As Simon has shown in other videos the vast majority of professional photographers pictures aren't that great either. They only show the best shots and the well edited shots. One thing to learn now that film no longer limits the number of pictures you can take is to take a lot of photos of the same scene from different angles and with different settings. Maybe you toss out fifty of those shots pics but three or four are amazing and then you can enhance them with editing. Trust me, very few of the art gallery quality pictures you've seen are raw out of the camera. They are edited.
Excellent Landscape starter!
I bought a $40 Walmart tripod 25 years ago and it's still the main one I use. It's light, durable, and stable.
You are the best, Simon! Thank you for all your great content!!!👍🏻🤗
My pleasure!
As always, a video packed full of useful, relatable tips, Simon. Thank you and keep up the great work. I can't wait to get out, when it's next not raining, to capture more landscapes.
What a great refresher Simon. Thank you.🙏And so timely as I'll be hopping across the big pond to England next week. Cheers.
New to photography. Your videos have been my "go-to". Love your work.
Always helpful Simon thank you.
Wow. Perfect timing for this. Been getting into landscapes lately.
I have the R5 camera and recently bought the RF-50mm 1.8 and I am amazed at the sharpness of the images.
Thanks Simon. It was nice to know that I'm getting most things right with my M50 on a decent tripod and just a standard kit lens, and using the 2 second timer to avoid camera shake when taking the shot. I didn't know about the F8 gem, so I'm going to practice with that one. Now I just need to get up early before work to go hunting for that shot! Thanks again and keep 'em coming! 😁
As a landscape photographer these are all great points bonus bonus tip piggy backing off your tip-your cellphone camera is at 24mm fyi so that is a great tool for composing wide angle shots
Excellent Video Simon. A++ for sure. Very concise and not overwhelming for a newer photographer. Cheers from Cape Breton 🙌
The last tip is great! Thank you Simon!
No one can teach you a course in 10 min, except Simon.
Ahoy Simon! I stopped mid-video and went over to MPB. I found their prices very reasonable considering all that you mentioned. I purchased a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens for my new EOS 90D camera. Thanks for the recommendation. (I tried to tell them I was referred by you, but the maze of contact links drove me batty).
PS - as someone who teaches skills, I have to say your ability to present complex information clearly and concisely is second to none. Well done, sir. You have a new fan from San Francisco Bay. I hope to learn everything I can from you. Thanks!
After I bought my Sigma 150-600mm lens I purchased another exact camera from MPB that way if one of my camera's breaks the other will connect to my lenses, this also helps as I have my 18-300 on one of my cameras and the other fixed to my Sigma. I then purchased the 1.4 teleconverter for my sigma from MPB, touch wood never had an issue with them.
I love my landscape photos and am out in all weathers, your tips are really helpful and do most of them. Many thanks for creating and keep them coming
If anyone asked me who my photography teacher is, I would say Simon d'Entrement. I learned more from Simon than anyone else, by far.
Excellent tips as always Simon, thank you! I agree - good used gear is the way to go, especially starting out.
Good video again Simon
Always great advice
A great bunch of useful informations that can be reviewed in slow motion. Thank you. 👍
Another great video! Simon, you have the best how to videos.
Bonjour de puis la France et merci pour cette vidéo !
This is great advice overall but I would like to point out a couple of things.
I believe that with what camera sensors achieve nowadays it is less and less necessary to use a tripod, except in very harsh light conditions. I actually used to take most of my photos using a tripod, and once I started leaving it behind in normal conditions (not in night photography or long exposures with filters), it allowed me to roam around, test different angles and take shots much more quickly and easily. It is also a huge relief to not carry it during a hike haha. But it feels like I'm losing much less time setting up my shots.
I would also say that aperture priority is the default mode for landscapes more than manual (which may scare beginners, and is truly needed only in specific conditions such as night photography), with auto ISO helping getting sharp pictures and exposure compensation being there to adjust. Granted, it ends up being pretty much the same thing in many cases!
Also know your camera, for instance my Nikon D750 is "iso-invariant", meaning that increasing the ISO at the time of shooting and doing it in postprocessing give the exact same results. This is helpful as it means fiddling with the ISO has very low impact if every other settings are fixed, the only one being that the preview of the image before development is more "accurate".
Hi Simon, I must admit I haven't done much Landscape Photography but these tips will be very useful to me. Also checking the Weather App to see whether it will rain, or be cloudy. Much appreciated for your helpful tips. 😊.
i learned many years ago, in Understanding Exposure from Bryan Peterson, that the landscape aperture was f/22 "I always shoot landscapes on F22 to gain maximum DOF."
A landscape photo should include a foreground, middle and background and you want both the the rocks right in front of your feet, the lake and the mountain behind to be in focus.
I don't think Ansel Adams used f/8 😂
Guess I have to experiment with a wider aperture and see for myself what works. Probably different from scene to scene
Great information as always! Thanks very much!
Thanks Simon love your vids!
Dress for success and comfort. 🥶 Carry on! 👍🥂
First, also I love your photography videos, they help me a lot with my photos.
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💯👍 thanks from Alberta Simon.
Great Video Simon 🙂
Great video and great sponsor!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video, another video on how best to use a CPF in the fieldl would be very helpful. I just upgraded from a Panasonic G90 to a G9ii and also got the 12-60 f2.8-4 (24-120) lens. My previous carry around zoom was the excellent 14-140ii (28-280), but it simply doesn't have enough wide angle (I often used my phone to get the wider shots, but the quality is only good enough for the phone screen). Let's see what I can do the coming three weeks to a place I've been planning to go to almost 30 years.
Ok Simon now we need to hear what you have to say about portraits.
Great tips, I'm testing out a used 16-35 - f/4 this weekend!
I like this guy 😎😎
Great video, except for camera recommendation. Canon 6D II has 11.9 stops of dynamic range which is pathetic for a full frame camera, and lower than many 5 years old micro four thirds cameras. I would choose Nikon D750 because it has 14.5 stops of dynamic range which is comparable to most modern full frame cameras.
The Milkyway shot with those sunflowers is fantastic, how did you do that? Did you take a picture of the flowers beforehand? When try stuff like this the surronding is very noisy
If only I was good at taking photos in the first place these tips would be great
Just keep on going. It takes years to get good in photography.
Practice, practice, practice! The only way you get better is by doing it! You’ve got this!
These guys are right, you need loads of practice and years of experience to get where you'll feel, you're "decent". It's so worth it though! Wait until you get there. It's SOOOO rewarding! It will all just "click" and make sense on the fly and you'll love the results. I dunno why it takes so long, but it sure does! Just keep at it.
My favorite landscape lens is that cheap 55)210 sel that came w my 6000
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Hello, Simon! Thank you for another great video! I have an offtopic question: is changing Canon EOS R on EOS R5 great idea?
I bought a new EOS R a few years ago and was very happy with it after used 5D Mark III.
When I am shooting birds, I can't rely on the auto focus mode when the camera itself detects and tracks the subject in focus. Only AF modes with single points.
As I heard, R5 has greater autofocus system and a bunch of other features, of course, but everything except the fully automatic focus mode suits me in my EOS R.
Is R5 worth the $1500 overcharge in that case?
I shoot not only birds, but also landscapes, sometimes people, sports and travel photos.
Thanks again and all the best for you!
all very good tips, the problem is living in an area thats photogenic... its obviously possible, ive taken a few nice shots here or there, but nothing as beautiful as i want it...
But Simon😅, what about the image of the Rein River in Germany by Alex Gorensky (sp) it's the priciest image ever sold 😶 it's very similar to the image you shown of the Sky & Ocean - maybe that could be your payday image 😊😅
Cheers,
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Simon--what happened to Auto ISO and Aperture priority? Manual? Is it because its a different type of photography?
Usually basic ISO and closed (not too much!) aperture are used for landscape photos. Manual mode is more convenient for setting the correct exposure. A short shutter speed is not so important here, especially if you use a tripod. So, yes, manual mode and minimal ISO.
Of course, you can use aperture priority with manual ISO. In that case use exposure compensation for a more appropriate exposure.
Automatic ISO will be useful to you in other genres of photography.
I hope, my answer helped you.
Where I live the instructions for finding legit landscape subject matter are simple, if potentially expensive: "Travel somewhere else" LOL
Dude, where have you been.
No discount code for MPB? SimonD'Entremont5 or something?
is it still correct when using APSC for aperture F8?