HOW TO GET A BLURRY BACKGROUND IN-CAMERA! Depth of field explained.

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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada. This video will show you how to get blurrier backgrounds in your photo, right in-camera.

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What’s your favorite technique for smooth backgrounds?

[T-Slider]

THIS is the first and only comprehensive explanation of bokeh I’ve encountered since 1970! Simon presents it simply, and clearly! There IS nothing else to know, or understand about bokeh! Well done Simon!!!

[ModestMeowprs]

Your content has helped me become a better photographer!

[johnschellhorn-foqu]

In 50 years of photography I have never has depth of field and Bokeh better explained. Outstanding Simon, thank you for the obvious effort you put into this video.

[qbsk]

Your video style is easily understandable even as a foreigner who doesn't use english as a main language. Also the way you explain things makes it really easy to understand and remember for the future. I have discovered this channel a few weeks ago and it is the best photography channel I found. Keep up the good work Simon! :)

[e-mastercorporation]

Simon knows his stuff and explains it well.

[davidgommeren]

Just as you think there is a subject that you completely understand and can't learn anything new about (even though it is always hard to put into practice), Simon gives another tip to improve your photos you didn't know or think about. Great video, many thanks!

[smarsh]

Absolutely brilliant explanation and demonstration. The best I've seen. Thank you so much.

[robertupchurch]

Your videos are outstanding. When I was younger I was into film photography and understood the basics of SS, aperture, ASA, etc. Years later I buy a fairly sophisticated digital camera and was overwhelmed with all control options, . So I shot in auto too much. You videos inspired me to dust off the 400 page manual and tame it.
Your video are like a class where I really liked the professor, I looked forward to each class.

[larryfuentes]

Simon is my new go to channel to learn more about DSLR and Photography.

[JamesMilliron]

This is a better explanation than I got in film school.

[ChuckErvin]

Simon, Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to do a thorough explanation and create the diagrams to represent your comments. I’m amazed at how many different topics you are able to provide to us and all have been very interesting. I love when I see you have a new video in my YouTube feed.

[TomReichner]

I have seen these concepts explained dozens of times over the years, and I think your explanations here are the ones that make it easiest ti understand. Excellently done video! I especially appreciate the production quality - you put a lot of work into this and it shows!

[tmsmqwx]

I've been a photographer for many years. I've never had someone demonstrate - verbally and graphically - the relationship between aperture size and depth of field with respect to the steeper angle of the light rays - brilliant. Thanks. Also, I like that you alternately described a thin DOF as "shallow." That word works better for me conceptually, as I suspect it does for others.

[carlomaule]

As in every Simon video there is always something to learn to try to improve our passion! Thanks Simon

[firefeethok_tui]

Just cant say enough how helpful your videos are. Just facts and examples which is so helpful and not a lot of superfluous language in between. We love these videos. Thank you by the time my camera arrives. I might actually know a little bit about how to use it.

[ACSThomson]

I learn so much from this channel! As a beginner, the subjectivity and artistry of photography feel very daunting to me. Your clear explanations of the physics behind the techniques makes it much more digestible. Every time you post and I learn something, I enjoy photography even more.

[kzil]

You provide the best and most concise explanations about photography on YouTube. I truly appreciate the lack of click-bait and hype.

[The_Gate_Keepers]

Less than a week into wildlife photography and I feel more comfortable learning every photography tip from you sir, thank you a lot much. All the way in Botswana.

[KellyPettit]

You are one of the best explainers of photography on the net. Your style and words make it all very clear. I've known most of this stuff (minus the bonus tip -which I always look forward to) for years. But, a refreshing thank you, Simon! My only "small" wish is that you get back out into the field again. I'm sure it's much harder to put together those kind of videos. I get it. Thanks heaps for what you do and always look forward to your vlogs! Merci beaucoup!