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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 start out in photography if you aspire to be a professional!

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[simon_dentremont]

What’s YOUR favorite tip for impactful photos! Let me and the viewers know!

[its_lord_voldemort]

"You have to impress no one but yourself" not only for photography but it is going to work in life as well ...
Much love ❤

[SteveHolstein]

“This photo is dying for a caption” is such a great way to think about a shot and how to edit it!

[TheAndyTortoise]

A little off subject, but someone on Instagram recently said they love my "style" of photography. I have a style now, Simon! Thank you so much for helping me find it and, more importantly, the insight to find great joy in a comment like that! Still waiting for someone to say "I knew it was your shot before I even saw your name." Haha, someday!

[weker]

As someone who enjoys working with Blender to create digital scenes, I found your photography techniques inspiring and incredibly useful. I am always humbled by how photographers, especially wildlife photographers, can capture these stunning shots without the full control of the environment that 3D artists enjoy.

[luzr]

There's a bit of a virtuous circle going on here too. Applying your 'tips' - finding ways to increase the impact, aesthetic or otherwise, strengthens the image's 'documentary' effect. As individuals who value the 'natural world', and are concerned for the precariousness of its situation, the more we can do to turn people on to its beauty, grandeur, fragility and relevance (etc), the better. Composition, subject selection, processing decisions and resultant aesthetics are all tools to this end. The technologies that have been developed over the course of the digital era also play a major role, enabling the capture of remarkable and educative images that were almost impossible in the film era. Photography matters because the natural world matters, and it's up to us as photographers to provide insight into what is at risk and to capture the imaginations of those who see our work - imho. Great vid, as always, M. d'. All the best.

[swagatathevagabond]

James Popsys doesn’t get enough credit. That guy has some profound understanding of photography which is very rare in current fast paced culture.

[seaeagles]

Hi Simon, what I like about your videos are your enthusiasm and positive attitude which makes us viewers enthusiastic to get out and shoot. Great tips like you said to tell a story, they have more of an impact. Loved the Green Leaves on the branch. Also the Silhouette of the Bird, it looks stunning. All your photos tell a story Simon, and we can learn a lot from your tips. Thanks Simon. 😊

[soarpurpose]

I think telling a story is a good tip. I mainly take photos to use as references for paintings. Often combined in original ways. Telling stories, conveying mood.

[mohammadjavid]

your channel is great, straight to the point, clean, without any shouting and boom transition. you do it in your own way, not these days social media concepts and thats great. Ive leaned a lot from you, Just wanna say thank you❤

[luisfaustino]

Simon I can’t keep up with so many good videos. I’m sending you my YouTube bill.

[dsigetich]

WOW! I’ve seen a lot of your YouTubes and was impressed with your photography. But NOW — now you teach me how to do what you do — impact! This is the best advice I’ve ever received. Thank you, Simon! I’ll watch this again and again until I can implement your guidance.

[joshhart]

I had my first experience of the personal connection a couple days ago. It was a really short video and all it contained was a robin chirping. I stated how we all hear the sound but I never knew what kind of bird it was until I took that video.
A friend mentioned how he had learned that while out hunting with his father who had passed away years ago. He thanked me for bringing back that memory. That meant so much more than the usual "great picture" comments.

[Ahmed-Naa]

“With your luck being improved by being at the right place at the right time” a great advice not only in photography but in whole life attitude❤

[paullanoue]

You give people practical advice that viewers can use to improve their photography tomorrow. From what I have seen on line you are priceless asset for inexperienced photographers.

[schirkrie]

I just got my first camera. Your videos are more helpful than the couple of classes I bought to learn how to use the camera and compose good photographs. Thank you so much!

[RAP]

Watching Simons videos for a few years now. He has helped me improve my photography. For example I used to take photos of birds at feeders in my backyard but Simon taught me it’s much better to take them in the nearby trees. So much more natural and compelling. Thanks Simon!

[CYER]

I love that you have your own examples to show and help explain the concepts you're talking about. That shows a high level of expertise!

[lupo]

Thanks for this. I've been photographing for about 55 years and have about a half dozen pics that I think are worthy of hanging on a wall. I'll try your tips.

[Cliffappleseed]

I love that you included the famous snowflake photo with the duck background!