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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada.
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I passed my 70d onto my 11 year old that's taken up the hobby fairly seriously. Aside from Minecraft videos, you're her favorite channel to watch. She takes notes, and proudly corrects me on the camera settings while in the field in the Oregon backcountry. You're a bit of a celebrity in the house, and, thanks to you, she's been collecting some ribbons for her work. It's fun to watch her grow with this. Appreciate your work, and appreciate you.
I love this!😊
That's so sweet! 🥰
Hey Chuck. That’s amazing and warming to the heart. Tell her “congrats” from me, and give her from me an extra “I know you can do it!”
That's incredible, a 11 year old that does something outdoors and it's its something creative not just being on the phone.
Wow I can’t imagine a better compliment to this channel or any other channel for that matter.
Simon, please don’t change anything. The intro is your signature and the way you say your name is only give away that you are a Frenchman. Love it.
Love your videos and I am sure you are pressed for time but there’s a humungous opportunity for you East of Suez. Please explore that too. Your tips are great like three clicks to right for a crow, four to left for bright snowy owl and five clicks to the right for a bird in flight. Simply fantastic. Would love to join you in your courses but for us in third world countries it’s almost a years salary and almost impossible.
But to take nothing away your teaching is your legacy and will last forever. Looking forward for more breathtaking lessons and content. Wishing you many wonderful and productive years ahead. May your tribe increase. ❤
Agreed! Got to the point where if I'm not hearing "My name is Simon Don Tre Mont", it ain't right. If I'm not hearing "... you be just fine", it ain't right either. This is the best and my go-to channel ever, it's just that valuable. Thank you a lot and I wish you even more good luck!
Simon, your generosity with sharing your knowledge and experience is what makes your channel great. You don't hold anything back, don't have an agenda, just try to provide the best advice possible. It's very rare to maintain this kind of fidelity.
Wow, thank you
this really does capture the essence of it
Great year. Thx!
I got directions here from the old DP video team as you’re mentioned in a video. Collaborations for 2024 might be something.
Note: as for the intro, its fun to watch the first times, or if it’s switched up with new images.
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Great year here for me. Thx!
I got directions here from the old DP video team as you’re mentioned in a video. Collaborations for 2024 might be something.
Note: as for the intro,
its fun to watch the first times, or if it’s switched up with new images.
I could not agree more!
Simple things like your phrase “I know you can do it!” have a great impact on your viewers (at least for me). I’m learning so much and that’s all thanks to you. Keep it up!
Love that!
Don't stop introducing yourself, Simon. Your new viewers don't know your name and haven't had the opportunity to hear you drop into the French-Canadian accent to say it so beautifully. Happy and prosperous New Year, and thanks for all of the entertainment and information.
I always enjoy the introduction with the music and wildlife shots. Don't stop.
The sudden burst of French Canadian there always makes me smile 😁
It's excellent
extremely grateful for all your tutorials simon. i started photography a month ago and i’m really happy with how far i’ve progressed so far. without your videos i would be completely lost. thank you so much
Great to hear!
Simon,
First, thank you.
In the field of photography, you are the finest educator I’ve had the privilege of watching/listening to. As a professional photographer, it has been refreshing to “continue my education” with you. You do your homework, you come prepared, your presentations are excellent, your teaching style is warm and personable, and your lessons are practical and applicable. I’m grateful for the work you put in, and I’m happy to hear that your labor has been rewarding, you have certainly earned it. I’m looking forward to what you produce in 2024!
Brian speaks the truth! Well said Brian!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for investing time in your followers! I appreciate you!
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I believe one of the reasons why it’s working so well is that people can tell you’re genuinely a nice guy!
By far the best teacher of photography on CZcams! Helped me loads. Many thanks
seriously, he is so good at describing things simply and concisely WITH examples.
I'm a photography teacher at a college in the UK and yeah he is good. @@autofigure00
Wow, thanks!
Probably one of my favorite videos because it's so candid. For 2024, I would love to see you reach outside your comfort zone. IE - pair up with a portrait photographer for a couple weeks and talk about things where you aren't a specialist (like posing subjects, portrait and studio lighting, how to shoot events, etc). Or maybe pairing up with a local sports photographer and covering professional sports for a few weeks.
Great ideas!
Yes, I'm yet another inexperienced, beginner and amateur photographer who loves to take photos. I could honestly echo or repeat any or all of the comments already made before me, but, I also follow your channel for the simple reason that I know I can trust your judgement, knowledge and experience. There is no click bait, no artifice, just clear concise information. I am so glad that you are willing to share. Thank you.
Simon, there's a good reason why you've had so much success with your channel: you do an excellent job of presenting photography tips/information to those still learning their craft. That isn't easy to do when one has many years of experience behind them; one must remember what questions passed between their ears when they were still learning the basics. Your videos manage to educate without overwhelming those wishing to better understand how to make "photographs," not just shoot "snapshots." Keep it up!
I'm not even a wildlife photographer, yet I watch all your videos and learn so much! Keep doing what you do Simon Sir. We're very grateful for your teachings and lessons! Wish you more success and happiness!😀
Thanks, will do!
Really pleased that your channel has done so well Simon. You've worked hard at it and it shows. Good luck and best wishes for 2024.
Many thanks
Hi Simon I watched almost all your videos this year. I’m Matei, a 13 year old passionate wildlife photographer from Romania. Last year I discovered this passion when I first found my dad’s old 350D with its kit lenses. After a bit of time I upgraded to the 250D and bought a used 70-300. This year I upgraded to the R7 and the 100-500, with the help of my parents and my grandparents I finally could bought them. I’m really proud of what I learned this year and the results I got.
Happy new year!
Awesome!
By far the best wildlife photography channel on CZcams. I’ve upped my game considerably since finding your videos.
If you want to learn Photography, this is the right channel!!!! No BS like so many other channels, that`s why we love this channel. We can`t thank you enough Simon. Best wishes for 2024, it`s gonna be a wonderful year.
I appreciate that!
You are an excellent teacher. Never stop learning from you and I am not even a wildlife photographer.
Wow, thank you!
Congratulations, Simon! It's been a real treat to have discovered your channel and see how passionate you are about your art and your willingness to share a small part of that with all of us. Thank you so much and hoping your channel flourishes even more in 2024!
Photography is a hobby that I’ve picked up by myself over the years. I love that your videos are always super succinct and straight to the point with pictures to show us what it would look like to better understand the methods. Your videos are the best educational series on photography I’ve watched on CZcams! Your own charming personality shines through, making it not just informative but also incredibly enjoyable. Please don’t stop making them!
I _love_ your intros the way you're currently doing them. The upbeat music with the short introduction and example pictures - which both add important credibility - is really great and despite having watched numerous videos, I'm not getting tired of it at all. Quite the opposite! I wouldn't change a thing about it, honestly. I also love the _"I know you can do it!"_ at the end of your videos - it sounds genuine and actually provides a bit of motivation. Needles to say, everything in between the intro and outro is absolute top-notch quality and leagues ahead of any other photography channel I've watched. Your videos are to the point, yet don't leave anything important out. They are easy to parse, easy to remember, easy to apply. Thank you!
I also have recently got into photography and wildlife photography calls to me. Your channel has been the main thread running through my web of photography information and the large bulk of what I know has come from this channel, thank you! Your information is wonderful, and each video branches from a core concept/s out to the many implications the concept is bound to have, in a natural and easy to follow way. Keep up the great work and I wish you and your channel good luck! The breath of knowledge on this channel for wildlife photography is deep.🦅
So happy for you Simon! I was an early follower and it's been a pleasure to see you get the success you deserve. All the best for another great year!
Thank you, Simon, for everything you do for us! Hope your next year will be amazing and bring you joy!
Your explanation of sometimes complex subjects is so inspiring and informative, whilst at the same time being entertaining .... you're streets ahead of most other "informative and entertainment" photography channels and am so glad it's been a great year for you ... looking forward to more in 2024!!
Lots of channels are just talking about the latest gear and items that have released and how great it is. It is pretty exhausting, and from what I've seen your channel leaves a lot of that out, and instead focuses on actually taking photos and how to do it well, and what matters in real life. Content like your bird intro video where you give advice to go up beach and come back and lay in wait for the birds to come, that is gold. That kind of content is rare and isn't available on most CZcams channels, it is clear real-world expertise that is being passed on and is what in my opinion makes your channel so great.
I gifted an A7IV to a new photographer over Christmas and gave them a playlist of three of your videos to get started as they are brand new, and was really happy to be able to pass along your content, thanks!
This time next year, you will have millions! The value you provide is so amazing and really helping those of us who are good photographers take our abilities to much higher levels very quickly. I am now on a path to where I know I will master my craft. Over the next 10 years, I will be able to perfect what I need to. A lot of that is thanks to you... So Thank you, Mr. d"Entremont! Your channel is changing peoples lives and guiding us where we need to be. Happy New Year! I look forward to continuing to be part of your journey!
I have followed you since last year, and I always thought it was just a matter of time for your channel to become well known on CZcams. The quality of your content, the passion you transmit, the great capacity you have to break down technical concepts, and of course your sympathy can only yield good results. I bought a tele lens because of you and I'm very impressed about some pictures I'm now able to shoot! Nothing would have been possible without your channel. You're such a nice guy explaining that sometimes I think "oh man, I'd love to have this folk as a friend!" 😅
And can only wish you and your family all the best for the new year!
Best regards from Frankfurt.
Pedro
CZcams directed me to your channel last year. I've been a film photographer since the 70s and a friend who owns a pawn shop offered me a DSLR Canon T7. Your information has been invaluable in making this transition. I've often referred your videos to members of the various Facebook photographer groups in and they always get positive response because you explain things so clearly. Keep doing what you are doing.
I think I speak for many in saying the privilege has been ours. I only took up photography back in March of this year and it has become an obsession. In my search for knowledge, ideas and inspiration you have become my mentor - my guru if you like. I have learned so much from you in the few months I’ve followed your incredibly instructive videos. I owe you a debt I will never be able to repay. Bless you good sir and I wish you all the best.
This channel is simply gold. Happy New Year! Looking forward to what’s in store for 2024.
Congrats on 300k! Huge inspiration, learned tons from you - settings, editing, even photography's deeper side. As a fellow Canon shooter (turned Sony ), you helped me master my camera. Now I feel like a proud son cheering on his dad lol! Thanks for everything, keep inspiring!
I picked up my camera again this year after years and years, and your excellent content is a part of my rapid progress these past months. Your hard work and dedication to educational, non-gear content is peerless. Well done Simon!
I've been subscribed for a couple of months now, and one thing I noticed straight away was how much effort goes into your videos. The effort does not go unnoticed. It is so clear to see how much you care, how passionate you are about photography and about teaching it. Thanks for all your videos; they have been so helpful to me and so many others!
Wishing you a very happy & successful 2024 - you deserve it!
Thanks for a year of amazing content and actually useful information for photo and video. I hope you and your family have a great start to the new year!
Happy New Year, Simon! You are an important resource to me.
I love your instructional videos which take me from Photography 101 to Graduate Level Photography.
This was your most personal, revelatory video and it makes me appreciate you and your photography all the more. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Good wishes and good health for you and yours, for 2024 and beyond.
Simon, thank you from the deepest trench in my heart. I'm just a new kid in the block, but now I'm learning so much thanks to u.
I've been loving your channel since I found it, all the videos are to the point and you seem to be presenting them so genuinely.
It's also nice to hear you be so honest about what's working for the channel and what's not, I'm keen to see where your channel goes in the future.
Thanks for the year of tutorials! You touched on this in the video, but the confidence you've been able to spark for a lot of us is invaluable. Ever single video gives me a tip or two that makes my photos look better--and over an entire year (or more), I actually feel like I'm pretty good at this now. It makes me want to get out there and do even more work! A sincere thank you Simon.
I would just like to say that I have honestly grown in my photography because of your guidance. Your passion for the art, and your style of instruction have helped so so many. So thank you, thank you, thank you. Cheers, have an amazing 2024 and beyond. 📸🥳😎✌🏻
That is awesome!
Echoing these words! Your instructions are very structured and clear, loving it. Keep posting those educational videos please.
You've been instrumental in my enjoyment of photography over a really bleak year. In May when I got out of Hospital, I was pretty terrible, but I found your videos and picked up my camera again. I've been shooting for around 15 years but hadnt picked up my camera in months. Anyway. Thank you and all the best. Here's to another year. 😁
Your channel has been an absolute goldmine and I am very happy to have found it and it's fantastic to know you are doing so well.
Thank you Simon! videos have been the absolute greatness with helping start my photography journey! continue doing what you do!! Happy New years to yourself and family! Can't wait to see what is in store for you!
I think it's great that you're "keeping it real", you're v modest for someone who's been an inspiration to many people.
Cheers to you, and looking forward to you reaching a million subscribers.
It's certainly not going to be an original comment to say that I've greatly enjoyed your channel, nor that your success with this channel is not at all a surprising but it merits repeating! It's not surprising because even after my own 20 years of photography your channel still has new and insightful ways of looking through the lens, your content is informative and concise without missing important details, and your photos are simply great. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Bonne année 2024, laissez le bon temps rouler!
You are so genuine, thoughtful, smart, and compassionate. A great communicator and a darn good photographer. I’m here for the long haul.
I have been a serious photographer for about 8 years but at 69, I am slowing done a bit now. I look at you as a great teacher and your personality really suits you well. I know 69 is not that old but my job I got injured so it is getting really hard for me to explore the environment as much as I used to. I used to go out for hours hiking around and taking photos in the Mojave Desert and loved it. Anyway, I do not need that much information on how to photograph but I still enjoy the way you do it. Keep up the good work.
Simon, believe or not, you got a big fan from Costa Rica, I started my photography hobby about a year ago when I didn´t even have a camera. Then I bought the camera based on your advice and I was able to understand my camera using your tips. 6 months after the purchase, I had photographed 2 weedings and 3 baby showers. It´s a learning curve and will continue support you! Thank you for everything you have taught me! Pura Vida from Costa Rica! 🔵⚪🔴⚪🔵
Your animal photography advice has actually helped me most with working with human subjects who don't take direction well (language barriers, children, etc.) Thank you for the high quality videos.
Great to hear!
I remember stumbling across your channel and you answered a question of mine exactly how I needed it to be explained. Since then, time after time, you have educated me and gotten me to challenge myself to learn more about my camera so that rather than taking 200 photos and hoping to get lucky, I can take much less and get the shot I need without luck. For reference, I shoot food photography and videography (recipes) mostly so even though you talk wildlife, you have still helped me tremendously. And certainly similar to wildlife, you have taught me to be able to catch those once in a lifetime action shots of my kids and pets. Very happy for you and your channel success! Keep helping us and the sky is the limit for you! Thank you Simon.
Happy New Year, Simon! Thank you for being you, producing your channel and providing so much education to photographers at so many stages of learning photography. I love that your videos have a good introduction, get to the point, provide examples and most of all, I enjoy the gorgeous photos you capture & produce! Your Wood Duck & Mallard are still the most incredible, most beautiful avian photos I have seen! As an amateur photographer since 1978, and as a birder for 15 years, I have found a have a happy "marriage" of my favorite hobbies. I love learning about the birds and I love learning more about using my camera (which offers more features than I will ever use.) Thank you for addressing the mental health benefits as well as disabilities. And yes, pulling up in my truck is often all I can do; I learned that a truck makes a great "blind" for shooting birds, as long as I do not open the door (which means "game over" as far as the bird is concerned as it flies off.) As for what you will do this year, it will be interesting to tag along on your channel's evolution. Finally, congrats on such success! If I recall correctly, you had about 90K when your channel was presented to me and soon thereafter, you received your CZcams award for 100K. And now 346K! Again, thank you!
Hi Simon, even though I live in Romania, I am Italian and therefore I had no doubt about the fact that you are French, I have been following you since the first videos you made, and through your teachings I have been able to improve my shots and their post-production, in In some cases I wrote to you to get advice from you, from my teacher, and you were very kind and helpful. Thank you for everything you have done and will continue to do, best wishes for success in the new 2024 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Simon, your dedication to educating, inspiring, and motivating us in photography has been a remarkable service. As we look towards 2024, I have no doubt you’ll make choices that are best for both you and this channel. While you often say this channel is for the audience, I must admit, it’s your unique presence that I’m here for. Your passion for showcasing the splendor of photography and nature shines through, and that authenticity has profoundly influenced me. Your impact is evident; people are genuinely admiring my photos now, thanks to your guidance. A heartfelt thank you, Simon. P.S.: Product reviews? Maybe not essential, but everything else is spot on! 😊
Don't change a damn thing! Your style and ability to convey information is just right the way it is. You've explained things that I've known about for years but were still an "aha" moment the way you presented it.
Simon, I want to thank you for your content. I have learned so much since discovering your channel. This channel is a wealth of usable knowledge. You’ve made me rethink how I shoot certain things. Have a great new year!
It has been a privilege to get to know an amazing photogrpaher and the absolute best mentor that you are. I am a budding nature and bird photographer and your videos helped me a lot that goes beyond what words can describe. I wish I could see you in person one day.
My pleasure!
I’m a sports photographer but have learned so much from your channel, you cover the basics SO WELL! I have been watching videos for years but some things really only came into focus after watching your videos. Congrats on your success and thank you for sharing your gifts!
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for everything, Simon...I've learned a lot from your videos. In particular, One thing I really like about your videos is that you fully embrace the subjectivity of the process and resulting photos. Far too many youtube photography personalities seem determined to convince watchers of what is "right" and what is "wrong" without realizing that they are trying to impose their personal tastes on others. I really appreciate your emphasis on giving us the tools and knowledge to realize our own vision rather than your own.
Your channel is amazing Simon. I have been taking photos for as long as I can remember, back to the 70s when I was shooting with film and developing my photos. I took many classes over the years and have learned a lot, but the best experience comes from hands on real life situations. Thanks for all the great tutorials. Looking forward to more from your channel. I do like the behind the scenes, on location videos.
When I saw the title of this video I thought you was stopping doing them, so glad I was wrong , love your videos, keep up the great work and all the very best for 2024.
This has been the most productive year in photography for me. It has truly improved leaps and bounds. A huge part of that was your videos. A lot of uncommon advice, that is genuinely helpful. I'm not just being sentimental. It has really helped me. So thanks Simon, and keep up the great work!
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for taking the time to do everything you do. Your openess, honesty and approachability is heart warming. You can tell as a viewer that you want us to do well nd to shine. I m so grateful to you. 2023 has been personally highly challenging. I have high hopes for 2024 and know I will be firmly behind you in your endeavours. I wish you all the best and am certain that whatever 2024 brings, you will continue to go from strength to strength. Always grateful 🙏🏻
I have recently gotten back into photography, specifically birding. Going from a T3i to an R7, you videos and tips have really helped with understanding the camera. As cameras get more complex, knowing your camera is just as important as understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
I feel like a lot of my improvement in 2023 has been because of your videos! Photography has become my space from reality, and getting better / learning is always a boost! Thank you so much! Excited to see your videos in 2024!! Greetings from the Dominican Republic!
That is awesome!
Simon, thank you for all of your videos throughout 2023. The attention to detail is excellent. As a retired Photojournalist of over 46 years, I am still learning new tricks with thanks to you.
Looking forward to 2024 and all of your videos, Best wishes to you and your subscribers for the New Year.
Gordon
I've only recently found your channel and have really enjoyed it so far. Thanks for making good, simple, useful content. I look forward to 2024!
It's not suprising at all of the tremendous growth of your channel Simon! Your presentation/instruction style is so easy to follow and understand. Even though I have a little M50, I have learned so much from you that I don't feel handicapped by my equipment at all. Much success on 2024. I can't wait to see what it brings for you and us!
I watch from Czech Republic, I´m 16 years old, bought my first camera just a month ago, but I´ve already learnt a lot from your videos and I everytime enjoy watching them. Thank you, and please continue!
Thanks for all you do. As an almost-80, retired engineer, still-learning user of your videos, I really appreciate your quality efforts and unpretentious, straight forward, to the point style (with short intros). I turned to photography a few years ago when I reached the point where I could no longer enjoy many other life long interests. You and one or two others have made that possible. However, I am still learning how to say your name!
When I decided to start leaning into photography heavily after years of point-and-shoot, yours was one of the first channels CZcams offered up and therefore one of the first to which I subscribed. Thank you for all your helpful and inspiring content, and I look forward to see what's next in 2024!
You are a brilliant photgrapher and educator. Your style is so relaxed and your content is amazing. I love all of your videos and learn so much from them. I pass them along to my daughter who is just beginning photography and finds it very therapeutic for her mental health. Thanks for sharing your expertise with the world. Happy New Year and I look forward to seeing all of your upcoming videos in 2024!
Thank you for sharing, looking forward for more videos in 2024
I was so afraid from the title that you were saying goodbye! As someone who is very passionate about documenting wildlife I really love your channel, it has taught me a lot and inspires me even if I’m not specifically doing photography sometimes. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.
PS Nova Scotia is a beautiful place, one of the best places I’ve ever visited. My partner is from there and when I played your videos he immediately asked if you might be from Nova Scotia too haha. One of the times I visited we went to Burntcoat Head, what a gorgeous place for photography/filming.
You're welcome!
Wow Simon, you've checked all the boxes here, brilliant presentation . Your demeanor, compassion, and professional stature , combined with your unmatched knowledge of how to teach and present combine to make you a considerable asset for those of us wishing to sharpen our skills. Carry on, keep up the superb work, and you and your channel will thrive. Thank you and a very exciting and productive New Year to you!
Thank you for your work Simon
I’m sure others have said this more eloquently already but I appreciate your channel because you’re a superb educator. Your presentations are not about you, they’re organized, succinct, hit the most salient points, include effective visual aids and they’re fun to watch. The amount I learn from you in 10 minutes is astounding. THANKS!
Thanks very much!
Simon, this channel deserves every bit of success! you provide amazing information for photographers, and if I were you, I'd stick to this format. CZcams is bloated with channels that speak about gear, but few that actually "teach" something of high quality. In my humble opinion, the master teacher on CZcams for wildlife photography has been - and still is - Steve Perry, and I would say that you and your channel can replicate this success easily. Your content is of very high quality, you've been gifted with a deep and calm voice - which is an important factor for me - to keep coming back for your videos, and above all, you're not just a good teacher, but also an amazing photographer. And in my opinion that's the resemblance I see between you and Steve. Both great teachers and wildlife photographers with an amazing body of work to back it.
Some big photography channels only "talk" about photography or gear, but don't show images that inspire. You are different. Keep showing us great images, as they provide inspiration and instant credibility for yourself. I wish you a successful 2024, and looking forward to more amazing images, and maybe one day I'll join one of your workshops :)
Happy New Year and congratulations on the success of your channel! For me; your concise (9-minutes or so), absolutely accurate information, and professional presentation, keep me coming back. Looking forward to more!
Simon, I believe you to be a brilliant wildlife/landscape photographer but you are also a brilliant teacher and communicator. In my mind, that is why your channel is successful. Congratulations and thank you.
Glad I could help!
Actually Simon the privilege is ours as we get to enjoy your weekly videos. You fully deserve the success of your channel! As is frequently pointed out in the comments section of your videos you are an amazing photography communicator (low signal to noise ratio). So whether learning something new, reviewing, testing my own knowledge or simply looking to watch a video about the wonderful hobby of photography, your videos never disappoint.
As for future content suggestions: Of course more behind the scenes would be awesome but it's understood those videos are not easy or rewarded by the algorithm :( More about making wildlife video would be good. Your tours are a great idea and I hope they really take off for you and to one day join (in Canada!) … maybe you should take along a videographer with you to help with content and editing demands for your channel.
All the best to you in 2024!
Like many, I'm so grateful in what you've done with your channel, and the information you have shared. I walked away from photography years ago because of a personal loss when I was sporting a flashy Rebel xt and trying to learn through trial and error. Years later, with the release of the R8 I dove back in trying to learn this wonderful art. I thank you for your support and wish you a happy new year!
I'm really grateful to you for all the videos you've created. Those have been instrumental to my progress as a photographer. And your work keeps me inspired to get better. Hopefully, I could take photos as great as yours in the future. Happy New Year and I look forward to more of your videos.
Hi Simon. Congratulations on your CZcams success, it's thoroughly deserved. So what should you do for 2024? We'll I don't know, but what I do know is what you shouldn't do. We like your channel because you speak clearly and without waffle. You are never cocky or big headed, but always encouraging. Your knowledge shines through without needing to resort to tricks or flashy graphics, and in a world of fake that's very, very appealing. So.... Don't change anything, just continue to make quality content aimed at photographers of all level and I'm sure your channel will continue to grow and grow. We'll keep watching that's for sure, and will recommend your channel whenever we can. Thank you for your excellent content.
Hear hear!
Simon, and this is 1000% a compliment, but you are the Bob Ross of photography!! Thanks for all you do!!
Wow, thanks!
It’s amazing how much you have taught me this past year. You’ve made me a much better photographer because of these videos.
Merci beaucoup Simon!!!
I watched one of your videos from over a year ago, and boy it really highlighted how world class your content has become! I started watching your channel as someone who only shot film for fun. I've learned so much about digital photography from you, and many lessons have carried over into my film shooting as well!! I really appreciate the sincerity with which you've tried to make the photography world a more educated and successful space, and the humility with which you share your knowledge. I appreciate it so much more than I could convey in a CZcams comment like this but seeing as there's plenty of other comments from happy viewers I hope that you take this all as a collective round of applause for your content. Looking forward to 2024!!
Simon, I appreciate your hard work producing the videos. Don't stray from what makes you "you". I enjoy the "how to" kinds of instructional videos. No nonsense, to the point videos (I went to Pangolin a few months before you and couldn't wait to see your videos on Botswana! The entire adventure was beyond incredible on our visit). Thanks again.
One of the best things that I've learned from you was how to properly archive my Lightroom catalog. After losing a few projects, one day I was watching one of your videos, and you hit on how to properly archive raw pictures and for that I will be always thankful.
Oh, and one of the main reasons we love your channel because you just come across as a really good person! You are like everyone's favorite uncle!
Thank you! 😊
Simon, thank you for making your excellent videos. I’ve learned so much about photography that I thought I’d never grasp. Thanks to you I’ve gained confidence to shoot from auto mode exclusively to primarily manual mode. You’re awesome!
Your success is very well deserved Simon. As an older fella who came to this passion a tad late in life, your videos and advice has been invaluable. Keep doing what you do. Phil AKA keepclickingphotography
Congratulations on a great channel and great advice! Keep it going!
Your success is totally deserved. I have learned so much from you this past year. Your tutorials are so easy to understand. You have an amazing gift when it comes to teaching. You don't just tell us "use this setting" but rather you explain why to use a setting. My nemesis has been aperture but you have definitely helped me with this. Thank you for this informal, non-scripted, video. It's like hanging with a long time friend. Congratulations!!! Looking forward to 2024! Happy New Year, Simon! 🎉🎉🎉
I love your behind the scenes videos, I also love your editing videos - pretty much, I greatly enjoy learning from you, whatever you decide to share with us!
Happy New Year, Simon. Love your videos and have found so many of them helpful and all of them interesting!
I have recently taken up photography in a more serious manner and your content has helped me come on leaps and bounds not just only in shooting but also in editing my work, thank you for your fantastic video and wish you the greatest year... keep up your amazing work
Simon, you have been the best discovery 2023 for me in the category : photography.
Your videos are so down to earth, well structured and and gives me the right amount of "now do it youself and see what happens" energy.
Thank you and here's to a fantastic year 2024
The reason for the success of this channel is mainly because your passion for wildlife photography comes across very well. In the world of fake news we are greatful and thankful for authentic people who honestly want us to succeed in something. Plus, you are smart and logical :) Happy New Year Simon! I´ll surely stick around next year too, greetings from Germany
I just subscribed! Didn't want to end the year without doing that. I enjoy your videos and somehow you have inspired me to do more photography again. I also am recommending your channel to friends that have interest in photography! Thanks