Photography Tutorial – FIRST Lesson! What is Aperture ? Important basic lesson for beginners

This post was written by admin on April 26, 2011
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Photography Tutorials & Tips – A detailed tutorial of “Aperture” with picture samples. This lesson is very basic and important for beginners. Important Notes: f/2 = bigger aperture (more light coming in) Perfect for blown up background f/12 = smaller aperture (less light coming in) Suitable for big groups or landscape photography where you want everything to be sharp. I will post lots of links on this video for people just starting digital slr photography. I am a nikon photographer but whatever canon terms I am familiar with, I do mention it in my videos to help canon users as well. If you feel you learned something new today, please RATE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. Do post this on Facebook so others can also learn and don’t forget to join the facebook fan page. Search “PhotographersOnUTube” on facebook. Post your pictures under “Aperture” thread. www.facebook.com Until next time, keep Clicking!

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Thank you so much, your videos were very helpful.

#1 
Written By eLDeeS23 on April 26th, 2011 @ 8:01 am

@mike3648 Thank you, Mike! I’m working on a couple of videos. I read your request for night photography of cars leaving the red/white lines. Give me some time and I’ll do that for you. The weather is kind of bad these days. When it gets warmer, I’ll do a second part of the shutter speed/long exposure. Once again, thank you!

#2 
Written By PhotographersOnUTube on April 26th, 2011 @ 8:51 am

I just bought a Canon 550d and was looking for an informative place to learn more about Digital SLR and happily discovered your page. Its just what I was looking for! I enjoyed this video and found it very educational.

I have subbed and look forward to more of your videos. I will now add your Facebook page. Many thanks from an Irish viewer :)

#3 
Written By mike3648 on April 26th, 2011 @ 9:33 am

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, THAT WAS VERY HELPFUL.

#4 
Written By James07771 on April 26th, 2011 @ 9:38 am

@repeatdreaming Thank you! Don’t forget to check out the Outdoor Portrait video. It covers a few more things like zooming to blow up the background.

#5 
Written By PhotographersOnUTube on April 26th, 2011 @ 9:49 am

Very good videos.. i like how you show an actual comparison of several apertures. a lot of tutorials don’t do that, but it makes the concept to much easier to understand

#6 
Written By repeatdreaming on April 26th, 2011 @ 10:25 am

great! Thanks

#7 
Written By myanointed1 on April 26th, 2011 @ 10:25 am

@theariesnme Thank you! A macro lens will normally give you more shallow depth of field. You can also use zoom to blow up the background. I just uploaded a video on that 2 hours ago. Do watch it. You may not be able to use everything from the video since your camera doesn’t let you change the aperture but you can still zoom in, stay close to your subject and keep a distance between the subject and the background to get that effect. Keep clicking!!

#8 
Written By PhotographersOnUTube on April 26th, 2011 @ 10:26 am

Good Evening.. I stumbled on your site by searching “rule of thirds”. I agree with one commenter who said that you taught us more in this video than the actual photography course. Keep up the good work. Anyway, I have a Nikon L110 and noticed that there is no aperture adjustment setting on the camera. I googled it, and they advised to use the macro setting to get that blurred background. Is this true?

#9 
Written By theariesnme on April 26th, 2011 @ 10:59 am

@Gabsterboy no problem bro! your videos help me understand the functions of my SLR even though you use your D7000 and I use my 60D.

#10 
Written By Gabsterboy on April 26th, 2011 @ 11:11 am

@Gabsterboy Your comment made me laugh haha. Thank you!

#11 
Written By PhotographersOnUTube on April 26th, 2011 @ 11:39 am

You’re like the bible of Photography.

#12 
Written By Gabsterboy on April 26th, 2011 @ 11:46 am

i just learned alot from this video thank you. I didnt know much about Aperture now I know. I will post pictures soon once i get a nikon d5100

#13 
Written By Kara899 on April 26th, 2011 @ 12:31 pm

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#14 
Written By shadalala on April 26th, 2011 @ 1:26 pm

@PhotographersOnUTube Yip, I’ve just subscribed and look forward to your future videos. Also linked to your FB page and posted up my portfolio site. I’m still very much an amateur with my 18 month old Olympus E30. Have taken some half descent landscapes but need to do work on more portraiture etc…. Cheers.

#15 
Written By Duskycat1 on April 26th, 2011 @ 2:22 pm

@Duskycat1 I really appreciate that. Making photography videos is going to be an on going thing. I enjoy teaching as much as I enjoy photography. I’ll be starting a new segment where I’ll carry my camera where ever I am going to take pictures. Simple easy photography, whether you are in your backyard or in a parking lot. Take pictures and inspire others to do the same. Once again, thank you for your kind words. Don’t forget to Subscribe for future videos :)

#16 
Written By PhotographersOnUTube on April 26th, 2011 @ 2:28 pm

Another great educational vid. You’ve taught more in 15 minutes than my photo course did in 3 months. Very well explained, clear and concise. I’m going to watch all of your videos to make sure I’m up to speed. Cool!

#17 
Written By Duskycat1 on April 26th, 2011 @ 2:45 pm

Thank you so much! Your videos are extremely helpful. They motivate me to go explore the world of photography.

#18 
Written By ikeepitprivate on April 26th, 2011 @ 3:41 pm

Well your awesome! Keep ur videos going. Too bad your cam is not a canon, but I like the way you still tell me what button it would be on mine.

#19 
Written By myiphonerocks3gS on April 26th, 2011 @ 4:01 pm

@myiphonerocks3gS Yeah, no one gives you all the info in one video. I don’t even know how some people can explain things in 5 minutes without sample pictures. If you’re a beginner you’d be lost even if one little step is missing. I renovated my whole place watching youtube videos but I had to watch 10 different videos to understand one thing because everyone left some little detail out. Hopefully my videos are helping people who are just getting into dslr photography. Thank you again!

#20 
Written By PhotographersOnUTube on April 26th, 2011 @ 4:20 pm

@myiphonerocks3gS Thanks man! You won’t be disappointed. Teaching is also an art. :)

#21 
Written By PhotographersOnUTube on April 26th, 2011 @ 5:19 pm

And ur so awesome at teaching! Bcuz of this I subscribed.

#22 
Written By myiphonerocks3gS on April 26th, 2011 @ 5:31 pm

I just purchased my entry level dslrs and was close to getting one like urs, but never had any experience with them… Since then, I’ve been fascinated with dslr cams and search every corner of YouTube and found none helpful until your video. Thanks you!!!!

#23 
Written By myiphonerocks3gS on April 26th, 2011 @ 5:53 pm

@corinabrown3 I’m glad it helped you. Feel free to ask any question. Join us on facebook for behind the scene videos.

#24 
Written By PhotographersOnUTube on April 26th, 2011 @ 6:45 pm

Thanks for the AP A and AP S difference! Never know that!

#25 
Written By corinabrown3 on April 26th, 2011 @ 7:43 pm

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