Learn Photography [Full Course] by Australian Geographic Photographer Chris Bray
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- Get off 'Auto Mode' and unlock your creative potential! This popular, complete course by award-winning photographer Chris Bray uses simple explanations, plenty of examples and even practical sessions to guide you through from basic setup and composition to aperture, shutter speed, exposure, ISO, lighting, lenses, histograms, white balance and more! Enjoy!
1:43 Basic Photography
14:21 Composition
31:06 Exposure (and histograms)
51:35 Aperture and Depth of Field
1:08:48 Shutter Speed and Movement
1:24:11 ISO
1:36:04 Lighting
1:53:36 Lenses
2:06:53 Practical photography advice
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One hour though this and this has singularly restored my faith in humanity's ability to use the internet to spread knowledge and information. Thank you Chris Bray for putting this up and for sharing freely your talent and expertise.
Hahah Thanks very much! I Know what you mean! =P
I totally agree. I did a search on videos covering Depth of Field. Found Chris's video and realized after watching it that there was a whole 2.5 hr course so now I'm watching the whole thing. Chris, you explain things in such a simple way that anyone can "get it". Thanks!
Simply amazing.
Yeah someone not marketing to us 👊💯
I second that 🎉 💯 😊. Thank you, thank you, thank you 👌☺️🙏🙏.
What an idiot one must be to dislike a 2 hour long course that is ABSOLUTELY free. Thanks for this video! I really appreciate the work you've put in to educate us
haha thanks very much =) I agree
Isn't that the BEST Statement out of ALL the other comments and the TRUEST.... ***WHY, BECAUSE THEY'RE COMPLETE IDIOTS AND PROBABLY PAID FOR A CLASS*** That's all I can come up with in a nice way that is. There are two kinds of people in the world, generally, one's who are HAPPY + APPRECIATE THINGS/PEOPLE and the others are UNHAPPY people who are very JELOUS, ENVIOUS of what other people but them have that are so unappreciative & ugly from the inside out. THOSE KIND BUG ME!!!!
. Obviously hypocrites!
ANYHOO YES, THANK YOU #ChrisBrayPhotography!!!! How very thoughtful and oh so kind of you. I appreciate EVERY- SECOND you put into this AWESOME Course and SUBB'd + gave you a THUMBS UP 👍👍🏼😘✌🏼 to show my appreciation. Oh and I watched the entire video, I know this helps you on the YT Algorhythm. KEEP SMILING~ CHERI from SLC, UTAH
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Maybe they are better than Chris, by the way thank you Chris.
Each minute of this vídeo may have taken one hour to edit, and I imagine the amount of days required for preproduction and filming of this material. And you are generously giving it for free. BIG THANKS CHRIS!
This is the best course I’ve done and now finally understand photography. I’ve paid for two online courses, one was good but no where near as good as this, the other I got a refund. Chris presents in a calm clear and logical way. His explanations make sense and you’re not left thinking wtf was that all about. And as said by others this was free. Thank you Chris.
Thanks Julie =) Thats really rewarding to hear and Im glad you've got so much from it =)
This course doesn't assume any prior knowledge to photography. Chris also doesn't try to show off by complicating things unnecessarily. Kept it short, simple and to the point. This was a god send to me. I am practicing photography and took some awesome movement blur photos today thanks to the course.
Best photography course I’ve ever seen. Straightforward, no nonsense… brilliant! My heartfelt thanks.
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13:46 Setup Summary
30:16 Composition Tips
35:09 Shutter speed & apertures
41:33 Metering Models (Mid Brightness)
46:25 Histogram
49:55 practical session
51:40: apertures
1:20:07 Shutter Speed Mode
This video has to be the BEST photography "how to" explaining video on youtube. Ever. Period.
Cheers!
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The absolute best two and a half hours that the Internet has provided. Excellent presentation and so much education in their. Had me locked in from the start. Brilliant work, and thank you.
Wow, thank you! big call =) Glad you enjoyed!
THANK YOU! This material you share, you can totally sell a 4-5 session course based on this video for a few hundreds or even a few grands $ and people would willing to pay that amount but you chose to share it for free. Bless your soul sir. Very well elaborated, expecting a very basic lesson but getting way more than that, actually learn lots of thing. Thanks again!
Im glad you get a lot out of it. Im happy =)
Subscribed your a great teacher. Very clear and knowledgeable!!
I got my first camera last year and I used it a few times and couldn’t get the hang of it so I gave up. But as I’m in lockdown (in UK) I searched and searched for someone who could explain how to use a camera and you are the only one that I can understand and listen to. Now I cannot stop taking photos.
Thank you!
Thanks so much Zack!!! I'm so glad my teaching style works for you! Good on you for taking the time to say thanks! Stay well!
did u buy a nikon?
I'll second that. Lots of other people were showing off rather than explaining. Aperture explanation sticks with me everytime I shoot
@@lynhagan23 yes!!! "the more f's there are the more f's you use" the easiest way to remember it in your brain so it stops trying to think of it logically by comparing the size of the hole to the number instead. I feel like the f stop expert now thanks to this guy haha 😂
You took the words right out of my mouth love this !!!
This video is literally the most underrated photography vid on youtube... Thank you for making this!!! This helped me understand so much!
Wow, thank you! Please help spread to your friends!
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Excellent tutorial!!!! I bought my Nikon camera two years ago but I didn't understand how all these buttons worked!Thank You @Chris Bray photography!!!!!
100% this helped me more than anything.
Thank you!!
Thanks Chris, this is the best time for anyone even remotely interested in photography to spend on RUclips. Many thanks for not only imparting your photography knowledge but also for sharing with us how to talk/teach about a subject - about which you are very knowledgeable. You distilled it down for us to the most important things and explained so eloquently with excellent supporting imagery - my hats off and you have my gratitude!
my first impression : oh no... 2 and half hours... I probably won't watch this.
me 10 mins into the lessons : grab my camera and start practicing.
this is the best free photography lesson ever IMO. the lessons are very constructive. thank you for publishing this
I love u man! Words can’t express the level of gratitude i have for you! Paid courses don’t even compare. Now i understand what is meant by “The best things in life are free”
haha thanks!
The best things in life are free?
Who said this?
TOPICS INDEX
1. Structure of the course 00:26
2. Basic Photography 01:45
*Types of cameras 02:00
-Compact cameras 02:01
-DSLR cameras 02:48
-In-between cameras 03:08
*How does the camera works? 03:24
-Aperture and depth of field 03:32
-Shutter Speed and movement 05:08
*Camera Basics 06:27
-Right posture and grab 07:27
-Check your photos 09:39
*Basic camera setting 10:27
3. Composition 13:47
*Top 10 Composition Tips 14:36
1- Horizontal Horizon 14:39
2- Rule of Thirds 15:45
3- Framing 19:48
4- Check your Backgrounds! 21:24
5- Fill the Frame 23:41
6- Leading Lines 25:52
7- Anything but Eye-level 26:35
8- Look for details 28:07
9- Take Vertical Photos Too! 29:05
10- Brake the Rules! 30:03
4. Exposure 30:55
*What is Exposure? 31:30
-Contrast Limitation 32:05
-Exposure Analogy 34:10
-Unlock the creative potential of the camera! 36:26
*Calculating exposure 38:49
*Metering Modes 39:15
-Evaluative Metering 39:37
-Partial Metering 41:46
-Spot Metering 41:59
*Exposure compensation 43:10
*Histogram 46:21
*Practical Session 49:53
5. Aperture and Depth of Field 51:35
*What is Depth of Field? 52:10
*What is Aperture? 53:20
-Aperture is easy! 54:50
-How to apply all this information? 56:58
-Watch out for this! The region that is most focused 59:56
*Av Mode (Aperture Mode) 1:01:03
*Practical Session 1:07:27
6. Shutter Speed 1:08:48
*What is Shutter Speed? 1:09:23
*Explore the Creative Opportunities that Shutter Speed Gives 1:10:28
-Silky Water Effect 1:10:41
-Add life to your photos by adding movement 1:10:49
-Low-light Photography 1:11:09
-Light-painting Photography and tips 1:13:23
-Importance of tripod 1:15:43
-Use a timer! Avoid trepidation 1:16:35
*Drive Modes 1:17:21
-Single Shooting 1:17:31
-Rapid Fire 1:17:37
-Self-timer: 10 sec/Remote Control 1:17:58
-Self-timer: 2sec 1:18:45
-Self-timer: Continuous 1:19:13
*Tv Mode (Time value) 1:19:54
*Practical Session 1:21:46
7. ISO 1:24:10
*What is ISO? 1:24:30
*How to use it? 1:25:00
*High ISO Noise 1:27:12
*Key Point of ISO 1:29:26
*Triangle of Exposition 1:30:08
*Manual Mode 1:30:35
*Bulb Mode 1:31:47
*Practical Session 1:33:22
*Auto ISO 1:35:10
8. Lighting 1:36:04
*What is lighting? 1:36:37
*Types of lighting:
1- Morning Lighting 1:36:49
2- Harsh Lighting 1:37:21
3- Cloud Lighting 1:38:12
4- Evening Lighting 1:39:02
5- Low-Light 1:39:33
*Lighting Direction 1:40:27
-Front Lighting 1:40:35
-Side Lighting 1:41:21
-Back Lighting 1:41:32
*Think about your lighting 1:44:02
*Flash 1:44:59
-Fill-Flash 1:45:06
-Catch Light 1:45:56
*External Flashes 1:46:18
*White Balance 1:48:33
-Auto White Balance (A.W.B) 1:48:58
-How to fix weird colors even when A.W.B is set? 1:49:41
*Filters 1:50:26
-Polarising filters 1:50:28
-U.V Filter 1:52:24
9. Lenses 1:53:36
*The 4 Basic Lenses Categories 1:54:02
*Standard Lenses 1:54:23
*Wide Angle Lenses 1:54:39
*Telephoto Lenses 1:55:08
*Other Lenses 1:55:24
-Macro Lenses 1:55:32
-Fisheye Lenses 1:56:41
*Focal Lenght 1:56:57
-50mm as The Standard Value 1:57:36
-Rule of Thumb 1:58:06
-Zoom Lenses 1:59:31
-Prime Lenses (Fixed Focal Lenght Lenses) 2:00:04
-Lens Speed 2:01:31
-What all the info of the ring at the top of the lens means? 2:02:00
-Manual Focus (MF) 2:04:44
10. Practical Photography 2:06:42
*Take Lots. Delete Later 2:07:16
*Storage 2:09:51
*Camera Cleaning 2:11:13
-Sensor Cleaning 2:11:27
*Post Production 2:13:32
*Going Further 2:15:26
Thanks mate
Thank you!!!
@@alexiaana hope it helps
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What a comprehensive guidance one could ever deliver free of charge. So organised on what is being told with extreme professionalism. Thanks lot. Great. Probably the best I read on YT
I agree with you!
I want to say thank you! I have ADHD and have a learning disability. I sometimes have a hard time grasping and retaining information. I recently got into pbotography and trying to learn. After watching your lesson about composition and rule of 3rds, I was able to grasp and understand it. It is your using images and talking to explain. Im a visual learner. I look forward to more lessons.😊👍
Thats awesome to hear, thanks for letting me know!
Oh my gosh, thank you for your honest comment. It resonated with me (I also have ADHD), and you have made me feel so much better and not so alone. Thank you!
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I also was diagnosed ADHD. I am a hands on learner. I watch and rewatch. Chris helped me in my hobby so much. I have owned about eight cameras over twelve years including two EOS. My current main camera is a T7. Until Chris I always felt lost.
Wow looks like I'm in good company here, I all so am ( add, adhd, dyslexic) but my grandpa said I had ants in my pants, if my mom used a switch to dust my pants, the ants would leave and I would settle down.
She tried many times to dust them a way, I'm now 59 and their still here, I don't settle down for long, so this is a great way for me to learn, my dad said never stop learning, when you do you start dieing.
Thank you so much !!!
New subscriber here 😃
I'm a pro photographer, but I teach basics things from time to time. I think it's THE BEST general full course I met.
Great to hear! Thanks Bogdan!
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This is such an amazing course! As a beginner, I've already done like 3 of these free youtube courses and still wasn't satisfied with my images. After doing this one, I realised what was happening... Everyone was teaching the details of using a camera, but nobody was teaching how to actually take good photos and the principles of good photography. I'm gonna take lots of notes and test, practice these principles the next time I'm going out. So glad I clicked on this video!
Im so happy to hear it, thanks for taking the time so say so =)
This may be the greatest video I've seen on RUclips. You make learning the basics of photography way easier than others do on here.
Big call! Thanks though! =)
The way he creates a character out of the camera is so nice and cute, hahahah. "What about 5.6?" (Talking aboute aperture) and at 1:51:23 "geez... its quite dark out there" . I cant help but smiling at those sentences
This was by far the most comprehensive and easily understood lesson on basic photography I have ever seen. I’m just learning and quite honestly have been frustrated with the wide array of instructional videos and paid courses. So many different opinions on what is important and what is not. Chris has done an excellent job of explaining the basics in a way that is easily understood by someone with no experience. He has made the field of photography and learning process far less intimidating.
Thanks for your kind words Mark. Best wishes for 2022
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I have never watch a 2+ hour video before, but it was amazing and I learned so much!!! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for letting me know! Merry Christmas!!
The more I watch the more I watch. I am a 40 year veteran of photography and this is so refreshing,and you teaching style is something special, I am going to watch all of your videos! My goodness I keep waiting for the catch for the money grab! Thank you a million times
Haha thanks mate! =) I appreciate it,.
THIS IS THE WAY TO LEARN THE PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS! You really did a great job, Chris! We all appreciate you... HG-Chicago💪
My pleasure!!
THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE BY FAR!!! THANK YOU! I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU TODAY. GOD BLESS YOU 😇😊
Ok, I really am amazed at 473 people who watched this and disliked it. You are a great teacher, thank you!
Some may be envious
Yeah, I agree. I am a complete noob and wanted to take up photography for fun and as a hobby. I feel like this lesson gave me a fantastic jumping-off point and I'm not longer intimidated by the camera I just bought. I honestly don't understand all the dislikes.
The 473 are those kicking themselves that they didn't do it first
No no no: They are Australians, liking the video! 🙃
This is LITERALLY the most useful/helpful video on Photography I've ever watched. I've watched plenty of them too!
So glad!
Who said that the best things in life are not free? This is an awesome informative no-frills course, Free, and better than some paid courses I took that left me perplexed and dared not ask questions because I didn't want to sound stupid. Can't thank you enough.
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Best no nonsense photo course I've found. I began my photographing around 1970 and first now got up to speed with retirement. Thank you Chris Bray. I recommend your work to everyone. Happy picturing.
Can’t explain how much have beee benefited from such tutorials to come this far in photography when I was struggling. There are not many people out there who enthusiastically help beginners, however there are people like him. Thank you!
I have gained knowledge for free in 2 hours and 24 minutes, a feat I haven't achieved after spending significant time and money on courses that were not of value. Thank you greatly, Chris. You are an excellent teacher.
very kind, thanks for saying so =)
His basics are so strong. Thats why he explains in simple words. Others on youtube, they tell whole lot of textbook bookish things.
haha thanks!
For someone to take the time and energy to put so much information on the internet for the world to learn from (for free) shows your love for the art and the desire to help others. Thanks so much Chris. I am new to this and have eagerly been looking for a way to start and you have given it to me. I can't wait to get my Lumix G-9 clicking away!!
💯 agreed. I feel the same. You gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to make my start.
You're so welcome, thanks for taking the time to say thanks =)
I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Chris is such a natural teacher getting the information across clearly in a well thought out and logical way. Each subject is done at a measured pace so you have time to take in what he's saying without feeling rushed or losing interest. Out of all the training I've had over my many years, and in any subject, I can honestly say this has been the best. Thanks Chris.
Thanks so much for such a kind review! Much appreciated! =) Have a good weekend!
You are a born teacher. Explaining very basic ideas without “talking down” to us. I can imagine you discussing a very technical issue with a fellow professional in the same way as you explain the simple stuff to us. Thanks for this great free course.
Thanks for these kind words Paul =) Cheers!
A full course on all you need to know for FREE!!! As well as some more complimentary things to help you for FREE!!! Man. you're a legend. I dont know how people with knowledge as valuable as yours have the heart to give it for FREE. But that's why I told you're a legend. Thank you Chris!
I appreciate that! Very kind of you =)
This is by far the best photography course I've seen online. Thanks a lot to Chris and the entire team for covering all the aspects.
The best 2 hour-24 min condensed photography course I've found on RUclips. Thank you so much!
Of all the lessons ive watched, this by far the most coherent and beginner friendly im not even kidding. The other videos are confusing (lots of tangents) and assumes viewers understand what they're saying in term of throwing out different information. Also, the examples presented in each topic is very helpful to actually show the visualization of what you're explaining
Thats lovely to read, thanks so much for taking the time to say thanks =)
Thank you! This course explained a number of things I've been struggling with as a self-taught beginner, and is exactly the jump-start I needed to pick up photography again. This must be the first online course I've done where I was actually enthused to do the homework exercises! 🙌
THANK YOU so much for these kind words and your support my friend! I really appreciate it.
I just finished my master's in filmmaking and this 2½ hour video taught me more than I learned in the past two years. I can't thank you enough! I bought your app from the playstore too! ❤️
I have been following Chris for just over 18mths / 2yrs and my photography has improved ten-fold, simply by studying this course. His guidelines and tips 'made simple' have not only improved my shots, but has improved my love of the art. Due to this, I have changed my entire equipment to now a full-frame camera, multiple high-end lenses and was asked by a family member to shoot their wedding in sunny Portugal last August. I credit the wonderful resulting photographs down to one person - Chris Bray. Since then I have actually sold - yes sold (!) one of my photographs when trekking around Europe!! Despite being a published author who enjoys nothing more than creating a dark story of the macabre, I am delighted to have discovered a new craft which is bringing me just as much joy. Thanks Chris, your photography is amazing and the understanding and tutoring you provide is equally as impressive.
That's a supper lovely comment to read Warren! Thanks for that! =) Im so happy for you! Keep it up!!!
Hi chris,my name is mark .i live in south wales uk.i purchased my first dslr one week ago! Your full course has been so helpful to me.as you can imagine i know little about photography and being 65yrs old my brain is a little slower,oh,the camera is eos 70d with manfrotto tripod,sotgun microphone,2 batteries,lapel microphone,cmera bag,uv filter.17 to 135mm lens,charger.low shutter count.all for the price of £400.00 used!i am learnin a lot from your video's.once again,thank you very much.rgds,mark.
That's great to hear! Sounds like you're having fun! Best wishes for 2023!
You were born to teach! Thank you so so so much!! I could listen to you all day long talking about photography. Im about to get my 1st camera (thinking about a Sony A7C) after years of cellphone photografy. Greetings from Argentina!
Wow, thank you! I love the wildlife in your country! I look forward to my next visit. Thanks for saying thanks!
I have been doing photography since I was 16. I am 52 now. Sony is a Great system but expensive way to go for photography. I have Sony, nikon, and Canon. If you plan on just vlogging, portrait and weddings, I say Canon. Sports and portraits go Sony. landscape, sports, portraits, astrology, weddings, go Nikon or Fuji. Look closely at fuji. Great camera especially for the price. My friend has one. I have been really amazed. Here's advice. Photography is very expensive. Your phone is very misleading compared to a camera. I know you see photographs on the internet by photographers all the time. They shoot the camera in manual operation. Like my nikon d810 does not have automatic, so you just point and shoot and the camera does everything. Photography is about mastering light. I suggest by a used camera and good lens and practice. It's not how good the camera is, it's the quality of output. The lens. Quality lens. You don't need to buy a pro series lens to get fantastic results. Stay away from the kit lens. I talking about nikon d3000, 5000, 7000 cheap basic lens that come in a kit, Sony does the same thing with a cheap 16-50 and70- 200mm lens. Canon has the same low end kit lens as well. Just do your research,
@@leifnilsen6107 1st of all thank you so much for you really complete answer. I already got the Sony A7C with the kit lens and latter got a 90mm 2.8 G serie macro and I'm loving this lens SO much. I'm planning to get latter a wide lens but right now I'm ok with what I have and learning this art a little everyday. Let me know where I can see your work and thank you again!
I was watching a few videos on RUclips and came across your channel. I felt like I hit the JACKPOT! This is a FANTASTIC! Most photographers guard this information with their lives and selfishly keep it to themselves. Thankyou for sharing this information with the globe. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the videos. You sir, are a legend and a master teacher. Gotta love the Aussie way ;) 😊👍📷🇦🇺
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for taking time to say thanks! =) Good on you.
I've probably watched a hundred vids on photography, and I got more out of this one than the rest combined. Excellent speaking voice: well-paced, calm, and with simple explanations.
Awesome to hear, thanks Thomas!
First time spending 2 and a half hours on a RUclips video, this guy is an absolute legend! Thank you Chris, you are the man!
Thanks
I couldn’t thank you enough for this amazing course that covered so much in the photography world. This video is a must for every beginner. thanks again.
As a BEGINNER I 100% AGREE with you!
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First off, I want to say two things: Wow!! and THANK YOU! Master Bray you are an awesome communicator, a gifted photographer, and I would wager, a great human being. I say that last because anyone who uses paw prints in their logo is bound to be the right kind of person. I got so much more out of this 2:24:15 than I have from all the other courses, seminars and classes I have taken I can't even express it. And, as a bonus, you don't come across as a photography snob. You get my ultimate compliment "I think you'd be a great next door neighbor!"
Hahah what a great comment. =) Have a great 2022 mate!
Man I just bought a DSLR and I wanted to start a new hobby then I started getting frustrated because of the humongous amount of content and they all make me confused , you man just make it simple and fun , I truly thank you for your expertise from the bottom of my heart , such an amazing person, salute my friend.
Thanks mate!
I'm only 31 minutes in and I already feel the urge to comment! I've learned so much in this beginning portion already. I love how you make everything so simple, you explain everything brilliantly. I love the use of graphics and picture examples too. Thank you for making this!
same lol
I only recently got into photography as a hobby with a Sony rx100m3. I watched many youtube videos and read forums, all a lifesaver. But I must say that this is the single most comprehensive video I've found for beginners starting to grasp photography. Don't get me wrong, theres plenty of other great content out there but this packs it all into ONE video. You even break it into different videos on your channel! Many thanks for the tips and info presented here!
Thanks for saying so =)
Flipping hell ... this is a brilliant easy to understand tutorial on EVERYTHING on photogaphy
Thanks so much =)
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There are probably thousands of videos on photography on youtube but when I need to know "what was that thing again?" I still come to this video. God bless you. This is great content and it's free too!! Chris Bray, I will remember this name.
Glad it was helpful! =)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Chris! For me, personally, this course is by far the easiest-to-understand lecture of this kind on RUclips! I appreciate what you do for amateur/enthusiast photographers like me. More power to you!
You're very welcome!
Perfect video for beginners. You wont believe how long I have been looking for clear, concise, and easy to understand information on photography and gear. You have created an excellent video. Keep up the good work.
Great to hear!
Chris I'm just getting into photography, you made hundreds of people's lives easier. Thank you very much!
Thanks!
I want to do photography for college but my secondary school photography teacher isn't teaching us much. The fact a RUclips video taught me more then my teacher just proves how good this video is. I was never taught any of this stuff in my photography class and I'm so glad I found this. Thank you
Im glad! Happy new year!
This is the goat of photography tutorials. I'm astounded how better my photos are with my camera. I love the explanation of all the different modes (Aperture, shutter speed, program, etc) because I had no clue what those icons on my camera represented. I just normally used auto. Now I feel like a pro
Thank you! You interpret the photographic elements the best, I have seen so far. It makes all the rules of photography much more obvious and intuitive and thus much easy to follow.
You're very welcome!
@@ChrisBrayPhotography hello Sir, what is the best affordable camera for beginners do you recommend?
@@muayadalqasem3270 one of the best beginners in my opinion is a Nikon D3500
I'm currently watching your course for the second time because it's that good. I consider myself a fairly detailed person who needs to know the "why" behind concepts in order for them to stick. You provide me with just that. Thank you for the detailed and clear explanations. I'm very glad I found your course. Very nicely done.
Awesome, thank you!
Down under people rock happy that RUclips desided to show you to me after 5 years of watching photography channels. Is like RUclips only shows me the same 3 or 4 channels. Then ever so often it picks a good one like yours. Thanks
glad it did!
Thank you so much! I want to begin a photography hobby, and when I told my husband and daughters I wanted classes, they said you don't take classes for a hobby, because then it is not a hobby. I paid no attention, and started to google tips and classes. I am only half way the course, and I am totally loving it. So many things I had no idea of, and of course, now I know why my vacation pictures never looked good. Thank you for the FREE tutorial, worth every second of it. Looking forward to more tutorials and tips.
One of the best tutorial on RUclips..................
Thanks!
Very helpful session with you Chris...... You made my mind to become Professional photographer ❤❤❤
Get at it, buddy! You can do this!
thanks!
This course is everything I could ask for:
✅ clear, engaging, and beginner-friendly
✅ organized and professionally formatted
✅ theory-based with practical applications
✅ reputable instructor with pleasant accent
✅ entertainment value/funny side quips
✅ FREE!
I first watched this course before a trip to Alaska about two years ago when I got my first DSLR. I was AMAZED at how quickly I was able to learn to navigate my camera and how much more professional looking my photos appeared as a result of using this information. I’m gearing up for another big photo outing soon and find myself back here for a refresher, still learning a lot (the info makes even more sense now after more experience with my camera). Chris, you are an excellent teacher! Thank you SO much for this amazingly thoughtful and accessible content!!
From knowing nothing in DSLR to knowing almost all basic operation within 2 hrs of ur course, I thank you very much. You are an Excellent teacher. Loved the various sounds of camera u made from ur mouth in the video! Forever indebted to you! My first and probably best teacher In photography course!
Happy to help! Thank you =)
Literally he summed up my 4 year course in 2 hr vedio but brilliantly.. i needed a quick brush for my exams😊 thanks chris
Happy to help!
So many great things I have learned in this course. Before this course, I had a lot of ambiguity, but after the picture is clear. Thanks a lot for your time Chris, it is priceless
I've been shooting most of my life and professionally for about 10 years and even taught some in person courses, but I watched this twice. There is something in this for any level of photographer and it's explained in a way that is clear and concise. Thanks so much for doing this. What a great way for someone at home to learn about their camera and how to shoot in different situations. Great job!!
Glad to hear it, thanks so much!
Had to pause the video at 31mins just to appreciate the quality of content 😊😊😊...
What's at 31min?
@@ChrisBrayPhotography i meant at the 31st minute
Chris!! You are a total star, mate. The entire course is structured and explained so beautifully. Your session on understanding Aperture is masterful. Much appreciated. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much!
One of the best photography tutorials!! I always come back to this course to refresh my knowledge. appreciate your efforts to make it available for use at no cost!!
Professional photographer since 1990 (photographer since 1978) and I concur with everything this man says. Very succinctly explained.
1:43 Basic Photography
14:21 Composition
31:06 Exposure (and histograms)
51:35 Aperture and Depth of Field
1:08:48 Shutter Speed and Movement
1:24:11 ISO
1:36:04 Lighting
1:53:36 Lenses
2:06:53 Practical photography advice
Thanks for this! I will paste into caption, it's a good idea!
absolutely the best tutorial I could find so far after few months on RUclips
This is literally a MASTERCLASS!!!! Not only are you a great photographer, you are an awesome teacher as well! Great job, Chris!
Wow, thank you!
... "beep" 😆 ... Love it when he does that. Probably one of the best photography teachers and free course I've watched. Thank you Chris! 👍
Hahha thanks =)
Wow, I learn so much from your tutorials each time I view them. My understanding has become better. You cover everything with such wonderful detail. Point is. Your tutorials are spot on!
Thank you for taking the time to share so much info. and knowledge. You make it easy and clearly to understand photography.
Thanks Samuel! =) I appreciate it.
Love the simplicity of the instruction,nothing rammed down your throat ,excellent tutorial!
I agree.. this course is heavily underrated, amazing communication skills and all the concepts are perfectly and simply explained, well done really.
You are amazing with your skills and knowledge of photography and more importantly for your love of teaching and dissemination of knowledge to others. Internet can be beneficial with presence of people like yourself. Thank you Chris Bray
My pleasure!
I possibly can't say anything that others haven't already said. The best I have watched on YT. better than most courses I have taken. I found myself smiling with a bunch of AHA moments. Thanks a bunch. It must have taken lots of your time to put this content together. Yet, you have made it available here for everyone to benefit , for free.
Thanks for your kind words. It did take about 8 years to perfect the course, and then about a week to film, and months and months to find the time to edit each one... but it's been super rewarding! SO MANY PEOPLE getting so much out of it, and many buy my course book or summary cards to support me, and/or come on my photo tours because of it, so, it's been good karma to give it away! =)
Somebody needs to phone TIMES magazine, we've found 2020 person of the year! I'll recommend your channel to my brother who also loves photography and a few friends I know
You're the best! Haha Thanks James!
AGREED!!!!
Do you mean TIME Magazine?
I have learned so much already and I’m only about thirty minutes in thus far. I know, from reading other comments, that I’m not saying anything you’ve not already heard, but thank you! You’ve succeeded in taking a subject that’s complex and made it easy to understand. I am truly thankful for this.
You are so welcome! Thanks!!! =) It's lovely to hear!
After starting 5 mins, I paused the video, came into comments and wants to thank you. Love u bro.
Things explained soooooo soooo smoothly, pin point. Will watch it all
Thanks!
I know I already have but in the past but, Chris I can't thank you enough for uploading this material (I first saw it when it was a playlist) and taking the time to create it, without even asking anything in return, just pure will to help others. I'm one year and 5 months into photography now and still learning, but if it wasnt for you and your awesome disposition, I wouldn't even knew where to start.
I don't even know you and I always refer to you as the one who taught me photography, for that I will always be grateful.
Isaac, You were a playlist? BTW....What does that mean, and WHAT are you now? L0L
Probably one of the best tutorials on photography ever, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
can we appreciate this is free btw. and that these things are by far some of the best tips and tricks and examples and quality editing of the whole video!!!
my English is not good, but imagine the best thank you ever said in English to someone, this is how much I thank you.
Thanks!
This is with out doubt the best informative video on general photography skills I've seen on you tube .brilliant .I'm an experienced photographer since my teens , now 65 ! Using olympus micro 4/3 system I loved this
Thank you and well done
Lovely to hear! Thanks Keith!
I am just learning about photography and stumbled upon this video after watching other tutorials. This is the best video I have seen - by far - to teach a novice how to use a camera. The tips are unbelievable fantastic too. And Chris has a great way of explaining all the functions of the camera that helps you to understand and remember what everything means. 5 star video.
Totally agree with you!
Knowledge that would have taken an age was gained in two hours. Thanks❤
You're welcome!
Best photography course on the internet!
Haha thanks!
Just starting with photography, thank you so much for providing the science so one understands what one is doing and then can go creative. Really, un grand merci all the way from France.
Super welcome! Enjoy 2024!
I can’t believe this course is free, but so grateful it is! I’m just getting back into photography and this course is AMAZING!!! The information is simplified so well. Thanks so much Chris Bray. I hope to go on an Aussie tour with you next year!
Haha thanks! Come to Alaska with me this August?!
@@ChrisBrayPhotography 🤔 Tempting!
Thank you for taking the time to share your talents to help others.
Welcome!
Dear God.... This is the best, easiest tutorial, told in the most understandable language. Even someone with basic English knowledge can easily understand everything in this course. The aperture explanation just bought me. Totally worth 2.5 hours I spent watching!
What a fantastic course! Hard to believe it was available to me for free. With 2.5 hours and 1.8M views and counting, I'm hoping RUclips has paid you well for this. It's greatly appreciated
Thank you =) It's mostly people who buy the course notes or clip cards that help fund me to be able to give these videos away for free =)
You're one of the best teachers and one of the most genuine persons I've come across in a long time. Thank you so much for this course.
Wow, thank you! that's very kind of you.