My TOP 3 PHOTOGRAPHERS on YouTube - Part 1/3 Simon d’Entremont
Whether hobbyists or professionals, we must surely realise how fortunate we are as photographers to enjoy such an abundance of online content in 2026.
Be it conversational, confrontational, instructional or downright inspirational, it is, for the most part, free!
In this, and two subsequent blog posts, I present (in no particular order) my TOP 3 PHOTOGRAPHERS on YouTube who have guided me, and undoubtedly many others, on our photographic journeys.
Introducing: Simon d’Entremont
A man who requires no introduction to photography enthusiasts, especially those with a penchant for nature and wildlife genres. That said, he’s gotten exceptionally good at introducing himself. I wonder how many of us tune in just to hear him pronounce his name? (One notes it’s actually, on occasion, the most replayed part of his videos!)
Most recent video on YouTube: The REAL REASON your PHOTOGRAPHY isn't improving.
Top-rated viewer comment:
“I like that you're not weirdly/needlessly harsh like some teachers are. If I saw that title from literally any other photography YouTuber I'd ignore it but I clicked because I know your videos are snark-free with good intentions. My favorite photography channel by far.
@MerchantsOfMisery
Subscribers: 766K
Videos: 193
Self-portrait:
“My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a Canon Ambassador as well as a Kase Filters Ambassador, and a nature and wildlife photographer living in Nova Scotia, Canada. I’m a photographer first, YouTuber second, and my mission is to lift the knowledge, skills, and spirits of the people around me so they can be at their best, whatever they want that to be. My favorite saying is « I know you can do it! ». And btw, ISO 12,800 is fine…
Simon d’Entremont
What is it About Him?
Simon d’Entremont is a fount of knowledge and just oozes optimism! At the beginning of each video, d’Entremont summarises his intent:
“My name is Simon d’Entremont and I’m a professional nature and wildlife photographer living in Eastern Canada. I make weekly videos giving you photo tips or taking you behind the scenes for nature photography.”
As if his words of wisdom and immaculate presentation were not enough, the accompanying soundtrack that underscores the introduction to each video is simply sublime. It’s called “Nicer” by Houses On The Hill and Rue Rosa (2022). I think it just about sums up this man’s entire ethos.
The main reason I enjoy tuning in? You get the impression that d’Entremont genuinely wants to help others. He strikes as appreciative of how fortunate he is to do what he loves for a living and to have successfully scaled his global reach in such a relatively short period of time.
As George Bernard Shaw is quoted: “Those who can, do; those who can't, teach”. Yet, d’Entremont proves that he can well and truly practice what he preaches; one need only browse his website gallery His videos have the feel of a TED talk, yet 10 times as engaging, and invariably delve into the “science” behind the artistry. Often hailed as one of the greatest teachers of photography on the internet, Simon is down-to-earth and relatable, and having begun as an amateur enthusiast himself, he allows us to believe that anything is possible by showing examples of his own photographic journey and development over time (“going from this…to this”).
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At the end of each of these blog posts on “My TOP 3 PHOTOGRAPHERS on YouTube”, I wish to end with a lesson from the master:
“Sharpness is not as strong as composition, low noise is not as important as storytelling, and technical perfection is not as powerful as impact. If you want to improve, you have to start evaluating your images in the way viewers actually experience them, not the way that photographers pixel-peep them”.
Simon d’Entremont
YouTube is an excellent resource for anyone interested in photography