When starting out in photography, we give a great deal of importance to improving skills like composition, getting the exposure correct, and visual story telling. And as we progress, we come across other advanced skills that can help us in improving our skills better. Color theory, for example, is a concept that’s good for photographers […]
Snowy conditions can be grueling. But when you’re living in the wild, you’ve got to do whatever it takes to survive. While we’d love to stay indoors in the comfort of our warm homes, the same can’t be said for the birds and other animals. When photographer Raymond McCarthy Bergeron was out in Arches National […]
In the world of bird photography, the hummingbird is certainly one of the most challenging to photograph. This little bundle of flying energy and its ability to zoom and dart makes this bird difficult to capture. This article provides you some tips to help you better photograph this flying marvel. Set out the Hummingbird Welcome […]
If you have even the slightest interest in bird photography, you’ve probably noticed that good bird photos have amazing backgrounds. While the bird looks tack sharp, the background beautifully melts away. Have you ever wondered how bird photographers do that? Jan Wegener reveals the answer in this video: Backgrounds are an important aspect of any […]
It’s always a good idea to study other photographers. In this video, photographer Tim Boyer reviews the work of successful bird photographers so that you can learn from their styles: Arthur Morris In a typical Arthur Morris styled bird photograph, the bird usually appears large and tight in the frame, with its head slightly turned […]
An image of a bird perched on a natural looking branch, with its eyes pin sharp, its feathers details clear, beautiful bright colors, and background bokeh that melts like Swiss cheese. No doubt you’ve seen images like that in wildlife magazines or on the internet. But what if you were to be told that many […]
Photographing birds is a matter of skill and patience. And when it comes to photographing small birds, things take an even more exciting turn. Smaller birds also differ in behavior and require different photography techniques. Photographer Brent Hall shares some essential tips to help you photograph small birds in the wild: Know Your Birds Knowing […]
One of the most popular aspects of animal photography is bird photography. Taking perfect pictures of birds in the wild can be very challenging, but you can create many wonderful photo opportunities in your own backyard. Setting up your Backyard Photo Shoots The biggest challenge isn’t actually attracting birds to your yard. Once feeders are […]
Photographing birds at the beach seems easier than it actually is. Contrary to what a lot of first time bird photographers think, a number of things go into making a bird photography session successful. Steve Perry shares some interesting tips and anecdotes from his experiences to help you shoot better bird photos at the beach: 1. […]
Ever wonder how photographers manage to capture fast-flying birds not just fully in the frame, but also in focus? There’s more to it than just luck. In the video below, wildlife photographers Tony and Chelsea Northrup take us on a quick romp through some of the settings and procedures that will help you catch your […]
