Wildlife photography helps you capture once-in-a-lifetime moments. With the help of tips and tricks by pro wildlife photographers, you’ll be able to perfectly photograph every hair, tooth and feather.
Wildlife photography can be, well, wild — especially if you’re photographing the king of the jungle in its domain! Lions are ferocious predators, known to hunt in pride’s, taking down small to large prey like wildebeest and buck. While a photo of a male lion and his resplendent mane can certainly be impressive, lionesses, their […]
As you sit in your jeep, watching the big cats of the savanna hunt their prey, you are in awe. They strategize, stalk, and when the time is right, they go in for the kill. The scene is intense and quick. Blink and you just might miss it! Most of the time, our souvenirs from […]
This article comes to us from the author of the Sunrise/Sunset Photo Recipe Cards (currently 65% off) if you want to dig deeper for further training. In this article I wanted to share a few of my favorite recent images and the stories behind them. Why they’re important to me, what I was feeling, thinking […]
It’s a wildlife photographer’s dream to capture a giant humpback whale breaching, with snowcapped Icelandic mountains and a dramatic sky to complete the picture. Wildlife photographer George the Explorer found himself living that dream. Except, the weather decided to play spoilsport: The idea was to showcase the majestic beauty of these beautiful creatures in their […]
Back-lighting a subject comes in handy when you want to separate the subject from the rest of the scene. It opens up interesting body features of the subject and makes the image so much better. However, this technique is equally challenging as it requires you to shoot into the sun. Professional wildlife photographer Paul Miguel […]
Speed and accuracy are musts when it comes to wildlife photography. So you might be surprised if somebody recommends using manual focus for photographing wildlife. Photographer Paul Miguel talks about certain scenarios where autofocus systems struggle and demonstrates why manual focus is sometimes a better option: Focus Distractions “This is probably the one you’re going […]
Wildlife photography is a pursuit that can be challenging, frustrating, but ultimately rewarding to any photographer. The arrival of digital cameras has inspired a whole new generation of photographers to take an interest in wildlife photography. Most photography courses, workshops and books concentrate on the technical aspects of camera craft: but really good photography relies […]
Mirrorless cameras today have evolved so much that they almost seem ready for world domination. Seriously, it’s not just photographers these days—all major camera companies have started switching over to mirrorless technology. What is it about mirrorless cameras that everyone seems so psyched about? Do they really perform that much better? In today’s video, photographer […]
A lot of photographers go after the best possible camera gear and settings in an effort to improve their wildlife photography. While both of those matter, that’s not where the world ends. There are quite a few other aspects, most of which are behavioral, that can have an even bigger impact. In this video, photographers […]
It might sound weird at first, but you’ll be surprised to know that you can do a bit of wildlife photography even when you’re stuck at home. We often don’t realize it, but our own yards have some frequent visitors who can be perfect subjects for your wildlife photos. Birds, squirrels, and even insects in […]
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