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.
In wildlife photography, we proverbially “intrude” into the homes of animals. This means the level of preparation has to be unmistakable. It becomes a top priority to avoid affecting them and their habitats. On the other hand, being too hesitant means potentially missing treasurable moments that happen in the blink of an eye. So how […]
You can’t expect to always be working in manual mode when shooting wildlife. Actions are unpredictable and spare you no time to fiddle around with your camera settings. This is the best reason to work with the semi-automatic modes viz. shutter priority and aperture priority. They work great most of the time but you may […]
Back button focus is a technique that usually has divided opinions amongst photographers. While some claim that they can’t live without it, others don’t like it as much. If you’re not aware of this technique, it simply de-couples the shutter release button from the focusing function. It then re-assigns some other button at the back […]
Unlike most other genres of photography, wildlife photography gives you a very small margin for error. Animals are unpredictable. It is therefore essential that you’re familiar with your gear and its capabilities, and also have the skills to make the most out of it. To help you out, today we have wildlife photographer Steve Perry […]
Composition in nature photography comes easy to some, but many new photographers struggle to find their balance. This is especially true where wildlife is concerned. There is a bit of false wisdom that says: “You should never put your animal right in the middle of the photo–only to the left or the right.” This is […]
To get good photographs of animals, you need to learn to be quick to set up and frame your images. Waiting until you go out into the wilderness to learn these tricks is not a good idea. It’s very useful to practice taking shots of your cats and birds in the garden or in the […]
We have seen a few different slogans relating to the five “P’s” for improving photography in general such as ‘Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance’ or ‘Proper Planning Produces Perfect Photos’ but nothing detailed or specific to wildlife photography. We therefore compiled the following list of five “P’s” that if followed, will assist you in capturing […]
This new 172-page eBook walks you through everything necessary to take spectacular photographs of wildlife. From choosing the right destination, gear and settings. Through composing – and shooting – breathtaking images. Author Nick Dale even reveals how he makes money from his wildlife shots! It is currently 80% off today for the first 500 customers if […]
To get good shots of animals and birds, you will have to learn to be quick in setting up and framing your shots. Waiting until you get out in the wilderness to learn these tricks is not a good idea. What I found to be very helpful was practicing on my cats and on birds […]
The exposure of a digital photograph is affected by the camera’s aperture, shutter speed, ISO setting, and of course the amount of light in the scene being photographed. An incorrect exposure will turn an otherwise well composed wildlife image into something mediocre and, at worst, completely ruin a shot. All digital cameras have an automatic […]
