Bird photography seems simple. You see a bird, you take its photo. But birds don’t just move - they can be in different environments and can have endless varieties of light shone upon them. All of a sudden, bird photography starts to get more complex. And in some ways, it...
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Getting Closer in Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography has a difficulty that most other genres lack: It's hard to get close to your subject. Animals are typically wary and will fly or run away if you just walk too close to them - that's why most wildlife photographers carry long lenses in the 400-800mm range and...
Using Panoramas for Wildlife Photography
If you use a prime lens for wildlife photography, the biggest problem is that you can’t zoom out to get the entire animal in the frame when you’re too close. But is there a solution to this problem that doesn’t involve using a different lens? One possibility is to use panoramas!
Depth of Field and Storytelling in Portrait Photography
One of the most important decisions made when taking a portrait is how much depth of field (DoF) to have in your image. This is because what is included and in focus in your image plays a large role in the storytelling of the photo. Today, I'd like to explore...
6 Tips for Wildlife Photography on a Sunny Day
If you asked me what my least favorite sort of light is for wildlife photography, it would be midday sun. When the sun is high in the sky, all sorts of problems occur. You get harsh shadows on the animals, harsh light in the background (translating to distracting bokeh), reduced...
Optimizing Shutter Speed in Bird Photography
When it comes to camera settings, shutter speed is the most important variable for bird photography. That’s because it’s the setting that you need to control the most. Optimizing your shutter speed is really the only way to maximize the amount of light you’re getting, while also freezing the bird’s motion.
Wildlife Photography at Eye Level
When taking a photo, factors like composition, light, color, and subject all play a critical role. In almost all of these areas, one thing you can do to improve your photos is to pay attention to your camera height – and especially, in wildlife photography, to take pictures at the subject’s eye level.
The Power of Humor in Wildlife Photography
At times, wildlife photography can feel strictly descriptive: a bird on a stick, a giraffe on the savannah, a butterfly on a flower, and so on. Nothing wrong with that - most of the photos I take fall into that category. Still, when I can, I try to find moments...
Manual Mode with Auto ISO in Wildlife Photography
Using Manual Mode with Auto ISO is very useful for fast-paced wildlife photography. In this article, I’ll explain how to set Manual Mode + Auto ISO, how it works, and why it’s so effective. Also, I’ll provide some tips on optimizing exposure and maximizing your image quality in this mode.
Wildlife Photography Safety Tips
Wildlife photography is a very rewarding, creative, and relaxing activity - that is, unless you just missed the shot of a lifetime. However, while being outdoors is generally good for your health, there are some risks involved. To help you return from your photo hunts healthy, happy, and alive (at...