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.
Photography Techniques Category Archive - Page 2
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...
5 Common Landscape Photography Mistakes
To get better as a landscape photographer, I find it very helpful to look back on my photos and evaluate the mistakes I've made. Many of these mistakes are things that I see other landscape photographers do wrong, too - from technical errors to creative pitfalls. Today, I've compiled five...
Wildlife Photography Camouflage: Tips and Different Approaches
Very few animal species see humans as prey. Being at the top of the food chain definitely has its advantages! However, like with many good things, there are downsides as well. Most animals are deeply and instinctively afraid of humans. For wildlife photography, that can be quite a challenge.
Wildlife Photography Tips: Answering Common Questions (Part 1)
Welcome to the first article in a series dedicated to wildlife photography. I’m going to respond to some common questions I’ve heard from wildlife photographers both online and in my workshops. I’ll try to give you honest answers about equipment, planning, settings, and the process of wildlife photography in the field.
Low-Light Wildlife Photography Tips for Beginners
Animals have a tendency to prefer low-light conditions, which is a big challenge in wildlife photography! It’s hard to capture a sharp, well-exposed image after sundown or in a forest, especially with a moving subject. The right settings and a better camera can help, but they only take you so far.
Wide Angle Wildlife Photography
When you say "wildlife photographer," most people probably picture someone in camouflage clothing standing in the distance with a heavy telephoto lens on a tripod. There's some truth to that stereotype, but it's not the only type of wildlife photography. For years, I've enjoyed the wide-angle and even ultra-wide perspectives...
Outdoor Portrait Photography Tips For Beginners
Even if portrait photography is traditionally done in a studio indoors, outdoor portrait photography can be even more rewarding - both for the photographer and for their subject. The scenery around your subject can be visually impactful and compelling in a photo. It can also mean something to your subject,...