Since so many of my friends have inquired about my wildlife photography techniques, I thought it time to share what I have learned through much trial and error over the years.
1. Don’t be afraid of your camera.
2. Be observant of your surroundings, nature is everywhere and an amazing moment could be right around the next bend in the road or even beneath your very own feet.
3. Always try to get as close to your subject matter as possible without disturbing their space.
4. Focus on the eyes if possible, as it brings life into the shot.
5. Focus on shooting “Animal behavior” or “Movement” as this tells a story without many words needing to be spoken.
6. Lighting is extremely important, as great moments (trust me I know) can be lost if the lighting is not right.
7. Composition is equally important. try not to always center your picture, especially if the surroundings add so much more interest to the overal image.
8. Although I believe any lens can take great wildlife shots, you do need to know the limits of your lens in relation to what you are shooting to effectively capture the moment.
9. Take LOTS of pictures and practice, practice, practice…..the good thing with digital cameras, you don’t have to worry about buying film anymore.
10. There are NO golden rules to wildlife photography….break them or abide by the…just have fun!
2. Be observant of your surroundings, nature is everywhere and an amazing moment could be right around the next bend in the road or even beneath your very own feet.
3. Always try to get as close to your subject matter as possible without disturbing their space.
4. Focus on the eyes if possible, as it brings life into the shot.
5. Focus on shooting “Animal behavior” or “Movement” as this tells a story without many words needing to be spoken.
6. Lighting is extremely important, as great moments (trust me I know) can be lost if the lighting is not right.
7. Composition is equally important. try not to always center your picture, especially if the surroundings add so much more interest to the overal image.
8. Although I believe any lens can take great wildlife shots, you do need to know the limits of your lens in relation to what you are shooting to effectively capture the moment.
9. Take LOTS of pictures and practice, practice, practice…..the good thing with digital cameras, you don’t have to worry about buying film anymore.
10. There are NO golden rules to wildlife photography….break them or abide by the…just have fun!
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