A Beginner’s Guide To Wildlife Shooting
One of the most exciting photography genres is wildlife photography. You get to escape the city and the stress the comes with it, and you also get to capture nature’s wonders. But wildlife photographer isn’t the easiest genre to get yourself into. In order to succeed, you need to have quite a deep background in photography. If you’re just starting to shoot wildlife, here are tips that may help you along the way.
Research the place before shooting it.
Look for the best parts to set up your camera. It’ll save you a ton of time when the actual shooting starts. Research the wildlife that’s likely to be present at your shooting location. Learn about their habitat and behavior.
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Be patient
Unlike human subjects, you can’t tell animals to pose for you. Some professionals spend hours and sometimes even days just to capture the perfect shot. When you’re patient, things go your way.
Here’s what Neil Paprocki professional photographer had to say, “Almost every time I try to go for a picture and run out of patience, I don't get the shot. A few days ago, I laid on my stomach for almost two hours at the edge of a pond, hoping a pair of red-throated loons would come my way. They eventually did … but not before both of my arms went numb.”
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Be creative with your perspective
But do not compromise your safety doing it. The most obvious perspective doesn’t necessarily equate the best perspective. Sometimes what you deem an awkward perspective at first might be your best shot. Try to get down on your stomach to capture a better depth-of-field.
Jack Elway here, retired photographer. I often give out tips about photography on this blog.
