Wildlife photography is very exciting, but it requires a lot of patience and dedication. While you may get frustrated when first starting out, don't give up because your efforts will be rewarded. Many photographers will spend a whole day trying to get a specific shot! Below are tips that will either help you get started as a wildlife photographer, or will motivate you to continue as a wildlife photographer. It is wonderful to capture the beauty around you, and animals are particularly fun to photograph.
1. Be patient- this tip cannot be stressed enough. It is easy to get frustrated, but if you are willing to wait, you will be pleasantly surprised.
2. Keep your distance. A lot of times if you get too close, animals will not stick around. Whether you are in national parks, the wilderness, jungles, etc., it is crucial that you give animals space, and allow them to get close to you if they so choose (animals are highly curious).
3. Photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. Photographing exotic animals at the zoo is fun, but your photos will turn out better if you are able to capture wildlife where they actually live.
4. Try shooting wildlife with different shutter speeds. For example, if you photograph a zebra running with a fast shutter speed, you will get a clear image of the zebra in the act of running. Alternatively, a slow shutter speed creates a blurred effect.
5. Occasionally, the wildlife will compose the image for you (this is where it can be good to be patient). If you just look through your lens and observe the animals, you may be surprised and get some unique shots.
6. Invest in a good quality zoom lens. In most situations it is challenging to get close to wildlife, and a zoom lens allows you to get close shots without actually disturbing the animal or putting yourself in danger.
Another great way to get inspired is to seek out examples of wildlife photos. There are a number of amazing wildlife photographers whose work you can view online or in photography magazines. - 15437
1. Be patient- this tip cannot be stressed enough. It is easy to get frustrated, but if you are willing to wait, you will be pleasantly surprised.
2. Keep your distance. A lot of times if you get too close, animals will not stick around. Whether you are in national parks, the wilderness, jungles, etc., it is crucial that you give animals space, and allow them to get close to you if they so choose (animals are highly curious).
3. Photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. Photographing exotic animals at the zoo is fun, but your photos will turn out better if you are able to capture wildlife where they actually live.
4. Try shooting wildlife with different shutter speeds. For example, if you photograph a zebra running with a fast shutter speed, you will get a clear image of the zebra in the act of running. Alternatively, a slow shutter speed creates a blurred effect.
5. Occasionally, the wildlife will compose the image for you (this is where it can be good to be patient). If you just look through your lens and observe the animals, you may be surprised and get some unique shots.
6. Invest in a good quality zoom lens. In most situations it is challenging to get close to wildlife, and a zoom lens allows you to get close shots without actually disturbing the animal or putting yourself in danger.
Another great way to get inspired is to seek out examples of wildlife photos. There are a number of amazing wildlife photographers whose work you can view online or in photography magazines. - 15437
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