Wildlife Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Dec 20, 2024  | 

Inexperienced wildlife photographers often struggle to properly expose birds, whether they're sitting still on a tree or in flight, and underexposed subjects are the typical concern. This problem is particular acute when our feathered friends are depicted against a bright sky.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 11, 2024  | 

If you're struggling with the autofocus of your camera and not achieving razor-sharp images on a consistent basis you've come to the right place. The following tutorial from an experienced pro demonstrates a variety of common mistakes and foolproof solutions for perfect results.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 06, 2024  | 

Outdoor photographers love photographing birds because it's an accessible genre that you can pursue at a nearby park or even in the comfort of your own backyard. The problem is that many shooters set aside this passion in winter, even though there are many breathtaking opportunities to be found.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 02, 2024  | 

Sometimes the light can be "as flat as a pancake" when shooting outdoors, and this common situation rarely bodes well for capturing impressive imagery. But if you do the best you can it's possible to transform a boring photo into something more special during post processing as you'll see in this video tutorial from the folks at The Photography Spot channel.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 25, 2024  | 

We're all at the mercy of Mother Nature when shooting outdoors, and sometimes this means missing a great shot because of a featureless white sky that spoils would have been a very compelling image. Today's quick Lightroom tutorial will convince you to keep shooting the next

Ron Leach  |  Nov 20, 2024  | 

Shooting great outdoor photographs in perfect light is often quite simple, enabling us to capture impressive images that require a minimum of post processing. Unfortunately, things get far more challenging under less favorable conditions as you'll see in this quick tutorial from the Photography with Rich YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 30, 2024  | 

Experienced wildlife photographers know how difficult it can be to capture critically sharp photographs of our feathered friends. And this challenge goes beyond subjects in flight because birds tend to be twitchy even when they're perched on a branch.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 24, 2024  | 

There are several camera settings that are important to understand in order to capture properly exposed images with other key attributes. According to landscape pro Brian Matiash, however, there's one setting in particular that plays a vital role in achieving the exact shot you envision. Care to take a guess?

Ron Leach  |  Oct 22, 2024  | 

Dynamic range is one aspect of nature and wildlife photography that many photographers fail to grasp, and it has a big impact on just about every image you shoot. Today's tutorial from the Birdman Photography YouTube channel demystifies the concept and explains why "you don't need a Master's degree in the subject to understand it."

Ron Leach  |  Oct 21, 2024  | 

Do you understand the difference between a camera's optical viewfinder (OVF), electronic viewfinder (EVF), sand shooting in Live-View mode? There are important distinctions that affect how you work, and this tutorial from the Adorama TV YouTube channel explains everything you need to know.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 16, 2024  | 

Are you interested in taking a crack at bird photography but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you've been at this for a while and the images you've made just don't hit the mark. In either case, the basic tutorial below will set you on the path to success.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 09, 2024  | 

It's super easy to add drama and visual interest to wildlife and nature photos by emphasizing dark tones in Lightroom. This tutorial from Park Cameras, a leading retailer in the UK, explains a simple post-processing technique that accentuates colors, separates the subject from surrounding areas, boost contrast, and much more.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 02, 2024  | 

One big challenge when photographing birds or other types of wildlife involves dealing with subjects that appear in front of busy backgrounds—a situation that tends to happen more often than not. There are ways to remedy this problem in post-processing, but wouldn't you rather get things right in the camera? This tutorial from Backcountry Gallery explains how it's done.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 25, 2024  | 

Fast and precise focus is a primary goal of all photographers regardless of the type of images they shoot. Today's your lucky if back-button focus isn't part of your repertoire, because this tutorial from First Choice Photo will bring you up to speed on this game-changing technique in the next 13 minutes.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 24, 2024  | 

If you're new to wildlife nature photography or just want to elevate your game, today's video tutorial is exactly what you need. In either case, this step-by-step guide to "essential" camera settings will set you on the path to success.

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