Melissa Groo

Your car can be a very effective mobile photo blind. Try these tips to get the best results.

Nature photographers can use the power of photography and social media for worthy causes.

How to pack and prepare for the eventualities of a photo safari to Africa—or any other far-flung locale—where resources and retail may be scarce.

How to make informed choices when photographing captive wildlife.

An ethical perspective on feeding wildlife for photography.

Finding the right match for your goals and expectations is the key to a great experience.

Experiences and takeaways from my first time shooting with a mirrorless camera

Advice for entering wildlife photography contests.

Ways to conceal our presence as wildlife photographers, allowing us to capture natural behavior while minimizing disruption for our subjects.

How to increase your chances of capturing beautiful wildlife photographs without compromising your subject’s welfare.

For dramatic effect, be open to alternatives to traditional front lighting.

The top insights I’ve gained as a wildlife photographer.

Put the welfare of your wildlife photo subjects first by avoiding practices that endanger and exploit them.

Two ways to quietly earn the trust of your animal subjects.

Do you love wildlife photography, but come up short on ideas for destinations? For amazing photo opportunities, flock to your nearest wildlife haven.

My discovery of wildlife photography felt like a fulfillment of that lifelong affinity and fascination for animals.

Now, more than ever, we need an open discussion on the ethics of wildlife photography.