Wildlife Photography Techniques

Tips to capture images of wildlife right in your own backyard

How to create powerful wildlife images that showcase great action, humor, fantastic settings and clean backgrounds

Autumn colors provide a uniquely beautiful backdrop for wildlife photographs

Ways to create wildlife photographs that express more than basic documentation

Tips for success on photo safaris, from equipment to techniques

Macro photography can transport us to otherwise unseen worlds—and help change perceptions about their misunderstood inhabitants

A journey in photography that celebrates light, the natural world and the beauty that I see in it

Reach for your wide angle lens to capture more of your subject’s story

With the right preparation and knowledge, harsh winter environments present unique wildlife photography opportunities

The annual spring alewife spawning in Maine is an ideal opportunity for photographing osprey in-flight and fishing

Find accessible wildlife photo opportunities near your home

A photo blind near a water source will provide excellent opportunities for capturing animal behavior

How to choose the right combination of exposure settings for the situation

How to get the most out of your long telephoto lens for wildlife

Tips and insights for creating dynamic portraits of wildlife

Shorter days and colder weather translate into fewer crowds for winter wildlife photography. Use this to your advantage.

You don’t need an expensive telephoto prime to make compelling wildlife photos. Instead, try a lighter, more affordable zoom, and reveal your subjects in their environments

Elevate your portraits of birds with patience in your approach, and gain a more intimate understanding of their behavioral patterns

Learn the habits and habitats of these readily accessible wildlife subjects to capture their lively interactions

Try taking these high-contrast lighting techniques out of the studio and into the wild