Wildlife Photography Tips & Techniques

Solutions: Handheld Shooting Technique

March 24, 2015 | Staff

When photographing wildlife, sometimes you just have to work "legs-free"

Create Your Own Luck

September 9, 2014 | Text & Photography By Justin Black

When you’re heading on a photo expedition, your preparation is directly proportional to the amount of luck you’ll have

Eagle Eyes

March 11, 2014 | By George D. Lepp With Kathryn Vincent Lepp, Photography By George D. Lepp

George Lepp shows how to use extra-long focal lengths to empower natural history photography

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Penguin Planet

November 5, 2013 | Text & photography By Kevin Schafer

The top 5 locations to photograph the world’s most unique birds

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Extreme Close-Up

July 30, 2013 | By Kathryn Vincent Lepp, Photography By George D. Lepp

Learn how to use proper technique for sharp, tight photos at extreme focal lengths

Wildlife Videography Techniques

May 7, 2013 | Text And Photography By Moose Peterson

HDSLRs give you the ability to create professional-level wildlife films, shorts and even simple multimedia clips. If you haven’t tried, here’s a primer on how to get it done.

Capturing The Annual Sardine Run

February 26, 2013 | Text And Photography By Chris Fallows/apexpredators.com

Every year around June, a mass migration takes place along the southern and eastern coasts of South Africa that draws an unprecedented abundance of predators of fin, fur and feather

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On A Photo Hunt

October 2, 2012 | By Mark Edward Harris, Photography By Stefano Ronchi

Italian wildlife photographer Stefano Ronchi creates high-impact wildlife photographs through careful study of behavior and a mastery of technique

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Wildlife Panoramas

September 4, 2012 | By George D. Lepp And Kathryn Vincent Lepp, Photography By George D. Lepp

Try composite panoramas to get a wider view of wildlife while keeping the animals prominent in the frame

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Shooting Blind

May 22, 2012 | Text And Photography By Dominique Braud

How to shoot from a floating blind

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Long Lens Tips And Techniques

May 22, 2012 | Text And Photography By Arthur Morris

Big-glass guru Arthur Morris shows you how to use long telephotos to get your best up-close wildlife shots ever!

Lighting For Wildlife

March 13, 2012 | By Staff

Think about the way you illuminate your subjects to tell their story

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Action-Sequence Panoramas

December 27, 2011 | Text And Photography By George D. Lepp

How to capture time and space in a single frame

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The Whale Guy

June 7, 2011 | By Kim Castleberry, Photography By Flip Nicklin

Flip Nicklin has spent 30 years looking whales in the eye. His acclaimed photographs have practically defined these massive and graceful creatures to the general public and helped break new ground in marine mammalogy.

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Long Lens Techniques For Wildlife Photos

May 10, 2011 | Text And Photography By Moose Peterson

How to use a big telephoto lens for wildlife and more!

Boost Your AF Performance

April 26, 2011 | Text And Photography By Mike Stensvold

How to set up your camera and lens to get quick response when you’re shooting fast-moving subjects like wildlife

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Get Low For Big Impact

March 8, 2011 | Text And Photography By Arthur Morris

Change your camera angle to free your wildlife shots from cluttered, distracting backgrounds

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On The Wing

October 12, 2010 | By Mike Stensvold, Photography By Chris Klapheke

A look at the many facets of avian photography and techniques for getting colorful, inspiring images

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Wildlife Photography Primer

September 14, 2010 | By George D. Lepp And Kathryn Vincent Lepp, Photography By George D. Lepp

In his new book, wildlife photographer and Tech Tips guru George Lepp shares lessons learned in a lifetime of photography

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The Wildlife Photojournalist

July 6, 2010 | By Mark Edward Harris, Photography By Tim Laman

With a doctorate in biology and an eye for rich biodiversity, Tim Laman’s extraordinary wildlife photography is captivating and raises awareness about the complex ecosystems he shoots

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