Wildlife Photography Techniques

Catching inspiring images of birds takes more than just good luck

Use custom function settings to fine-tune autofocus performance for your subject

A compact light or portable off-camera flash can add an extra dimension to your photos of animals and birds

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

How to shoot from a floating blind

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

How to capture time and space in a single frame

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.

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

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

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