Wildlife Photography How To

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Moose Peterson  |  Jun 13, 2013

Some of the best photography is in the worst weather!” I’ve been saying that for decades and it comes from coming in from the cold, soaking wet and thrilled to death with the images I captured. The drama in the light, clouds and the response to it by nature is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle you just can’t duplicate. In order to see it and photograph it, you have to get out in it and be able to work. And that’s where the challenge lies.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 24, 2025

Low-light photography can be quite a challenge whether you're shooting in the field or indoors in a dim room with available light. Today's quick tutorial with Anthony Crothers is for those of you who are struggling with blurry, grainy photos in situations with less-than-ideal illumination.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 19, 2024

Ugly Dust Spots can really spoil a photo, whether they're caused by a dirty lens or a sensor that's overdue for a cleaning. Unfortunately, conventional post-processing repairs don't always do a perfect job—especially when the artifacts are difficult to notice at first glance.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 01, 2022

If the headline above strikes you as a bit crazy, join the club. We were more than a bit skeptical when we stumbled upon this quick tutorial because of the conventional wisdom that using a lens hood is one of the easiest ways to improve outdoor images.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 03, 2017

Anup Shah considers himself a fine art photographer, and his amazing B&W images of wild beasts in Africa definitely take wildlife photography to a whole new level. Now based in the UK, Shah grew up in Kenya, where he says, “Wildlife was just outside the door in abundance.”

Ron Leach  |  Sep 12, 2016

The prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition draws entries from all over the world, and these finalists for the 2016 contest are simply breathtaking. The UK-based event attracted some 50,000 entries this year from both amateur and pro photographers in 95 countries, and the winners will be announced on October 18.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 08, 2018

As much as everyone loves their furry best friends, all too often photographers settle for snapshots, rather than artistic images, of their pets. All that’s about to change with the eight fun and easy tips in the quick video below, that will help you capture dazzling images of dogs.

Ron Leach  |  May 05, 2017

We often turn to Chelsea and Tony Northrup for great tips on things you can do to improve your photography. The video below takes the opposite approach by illustrating 15 photo faux pas to avoid when shooting wildlife.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 10, 2020

There’s nothing like a bit of motion blur or slightly missed focus to spoil an otherwise great shot. But with the eight tips below, and a little practice, you’ll be able to shoot sharper wildlife photographs every time.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 30, 2016

I tend to travel on the wide side when it comes to lens selection, so it was exciting to get ahold of Tamron’s new super telephoto zoom—the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022). And what better way to give this big beauty a try than to take it on safari?

Ron Leach  |  Sep 19, 2025

Nature and wildlife photographers often confront situations in which their longest lens simply isn't powerful enough to get up close and personal on distant subjects. Super telephotos can be prohibitively expensive but there's a reasonably affordable way to boost magnification without breaking the bank, and that's taking advantage of a high-quality teleconverter—otherwise known as a "lens extender."

Ron Leach  |  Jan 18, 2022

If you’re new to telephoto lens photography the video below is a must see. But even if you already shoot with long lenses, you’ll pick up some valuable tips for taking your photography to the next level.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 12, 2025

If you had to guess what one expert considers the number one skill of professional photographers (without looking at the lead image above), we doubt that your answer would be visualizing the world in three dimensions. But you can take this notion to the bank, according to instructor Simon d'Entremont.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 23, 2022

Many of the wildlife tutorials we post involve the best gear, techniques, and camera settings to use for capturing great images of our feathered friends. After all, everyone loves birds, and there are willing subjects all year long no matter where you live.

Ron Leach  |  Feb 13, 2025

It's often said that it's OK to make mistakes as long as you only make them once and learn from the errors of your ways. That's the topic of this quick tutorial from the Wildlife in Focus YouTube channel, specifically as it pertains to photographing birds and other forms of wildlife.

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