Wildlife Photography How To

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Jack Neubart  |  Jul 20, 2017

Growing up in London, England, Alan Murphy developed a fascination with birds at an early age. That enthusiasm followed him as he moved to the United States as an adult, but took an interesting tern (pun intended) once he settled on this side of the pond. 

Ron Leach  |  Nov 17, 2017

Tim Newton is a professional wildlife and landscape photographer, and a life-long Alaskan. Like many of his ilk, he usually has to do some serious trekking to capture the grandeur and beauty of his home state.

Ron Leach  |  May 09, 2022

If you love photographing birds and other forms of wildlife, but your images tend to look the same, the tutorial below is just what you need. Best yet, the shooting and editing techniques are far easier than you may think.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 25, 2025

Are you confused by the difference between Angle of View and Field of View, and how these important considerations affect your photography? And what about the synergy between these terms and focal length?

Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 26, 2020

Judging from the portraits, the pets seem to genuinely like her. She likes them, that's for sure, and maybe they sense that.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 13, 2025

Who better to learn from than a National Geographic pro with over 25 years of experience? In this episode featuring Any Parkinson you'll learn how he captures animal portraits with maximum impact.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 25, 2021

If you’re a wildlife photographer thinking about ditching your favorite DSLR in favor of a mirrorless camera, this video is for you. Before making the switch, see what this pro says are the pros, cons, and compromises.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 13, 2024

If you're new to post-possessing we empathize with the plight and what must seem like an insurmountably steep learning curve due to the seemingly endless array of features and tools offered by just about any software you use. Today's video will help ease the pain and accelerate the process by identifying five common errors made by novices and even intermediate photographers.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 05, 2024

There's nothing more aggravating than capturing what you thought was a great shot, only to discover upon close evaluation that the image isn't critically sharp. There are a variety of reasons that this may occur, and we've discussed many of these in the past, but the video below explores a couple other causes worthy of consideration.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 02, 2025

Today we're taking a close look at why one of our favorite instructors insists that "Auto ISO is the secret tool for better exposure in any light." While everyone is familiar with this mode, Hamed explains that the secret nature of the oft-ignored setting is than many folks fail to understand all of its benefits and how to them to use.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 16, 2024

When we consider the bonehead blunders photographers unwittingly commit, we usually think about gross mistakes that result in fuzzy or poorly exposed images. But the error in this story produces SHARP images that we want to abort at all costs. The common tragic bungle we're identifying is…

Ron Leach  |  Sep 25, 2024

Fast and precise focus is a primary goal of all photographers regardless of the type of images they shoot. Today's your lucky if back-button focus isn't part of your repertoire, because this tutorial from First Choice Photo will bring you up to speed on this game-changing technique in the next 13 minutes.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 30, 2021

This is a great time of year to photograph our feathered friends, and as you’ll see in this comprehensive tutorial, with the proper skill you needn’t travel further than your own backyard to make some truly spectacular images.

Ron Leach  |  Jun 07, 2023

If you've never had the time or money to go on a photo safari, today is your lucky day. You don't have to pack a suitcase or pay for hotel rooms and expensive plane tickets, because the itinerary here is a quick trip to your own backyard. Apartment dwellers should pay close attention too, since the tips in the tutorial work equally well at your neighborhood park or at a close-by nature center..

Ron Leach  |  Apr 09, 2024

If you're just getting started in wildlife photography, today's tutorial is a great place to start. You'll pick up five effective tips in less than seven minutes from an experienced pro who really s his stuff.

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