Wildlife Photography How To

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.

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..

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.

You don't have to be an experienced wildlife photographer with exotic gear to capture memorable photos of our feathered friends. Nor is it necessary to travel far from home, because there are numerous opportunities at local parks, a nearby nature reserve, or even in the comfort of your backyard.

If you’re tired of hearing photo purists claim that, “you’re not a real photographer unless you shoot in Manual,” join the club. That’s simply a lot of bunk, as numerous pros of all genres regularly shoot very effectively in Aperture or Shutter Priority modes.

There's a lot to digest if you're just getting started in photography, including camera-setting terms, basic concepts, and other important nomenclate that's essential to understand. The quick explainer below from photographer Ed Verosky clears up all the confusion so you can evolve your skills with confidence.

Are you one of those photographers who always shoots Jpegs because you think editing Raw files is beyond your skills? If so you're not alone, even though there are significant image-quality benefits to shooting in Raw.