Wildlife Photography How To

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Ron Leach  |  Sep 08, 2025

Cluttered backgrounds are often unavoidable when shooting in the field, and this distraction will easily deemphasize a key subject in wildlife shots, nature photos, or even landscape images with an element that deserves to really stand out. Today's tutorial featuring German expert Christian Mohrle demonstrates how to save the day with the thoughtful use of Lightroom's easy-to-apply Lens Blur tool.

Ron Leach  |  Sep 03, 2025

Precision cutouts of difficult subjects can be a time-consuming challenge depending on the approach you take, and there are several methods for handling this common process. The good news is that this straightforward video reveals three foolproof secrets for simplifying the task and achieving exceptional results.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 26, 2025

Unless you're absolutely new to photography you likely know that the f/stop you choose has a big impact on every photo you capture whether it's a landscape, street scene, wildlife image, or portrait. But do you really understand how this works and how to choose the appropriate aperture setting for the specific task at hand?

Ron Leach  |  Aug 22, 2025

You've all heard the chatter that cameras with larger pixels deliver better image quality than those with smaller pixels, and probably wondered if this is really true and exactly how it works. The video below from one of our favorite outdoor photographers reveals what he says is the truth about this contentious matter.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 19, 2025

Experienced outdoor photographers understand why bright-and-vivid isn't always the most compelling approach when photographing landscapes or wildlife subjects in the field, especially if you want to avoid a me-too look and create attention-grabbing images that stand out from the crowd.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 11, 2025

Today's six-minute tutorial from VerticDesigns demonstrates Photoshop's amazing new AI Generative Upscaler that quickly transforms enlarged photos from pixelated to perfect like never before. It's a must-watch video whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced user.

 |  Aug 06, 2025

Everyone loves their pets and consider them part of the family, so it’s surprising that some photographer (who should know better) limit their images of these faithful friends to what could best be described as casual snapshots.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 02, 2025

One of the biggest challenges when shooting in the field under difficult light is nailing exposure in scenes with a wide range of tones, which is why your landscape photos may appear too dark or overly bright with crushed shadows or blown-out highlights.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 28, 2025

Many photographers believe that high ISO camera settings are the root cause of photos with unsightly noise, so don't feel too bad if you suffer from this familiar misconception. Instructor Mark Dumbleton explains why "that's not entirely true" and addresses what he insists are the real culprits.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 24, 2025

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.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 23, 2025

Last week we brought you an enlightening tutorial from Hamed Photography that described the many benefits of shooting action photosin Shutter Priority mode with Auto ISO. Today he's following that up with this video demonstrating how combining Manual mode with Auto ISO provides full creative control over exposure without slowing you down.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 22, 2025

If you've never taken a deep dive into the menu, you may be surprised that the camera offers a choice of three Shutter modes; namely, Mechanical, Electronic, and Elect. 1st-Curtain. I's important to understand when to select one mode over another, and that's what you'll in this quick explainer from the Stormcabbirds YouTube channel.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 18, 2025

The Shutter Priority mode, often labeled "S" or "TV" on your exposure dial, provides you with full control over this key setting while the camera automatically adjusts aperture to arrive at accurate light. Today's video below from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel adds an interesting twist that makes this approach to exposure even more useful than you thought.

Ron Leach  |  Jul 15, 2025

If you're struggling to capture photographs that are just as just as spectacular as your wildlife subjects, we're going to change all that today with five practical tips from an Australian pro designed for beginners and experience shooters alike. These techniques are practical, not theoretical, and "actually work in the real world."

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