Wildlife Photography Gear and Techniques

Reading Time: 7 minutes I have spent more than 20 years photographing wildlife in the African bush. Here are 7 of the most frequently asked questions I get:

1. Is Wildlife photography a good Career?
2. How much do photographers earn?
3. How do I sell my wildlife photos?
4. What kind of wildlife photos sell?
5. Do wildlife photographers edit their photos?
6. What skills do wildlife photographers need?
7. What are the best wildlife photography competitions?

Reading Time: 13 minutes The recommendations made in this article are based on evaluation of the following 4 points of consideration:

1. Image quality
2. Size and Weight
3. Overall build quality
4. Price

Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we discuss the following 5 camera lens filters: UV filters Polarising filters Neutral Density (ND) filters Variable Neutral Density filters Infra Red (IR) filters But first, what is a camera lens filter. What is a Camera Lens Filter? Camera lens filters are glass elements that either screw in or slot in front …

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Reading Time: 4 minutes This series of photographs documents the plight of a Cape Buffalo who was singled out by a massive Nile Crocodile while drinking from the banks of the Crocodile River, South Africa.

Reading Time: 15 minutes In this article I share my recommendations on 7 of the best point and shoot cameras for wildlife photography.

Reading Time: 7 minutes The key to the success of this hack is two fold:

1. The ability to empty the bean bag
2. Availability of replacement filling

Reading Time: 9 minutes Photographing wildlife at night brings a number of challenges so read on for:
Best camera settings
Animals to photograph at night
FAQ’s
Night hunt video

Reading Time: 17 minutes In this article I cover tips, techniques and equipment for photographing birds that I hope will inspire you to to add this genre to your wildlife and nature photography activities.

Reading Time: 8 minutes 13 tips for beginners seeking to capture impactful wildlife images:
1. Know your gear
2. Keep your eye on the background
3. Get very close or very wide
4. Research your subjects
5. It is all about the light
6. Take photographs in the rain
7. Get creative
8. Shoot in RAW
9. Use high speed burst mode
10. Check your settings
11. Shoot at eye level
12. Look for complimentary colors
13. Print your work.

Reading Time: 5 minutes What makes a great wildlife image? The three elements to look for when you are on wildlife Safari taking photographs are:

1. Action
2. Emotion
3. Behaviour