Learn Digital Photography - Nature Photography Techniques For Beginners
Research your subject
A good knowledge of your subject is essential. Knowing when it feeds or what time of the day a flower opens or when there is dew on the roses will enhance the possibilities of a stunning image. A good nature photographer is a good naturalist or ornithologist. There is more to being a nature photographer than just shooting images. Try visiting your location or subjects several times before starting your photography so that you get to understand their environment. Read books, join societies and search the internet until you feel you know enough about your chosen field to start shooting images.
4. Find a suitable location
All wildlife or nature photographers aspire to shoot the big five, humpback whales or the elusive snow leopard. These are not the place to start unless you live on a game reserve or at the coast. Find a place close to home like your back garden, a local botanical garden or even a zoo. Somewhere you can be comfortable and practise without major effort. Try things on a small scale and work upwards as you gain more experience and are up to the challenge. A good location with good subjects will spur you on to greater heights.
5. Specialised equipment
Once you have been through all the previous steps and gained the knowledge, skills and experience it's time to decide if this is for you and worth the investment in better, more specialised equipment. Only once you know what you are doing and if this is for you, should you consider investing in more expensive kit. A good tripod, specialised macro lens or a long focal length zoom or prime lens are essential to the advanced nature photographer. Unless you know in which direction or specialisation your photographic journey is taking you, don't specialise and waste money on kit you cannot afford.
Nature photography can be one of the most fulfilling areas of photography and can reap great rewards. It takes time effort and a lot of practise so be prepared to dedicate your self to many hours of waiting and preparation. A good nature photographer is a good naturalist or ornithologist. There is more to being a nature photographer than just shooting images. Try visiting your location or subjects several times before starting your photography so that you get to understand their environment. Read books, join societies and search the internet until you feel you know enough about your chosen field to start shooting images.
4. Find a suitable location
All wildlife or nature photographers aspire to shoot the big five, humpback whales or the elusive snow leopard. These are not the place to start unless you live on a game reserve or at the coast. Find a place close to home like your back garden, a local botanical garden or even a zoo. Somewhere you can be comfortable and practise without major effort. Try things on a small scale and work upwards as you gain more experience and are up to the challenge. A good location with good subjects will spur you on to greater heights.
5. Specialised equipment
Once you have been through all the previous steps and gained the knowledge, skills and experience it's time to decide if this is for you and worth the investment in better, more specialised equipment.
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