Workshop 6

Wildlife Photography

Willow Ptarmigan, Saglek Fjord, LabradorWillow Ptarmigan, Saglek Fjord, LabradorMinty_20140917_153513_copy

 

You will learn:

  • About remaining safe and respecting the animals' welfare as you make your photos
  • Why you should study the habits and behaviour of the animal subjects beforehand
  • About the best times of day to photograph wildlife
  • About preparing properly for the environmental conditions
  • How to make the most of the lighting conditions
  • About the most appropriate equipment for wildlife photography
  • How to approach wildlife
  • How to be ready for action
  • How to visually isolate the animal from its background
  • Some effective methods for meeting the challenge of birds in flight
  • How to find and shoot wildlife in your own backyard