The Ultimate Guide to Wildlife Photography
Get a solid foundation in wildlife photography! Join Moose Peterson for a complete master class on what you need to develop to improve your wildlife photography. From field ethics to camera craft and basic biology to having patience, this class provides the ultimate guide to the most essential skills you need to develop on your journey to creating the most compelling and engaging photographs of wildlife possible.
Release Date: 2024-06-20
Lessons
Field Ethics
Moose introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 6 mins 36 seconds
Camera Craft
Before getting into the basics of wildlife photography you have to know your gear.
Duration: 10 mins 37 seconds
Setting the Standard
You really need to consider setting the standard for your wildlife photography.
Duration: 6 mins 9 seconds
Stability
You need a stable platform and a shutter speed that stops motion.
Duration: 9 mins 17 seconds
Get Closer
Moose shares some tips on getting closer to your subject.
Duration: 6 mins 26 seconds
Practice Subject
You need to find a good practice subject that gives you real world experience.
Duration: 6 mins 5 seconds
Five Stops of Light
You have to master the range of stops between the shadows and the highlights.
Duration: 8 mins 42 seconds
Backgrounds
You need to pay attention to the background to make your subject shine.
Duration: 10 mins 37 seconds
White Balance Affects the Viewer
Mastering white balance is an essential skill, but the main reason is how much it impacts the viewer.
Duration: 6 mins 57 seconds
Basic Biology
You need to understand the basic biology of the wildlife you are photographing.
Duration: 10 mins 56 seconds
Make the Common Uncommon
Learning to have patience, observe your subject, and wait for the right moment can create scenes that go beyond the most common.
Duration: 3 mins 51 seconds
Panning
Learning how to photograph while panning is a fundamental wildlife photography skill.
Duration: 3 mins 11 seconds
There is No Perfect Kit
Instead, think about the best case scenario for your kind of photography.
Duration: 2 mins 37 seconds
Tips for Birds in Flight
The best situation for birds in flight is having sun and wind on your back.
Duration: 4 mins 54 seconds
Don’t Be in a Hurry
You’ve got to watch the subject, have patience, and don’t be in a hurry to get nothing.
Duration: 7 mins 5 seconds
Conclusion
Moose wraps up the class with some closing thoughts to help you get the most out of the material.
Duration: 2 mins 4 seconds