A Beginner's Guide to Wildlife Photography
Join professional photographer Moose Peterson in this Beginner’s Guide to Wildlife Photography. Moose walks through the gear you’ll need and offers tips and techniques to put it all together to get the shots you want, right in your own backyard. By starting out in your own backyard, you have the greatest access to your subjects, the best opportunity to influence your environment, and the most amount of time to put your knowledge into practice. The skills and techniques you develop in your own personal wildlife studio can be applied to any other destination you choose in pursuit of all types of wildlife. <br> <br> This class is perfect for a beginner interested in wildlife photography.
Release Date: 2012-10-03
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Moose introduces the concepts covered in the class.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 24 seconds
Basic Camera Gear
<p>There are a number of important characteristics you need to consider in choosing your lenses for photographing wildlife.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 50 seconds
Advanced Camera Gear
<p>As you get further along in your photography you will start to consider acquiring more advanced camera gear.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 6 seconds
Consider the Background
<p>The background of your photograph is a critical part of telling the story.</p>
Duration: 13 mins 19 seconds
Know Your Subject
<p>Increasing your knowledge about the wildlife in your area will go a long way to inform and improve your photography.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 39 seconds
The Perch
<p>When setting up your wildlife studios you want to pay careful attention to where your subjects will land.</p>
Duration: 12 mins 32 seconds
Why You Might Use Flash
<p>Understanding the effect the quality and quantity of available light has on your subject will inform your decision about whether or not you need to use a flash to make your subject pop.</p>
Duration: 12 mins 46 seconds
Using Flash Correctly
<p>Once you understand when you should use flash you'll want to be sure to use it correctly and you'll want to practice, practice, practice.</p>
Duration: 23 mins 34 seconds
Uncommon Photographs of Common Subjects
<p>When you commit to a location for practicing don't settle for just one shot. Keep shooting, changing your orientation, and watching for the most interesting moments that unfold before you.</p>
Duration: 25 mins 26 seconds
Putting It All Together
<p>Creating a primary location for your self will give you the greatest opportunity to practice and capture great shots.</p>
Duration: 20 mins 25 seconds
Flying Squirrels
<p>Once you've got the photography basics down you might consider shooting at night to see a different set of critters coming out to feed.</p>
Duration: 13 mins 46 seconds