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Getting Into Wildlife Photography - part 3 of 1 2 3

by Tesni Ward Published 30/01/2018

Don’t be afraid to find inspiration in other people’s photographs
Whilst I strongly believe that it’s important to develop your own style in photography, don’t be afraid to view and appreciate other people’s work. Visit galleries, browse portfolios, read magazines and view competition winners. It can always be great to recognise why other images are so visually appealing to in time help shape and develop your own style and approach.

PRACTICE
It goes without saying that practice is key. Wildlife can be fast paced and unpredictable, meaning you will be required to make snap decisions and adjustments to your settings or composition, so having an in-depth knowledge of the different settings you may need to adjust will be greatly beneficial when you’re out in the field.

Equipment matters (or does it?)
I’ve always been a big advocate that you don’t need expensive or professional equipment to take a good picture. Without having the eye for a good composition, no amount of investment in good equipment will improve your images. The lines do, however, become slightly blurred when it comes to wildlife photography. Whether you’re wanting to shoot more environmental, wide-angle shots of your subject or getting close isn’t an option and you need a telephoto, choosing the right equipment early on can help your development.

Don’t forget to enjoy the moment
Sometimes we can become so engrossed in taking images that we fail to enjoy the scene in front of us. Whilst it’s important to capture great images, don’t forget to enjoy the experience at the same time; it may not happen again.

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