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"8 Tips for Better Wildlife Photography"
- Eye contact: eye contact is a crucial element b/c it establishes a connection to the subject and viewer;
- when the animal makes eye contact, it gives the photo intensity and interest
- Control Vibrations: lay arm across barrel of a long telephoto lens to dampen vibrations; prevent vibrations from hurting your image and will give you sharper photos
- Find animals by following the food; what they eat, where they hunt would be options of places to look; images of animals eating/hunting are exciting
- Incorporate the environment; combine the wildlife by showing the natural habitat; gives context to an image by telling a larger story
- Shoot Wide; try something new, substitute telephoto lens with a wider focal length; giving the photo a completely different feeling and atmosphere
- Shoot fast and often; scenes are always changing, you might only have a short opportunity
- Be Patient; unlike human models, animals aren't ready-to-go and posed; it may take hours, days, weeks to finally shoot the right moment
