Category Archives: Wildlife

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6 Wildlife Photography Mistakes EVERYONE Makes! (OK, almost everyone!)

Are you blowing it?

Over the years, I’ve witnessed (and committed) my fair share of wildlife photography mistakes and there are six of them that I see over and over. These wildlife photography mistakes often seem minor at the time, but they can have a devastating impact on the quality …

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Pro Secrets For AMAZING RESULTS with Nikon VR, Sony Steady Shot, and Canon IS!

Quick – do you know the answer to these questions?

Can you use VR / Stabilization with a tripod or monopod?

Can you use VR / Stabilization at every shutter speed?

Which VR modes should you use for static subjects? Panning? Action?

These are, by far, my top three VR …

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Shutter Speeds For TACK SHARP Bird-In Flight Photos!

Are you tired of blurry bird-in-flight photos?

Wanna know the #1 reason for them?

It’s picking the wrong shutter speed!

Over the years, I’ve troubleshot hundreds, maybe thousands, of other photographers’ images, and when it comes to bird-in-flight work, there’s no question about it: shutter speed is the biggest problem …

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3 Secrets To Creating Wildlife Photos With Depth And Dimension

Have you ever felt like your photos were a little, well, flat? Are you looking for ways to add depth and dimension and give them more of a 3D feel?

In this video, I’ll share the three primary methods I use to help create depth and dimension in my own …

Also posted in Techniques
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5 Amazing Tips For Better Face And Eye Detection!

While subject detection (or face/eye detection) in our modern mirrorless cameras is often jaw-droppingly good, learning a few techniques for getting the most from it can take it to the next level.

In this video, I’ll share five techniques you can use the next time you’re out that will instantly …

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Why I Photograph Wildlife + My Best Photos Of 2022

This video is a little different.

I thought I’d share my best images of 2022 in a year-end review video, but I wanted to take it a step further. So, I decided to answer a question I get from time to time: Why do you photograph wildlife?

In the video …

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The (Secret) ISO Technique Every Wildlife Shooter Should Know

At one time or another, every wildlife photographer will face a low-light scene with ISOs that are through the roof.

Wanna know how the pros handle it?

In this video, I’ll share some techniques I use in that situation to help get lower ISO shots of my targets. Check it …

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New Nikon 600mm TC – First Look Field Review!

Nikon just released their new 600mm F/4 TC VR S series lens, exclusively for the Nikon Z mount! I was fortunate enough to spend some time with the lens prior to today’s announcement and I can’t wait to share what I’ve discovered!

Nikon invited me to take one of their …

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Nail The Shot: Giraffe Silhouette

I’ve just added a new video to the Nail The Shot series! This time we’ll talk about a giraffe silhouette I captured at sunset and discuss the logistics and settings that went into creating it.

Also, this is in the new, single-image format we tried a few weeks ago. Thank …

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Nikon Z9: Features That Really Crank Up The Keeper Rate!

One question I’m constantly asked is, “How are you using your Z9 in the field for wildlife work?”

This video answers that question. 🙂

I was originally going to do “just another Z9 review,” but the truth is I think at this point a video that talks about how the …

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