This week, Jan Wegener joins me for a fieldcraft-heavy wildlife photography conversation.
We get into how pros think in the field, lenses for wildlife, sharpness, what lens we’d use if we could only pick one, why better photos aren’t always about better gear, when to stay with a subject, when to move on, whether species or situation matters more, camo, concealment, and how to be ready when the best moment only lasts a second or two.
TONS of practical advice in this one. It’s a must-see!
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Awesome interview with great shots to display. I really loved the turtle, the racoon and the cockatoos. About the always be ready to shoot: Can’t agree more. Back then I had always the wrong lens on my camera. Tele: oh great, I whish J had my macro on it. Macro adapted: oh damn look at the buzzard… Then. I sew my own camera belt out of seabelts, and added a second camera with macro to the lap belt of my backpack. I’m only a hobby photographer from Germany, and it may look rediculous/over the top. But I don’t care, because… Read more »