Why I Photograph Wildlife + My Best Photos Of 2022

What a wonderful portfolio Steve. Many thanks for showing such wonderful images When viewing these, I was aware (not for the first time!) that your creativity and courage with framing, lighting and compositional values, as well as superb technical control, is what makes your images stand out from the crowd. They are at the opposite end of the spectrum from the technically proficient ‘record shots’ that so many people produce. Truly inspirational.
Happy New Year!

Best wishes, David.

Steve, you are a great inspiration. Your work gives me that extra boost to go out & photograph & enjoy wildlife. Wish you a great year ahead.

Hi Steve,
Thanks for this great video featuring amazing photos 🙂 As a life-long animal lover, an amateur photographer since childhood, and a wildlife biologist who specializes in animal behavior, I completely agree with everything you said in this video! I became a biologist because I love animals, and I want to understand them and spend time with them; and photography provides a whole different level of engagement, happiness, understanding, and appreciation of nature & animals when I am out in the field.
Happy new year!
Ipek

That was spot on WONDERFUL Steve! My heart filled with joy when I recognized some of the characters you highlighted from Botswana. Thanks again for the most amazing time there. Sending wishes for a happy, healthy 2023 and BIG hugs to you and Rose. Sharon

Couldn’t have said it any better. Happy new year to you and yours!

I love your presentation style and your tips are priceless.

I’d never learn as much as you have forgotten any other way.

My photos and more importantly, my enjoyment of the entire process is 10x or more by your instructions.

Thanks

Thank you Steve, you made my life easy with your guides.
Wish a wonderful 2023, and more and more magics from you.
Ajayan

Yes, you expressed what I and many feel about wildlife photography. To be honest, I enjoy being out in the field nowadays more than around people. I also want to take this opportunity to thank you. Your e-books, technique and gear videos over the years have made me a better photographer. But your statement about hiking without a camera caught me a little off guard. I’m lucky to live in an area with an abundance of wildlife, especially birds, so I always have to take mine. I’m too afraid that the one time I didn’t I would miss that unique “juggling monkey… Read more »

Being ‘out there’ is just as important as getting shots for me. The fresh air, the exercise, the peace. Sure, I enjoy the challenge of getting a good shot and also enjoy the lottery aspect of taking shots, when the camera captures what the eye misses.
I’m after birds, typically in action, and like to say that bird shots are given, not taken, but you have to be ready for the gift.
Thanks for all your contrbutions to our learning Steve, and best wishes for 2023.

Steve, you described the essence perfectly- wishing you good light and inspiration in 2023!

Steve, thanks much for doing this. I am a Biologist so photographing wildlife is based on a love of animals. I cherish my photos as they are pictures of my natural world “family”. I also do it because its such a challenge, I swear wild life is the most difficult subject a photographer can pursue. Lastly, I hope sharing my photos increases the awareness of the wonders of nature in those who view them.

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Great inspiration!

Another fantastic video, your images are truly amazing. Your words of wisdom about the desire to improve can be applied to almost everything in life, it’s what keeps up going. All the best in 2023.

What a portfolio snapshot, Steve. Absolutely stunning mate. Seasons greeting to you and yours Steve.

I can’t even begin to tell what an impact you have had on my photography. It’s refreshing to experience a professional photographer who is not tied to a certain camera company and gives honest reviews. Your way of presenting valuable information is easy to follow and implement. With all the other photographers, and I’ve tried many, you are, in my opinion, the cream of the crop when it comes to wildlife photography. Thanks for all you do!
Wishing you and yours a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Great images as always Steve. Thanks for your efforts in 2022 and look forward to more in 2023.
Greetings from this side of the Pond (uk)

Very interesting, as usual! You give relevant answers to the “why do we spend so much time in the field”? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion, Yannick (France)

Thank you for this gift Steve! Your stunning photos and your testimonial are a true ode to nature, to its beauty and to its diversity, in addition to being a motivation for me in order to constantly improve myself in the practice of wildlife photography.