Photographing Majestic Wildlife – 11 Photography Tips

Photographying majestic wildlife requires more than taking an amazing shot; it requires being patient and observing animal behavior to respect their habitats and movements while producing stunning photographs that capture their natural beauty and behavior without disturbing the animals themselves.

Before venturing out into the wild as a photographer, it’s vitally important to become acquainted with the exposure triangle– aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings– and learn what settings work in various scenarios to capture sharp images with optimal exposures and image quality.

An appropriate background should not detract from your subject; that way, they become the focus of your image and help tell a story through imagery. A clean background also serves to highlight details like an animal’s feet or horns.

Photography tip number two is to utilize side lighting whenever possible. This technique creates a soft, warm glow which often appeals more than harsh direct rays; see this category-winning photo as an example of side lighting at work!

Finally, it’s essential to keep in mind that wild animals already have enough on their plates without photographers altering their behavior for our benefit. For instance, harassing prides of lions while they feed could have serious repercussions for their survival if done intruding too closely into feeding areas. For more tips on taking beautiful wildlife images and photographs in general check out this article: 11 Steps for Capturing Beautiful Wildlife Images.