5 Wildlife Photography Tips That Changed My Beginner Game

Want to become a better wildlife photographer? Whether you're just starting out as a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, these 5 essential tips will help elevate your wildlife photography game!

New to wildlife photography? These 5 beginner-friendly tips will help YOU take better photos of animals and nature—no expensive gear required!

I started my journey in wildlife photography in 2020, now with 5 years of experience and 100's of thousands of images later, this is what has helped me get the photos and improve them over the years.

In this video, we cover:

Go Local – Discover amazing wildlife close to home.
Get Up Early & Stay Out Late – Capture golden hour magic and elusive animals.
Don’t Overcrop – Keep image quality high and compositions strong.
Know Your Target Species – Research behavior for better timing and shots.
Shoot Down Low – Get eye-level for more engaging and intimate images.

From planning your shots to improving your fieldcraft, these wildlife photography tips are perfect for beginners and intermediate photographers alike.

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Book recommendations (Amazon Affiliate Links To Books Mentioned In Video)

Photographing wildlife in the UK by Andrew Marshall
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RSPB spotlight books
for example one on Owls - https://amzn.to/4eIoGrM

and the others - https://amzn.to/4lxZQh6

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Online resources;
https://ebird.org/home
https://www.birdguides.com

📸 - OM systems OM-1 mkII, 150-400 TCpro f4.5
📸 - DJI action 4 and Osmo pocket 3

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