Animals add an undeniable charm to photographs, whether it’s a playful pup, a majestic horse, or a sleek cat. Their presence injects a sense of life and connection into an image. But working with animals on a photoshoot presents a unique set of challenges and considerations. Here’s a glimpse into
In the ongoing battle between preserving nature and maintaining zoos, conservationists and animal lovers often find themselves at a crossroads. The fundamental question persists: do zoos truly serve the cause of conservation? Or do they inadvertently detract from it by diverting resources from preserving natural habitats? This debate delves deep
One of the most common questions I get asked is about if whether I have frightening encounters with animals when I am photographing at night. The answer is yes. People always think that it’s things like dogs, coyotes and snakes. So far, no. Whoosh! The fuselage of the plane was
Zoos are a great place to practice photographing animals. The thing is, we all have great images of the lions, tigers, and bears (oh my). But what about finding the less popular or, even better, the less seen shots? Capturing details I had a couple of hours to wander the
Capturing the beauty of wildlife is anchored on the importance of practice, perseverance and patience. You also need to work on developing the qualities and skills needed for successful animal photography. Photographing animals is a thrilling and rewarding experience. But it can also be frustrating and challenging. Whether you are
Radiant Photo promises to process photos instantly … and do it well. How does it process photos of animals? What does Radiant Photo do? Radiant Photos states that it was created by photographers for photographers. It’s an easy-to-use editor that runs as standalone as well as a plugin. When you
I recently did a photoshoot with some reptiles and small critters. All were Australian animals, but I am pretty sure most reptiles are similar around the world. I have done this several times and it is always a lot of fun, as long as you don’t have a problem with
I recently spent yet another week or two in lockdown due to that which will not be named. I had seen a post by fellow author Joy Celine Asto about capturing fun action shots with your dog in the studio. I figured it was something fun to do for myself
Three main things I find that have helped me create stronger wildlife photography are patience, practice and anticipating behavior. You work on all three when you have animals in front of your camera. Get thee to a zoo Many times I don’t have the subjects which to study and photograph
Welcome to another episode of the Tamron Recipes podcast, brought to you by Tamron USA and SkipCohenUniversity.com. In the show, Skip Cohen and I are passionate about highlighting photographic artists as our creative chefs and discussing their favorite photographs. Just like your favorite cooking show, we talk about the recipes and ingredients
Living in Australia, we seemed to have hit the jackpot when it comes to weird, wacky and dangerous animals. It seems everything is out to kill you. Sharks, snakes, spiders, crocodiles … we have some of the deadliest critters in the world. Cute but dangerous But even our wacky ones
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Shutter, we highlight photographs from Australia’s wildfires and show you how to build a digital camera with a DIY image sensor. Then we showcase a photographer who photographs rarely viewed animals, and finally, we look back at notable photographers who lost their lives
