10 Amazing Wildlife Photography Tips

[@backcountrygallery]

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[@usmanyousafofficial8772]

You are greatest I want working with you ☺️

[@xochiltrodriguez428]

Hi Steve, are you familiar with the GH5?

[@Sam-hf8nq]

Excellent tips and well presented. No B.S., no stupid attempts at humor, no dopey background music. Great job.

[@carltonpgleasonjr8414]

Hi Steve, I have watched more then my share of instructional photography videos over the years. You are without a doubt, one of the best communicators on the web at this time. Not only is the information you are conveying consistently accurate (which is rare), but you succeed in making these sometimes complex concepts easy to understand and apply. Fantastic job!

[@backcountrygallery]

+CARLTON P GLEASON JR Thanks :)

[@kimjohn9431]

Sir, I want to become assistant for you?

[@musselmanmedia5236]

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[@desertdronepilot]

Sweet! I came here To See How I Could Step Up My Drone Wildlife Photography. This Morning I Got Some Sweet Photos Of Some Havelinas In A Mud-Pit And I Came Here To See How I Could Make Them Look Even Better. Thank You!

[@thatguy1219-d3d]

As someone who has shot a lot of landscape but is only just getting into wildlife photography, I found all of these tips extremely helpful! Very excited to look through your other content. Thank you for putting out all this information!

[@backcountrygallery]

Hi Henrik Sorry, for some reason YT isn't letting me reply to your comment directly. The book goes over a lot of tips for working with wildlife, how to use parks to you advantage, how to position yourself for good shots etc. As for finding animals, it doesn't really go into too much - other than to say to look for where they are most common. The problem is every animal has a different habitat and there's no silver bullet for where to look / wait for them. Each species is different, and the approach I'd take for a coyote would be different than for a heron. So, I guess the answer to your question is yes & no :) It points you in the direction you need, but when it comes down to where to find specific wildlife, that's up to you. (although I do list a lot of my favorite places here in the states for shooting and what to expect). Thanks!

[@DedTru-l8g]

+Steve Perry Love your tips, I have finally purchased my first pro telephoto, 400mm f5.6 L :) www.flickr.com/photos/truskie/22383037164/in/dateposted-public/ First photo with it, then we got rained on pretty hard :P

[@saxon1177]

Nice video, Steve. I often photograph birds on the beach, and I have to do what you mentioned. I often walk fast or jog to get ahead of them because they often move away from you, as you said. The frontal shots do look better, imo.

[@misterr2359]

Your images are unbelievable.. simply the best!

[@BeaksnBeyond]

Thanks sir for sharing this video! 4 years and still being a very helpful tips!

[@SundayRacers]

One of the best "top XX" tips I've seen. Took me years to realise the background is as equally or more important than the foreground and getting to eye level is just as important. Great video Steve :)

[@jomir3291]

Thanks Steve - Great tips - they really helps with my trip to Africa. Watching the background truly did make an enormous difference. My images no longer look like snap shots

[@thomashecht71]

Hi Steve, thank so much for creating these videos, all them being easy to understand and being much relevant for beginners as well as seasoned amateurs. I ended up purchasing your book "Secrets to..." not only because (of course) to learn more from your experience, but also as a way to thank you for these videos. Please keep up the good work, you're an amazing teacher. Looking forward to your next video...

[@Warkillable]

Always dreamed of traveling around the world being a wild life photographer. But I spent my life with Graphic design, I.T. and now a truck driver. Still to this day I dream of doing the same thing, being a wild life photographer...

[@NPAthlete14]

Do it man

[@lescobrandon3047]

Every time I think I know it all or most... Steve Perrry adds more excellent information. I’m glad I subscribed.

[@wildcreatures468]

clear concise and accurate. i learned 2 new things! thanks for this...

[@lemonlagoon9197]

Lighting is EVERYTHING

[@ThomasWeiskirch]

Once more a very informative and high interesting video, Steve! Kind regards, Thomas

[@LesAventuresDeTigRRe]

"Now, it’s not that I’m antisocial (OK, I am), but here’s the thing - the more people swarming the park, the more likely they’re going to drive off whatever critter you’re attempting to photograph" Dude, that ebook is the best 12$ I ever spent. No-nonsense content with just enough humor to keep you entertained while learning.

[@backcountrygallery]

Thank you so much - really appreciate the kind words :)

These tricks are also useful when shooting pictures in zoos. Of course, you are closer to the animals in the zoo, but these tricks helped me get amazing pictures. My tips for new beginners: 1. Be patient. The animals don’t care about when you are shooting photos, so they won’t move the moment you want them to. 2. If you shoot pictures in the wild, be extremely careful not to scare them, and invest in a camera lens, that can zoom and still have amazing quality 3. As he mentioned as the more important rule, try to shoot pictures in lower light, sunset and sunrise, and if there is fog.

[@xochiltrodriguez428]

Wow, I learned a lot in a short amount of time. Thank you.

[@xfilesfreak]

Simple... Easy... A lot of information in only a few words....Thank you !

[@jeanachang]

Steve, thanks for such helpful tips! I have your e-book, and love it!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Excellent video with some very good advice. Great presentation too.

[@PhotographyAxis]

Master the lens and camera which one use. This is the best tip from my side to get a good photograph. Rather than keep on upgrading the camera gear is better to learn and understand the current camera gear properly.

[@jasminemorales6795]

These were awesome! Thank you so much for a tips.

[@SeanDIY]

Exciting sticks and twigs on the ground! Love it.

[@JMHSPhoto]

Always top notch stuff Steve, so glad your on the forum with us.. and all this content is just "Gold Jerry.... Gold!"

[@backcountrygallery]

+John Skinner Thanks John! Appreciate the kind words :)

[@twagn]

+John Skinner Buy his books and you might really go over the top! ...Steve I'll let you know where to send the check!

[@murlokatan]

I own the ebook and have to say the content is the gem. Thank you, Steve!

[@nitinb9202]

That's a lot more than 10, great tips. Thanks.

[@lescobrandon3047]

Excellent tips, Steve. A few of which I should have thought about throughout the years.

[@Sean_Coyne]

All good tips, as usual. :-) I'd add to the wind one by saying keeping downwind may let you get closer. Just don't become breakfast. Also bring a macro lens, and look down and under stuff when things are quiet. If the big animals or birds are elusive, there are always colourful bugs and creepy crawlies, or even interesting fungi or whatever. Also keep an eye out for snakes (have to add that, as I'm an Aussie).

[@AidenEvans-t8x]

I'm in love with this.

[@elamuruganmahadevan1112]

Excellent tips. very useful and professional. Thanks, sir.

[@kaanaksoy2599]

Dear Steve, Your tips are very good. Especially some of them are really vital for wildlife photography. Thanks a lot.

[@AndrewTGreen]

Steve. Thanks man. Grateful for your resources and teaching.

[@adammacsween3230]

Once again Steve great content. It is always great to reinforce the little things that make good solid improvements to creating images. Thanks again for great content.

[@emilemontiere6128]

Being selective about background in a wildlife shot really hit home. I never really considered it but now realise how important it is.

[@HammerofThor00]

Wow you take some amazing photos. Thanks for sharing tips. Ill consider your Ebook for sure!

[@307outdoors8]

These tips are 101 for hunting which is basically what you are doing. When it's so cold out you don't want to go, get out there. The animals are cold too and need to eat and be active to be warm. I turned photography into scouting trips for hunting and turns out it's fun on its own.

[@nigelmay6349]

Excellent advice! Loved the video!

[@Drumdanimal360]

Love your videos, quick, concise and useful, cheers

[@melbies]

Great tips! I've been watching a lot of photography tip videos recently as I'm planning a trip to Yellowstone this summer. I want to be prepared as possible and I feel your tips will help give me a great chance at getting some excellent shots. Thanks!

[@backcountrygallery]

Thanks - check out the website for a LOT more: backcountrygallery.com

[@lizardinarabia]

Very helpful tips, thank you!

[@Metal_Vistas]

Thanks for the useful tips. I knew many, but had not considered a couple of them before.

[@inkedcrows]

Once again, great informative video Steve. Thanks for taking time out to share your fabulous tips, they are always so helpful.

[@matthewbell1968]

Cheers Steve that's great info mate. Thanks from the UK!

[@ConnieCostelloHealth]

Hi Steve great tips! Great communicating them. I will use them for my safari trip to Africa next month.

[@RANGARAORANGARAJU3011]

NICE,, PRECISE, TO THE POINT AND VERY USEFUL TIPS !! Thanks a ton!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

I like Number 5 - I've actually used this myself. Another technique which some naturalists use is to look bored or even yawn! It's essentially making it look like you're not interested and therefore non-threatening.

[@chrismorgan2461]

Great tips! I mostly shoot portraits and landscapes so this gave me some great ideas!

[@AegenemmnoN]

Greta tips! Thank you for this!

[@sandesh263]

wow... thank u so much 4 this.... going on my 1st wildlife photography 2morow & i already feel good abt that.... hope i score sm good shots with ur tips.. :)

[@FayazAhmad-yl6spFZ]

Very informative video, thanks.

[@danielattias1525]

Hey Steve, i am a canon shooter but i love your tips you very good

[@Chimboica2011]

Great tips thank you so much Steve

[@missmartpants2269]

Great tips.

[@thomas_tam]

very useful tips for all time, thank you

[@krisbedgood6055]

Nice video. Outstanding photos. Shooting BIF with a single focus point is hardcore.

[@anthonyhedger4301]

Thanks Steve, some great tips buddy

[@imtiazahmadwildlifephotography]

Great tips! Thanks.Thanks for the useful tips.

[@therealyuweili]

Thank you Steve for your prompt response!

[@Rivergginsgundogs]

thanks i really enjoy your videos, useful and insightful whilst at the same time not talking rubbish

[@Mr.Enigmatik]

Awesome! Just starting to get into this and I'm not sure what its taken me so long. Probably not having the gear but now I'm starting to acquire the basics.

[@chrismithify]

Thanks Steve! i'm about to head out to Africa and needed some recap knowledge

[@joostremke]

Thank you so much it really helped

[@joostremke]

I am trying to start to do this and your tips and amazing so well explained

[@juliamitchell9592]

Hi Steve, Just wanted to thank you for your videos. I'm a beginner and just love your videos. Very helpful.

[@CharlieAnderson-c8c]

Outstanding!

[@santiagofrancol.7362]

You are the best steve

[@praveenkumar_na]

wow..its amazing..its very useful for the begineers

[@henriksusort6252]

Does your ebook teach how to find animals, where to wait for animals and how to hide from animals, etc?

[@сукаблять-д9ь]

Henrik Susort Hi Henrik Sorry, for some reason YT isn't letting me reply to your comment directly. The book goes over a lot of tips for working with wildlife, how to use parks to you advantage, how to position yourself for good shots etc. As for finding animals, it doesn't really go into too much - other than to say to look for where they are most common. The problem is every animal has a different habitat and there's no silver bullet for where to look / wait for them. Each species is different, and the approach I'd take for a coyote would be different than for a heron. So, I guess the answer to your question is yes & no :) It points you in the direction you need, but when it comes down to where to find specific wildlife, that's up to you. (although I do list a lot of my favorite places here in the states for shooting and what to expect). Thanks!

[@iowagirl72]

Henrik Susort if you have friends that go hunting, they can surely give you excellent tips on that. You are both shooting wildlife, your tool is just the camera. Early bird does get the worm...birds are very active in the morning. You will see deer come out to the fields really early, show up before light so you don't scare them off. Same with the evening. Know the direction of the wind so they don't catch your scent. Throughout the day you can catch them feeding in the woods or bedding down in tall grass. When you go to wooded parks, look up to find Eagles nests. They are quite large, the bigger, the older. Know the breeding time and hatching of eggs. Once you find an active nest, you can usually visit it for years. I have been going to the same nest for over 7 years.... Talk to duck hunters too! Know mating seasons. This way you can catch them in their fancy or more colorful plumage. Btw, find out what they prefer to feed on. You will have good luck going to the places where their food grows like birds and berry bushes and fruit trees, flowers that have gone to seed. Milk weed and sunflowers... Hope that helps you a bit.

[@sulie9152]

Hi Steve Millions of thanks for your great e-book! It enhanced my knowledge by far and I adored your great easy-going and witty style!! I can warmly recommend it to every wildilfe enthusiast. Greetings from Switzerland Matt Engelmann

[@Princeton_James]

Excellent video. I learned some things

[@IAmJustSaying6]

Nice instructive video. Wondering what telephoto lens you use.

[@samirpawar6354]

Thanks for photography tips

[@MrArunavadatta]

Very useful. Thanks

[@safeharbor7]

Thanks Steve, big help. Thumbs up...

[@javidtaghiyev4628]

Great video! Thanks for making it.

[@phooesnax]

Great stuff Steve! Thanks

[@nandi123]

Great tips and ebook. Thanks Steve.

[@backcountrygallery]

Thanks :) And thanks for the purchase :)

[@MrExel47]

Can´t wait to get out and take some shots, as soon as the weather clears up here in germany.

[@definitetigersafarirantham3161]

You must Visit Ranthambore National Park for greet wild life adventure and photography or bengal tiger safari

[@aniketshitole1617]

Hey!! Steve I love ur tips they would really be useful for me .Thanks for ur tips and lastly ur photos are epic really awesome. Good effort.

[@dalehilltopfarm]

Excellent!

[@photographerswithoutborder7302]

Very useful tips thanks alot to mr Steve

[@samsen3965]

Very useful tips, presented well, precise and right to the point. You have one more body on board. Thanks.

[@kamin_ee]

Very good video!

[@DennisTurbay]

Hi Steve, your videos are the best!

[@jackcurrie389]

Hi Steve, one question I have is when you said to drop to eye level, what if you are shooting birds and they are really high up?

[@wisperjet]

Good points Steve thanks so much.

[@christujohn9868]

Really great tips, Steve. Give more, Ha Ha!

[@naturfilms4213]

Make more of this videos pleas love them

[@aneeshcvster]

USEFUL FOR ME ..... THANKS ALOT

[@jamesseibert5084]

I love your KZbin videos. I am just starting out on wildlife and am using Sony a6000 with f4.0 18-105mm medium tele. I see what you use for holding you large telephoto. What is the brand? Do they make one for a small or medium tele like mine?

[@ginaheaton2203]

Great video!!

[@websachi]

I like your helpful tips and Photography video!. You really cover interesting topics. Thanks so MUCH Keep it UP :)

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

The best wildlife picture, Thank you for your sharing video. 👌👏Steve.

[@isbestlizard]

useful tips! and incredible photos :D

[@MrCharlesTuna]

Great tips! Thanks.

[@stargatefever]

my favorite tip is the one about to die contact with the subject I've done that so many times when just walking without a camera to try to get as close as possible to animals but I never thought of it when actually holding a camera

[@Jma82-photo-travel-drone]

Thank you so much for tips ,I just started my photography career and your video will help me improve my skills 🤜🤛👍

[@vladimirivanov6353]

Thanks!

[@reoflex]

Just found you Steve, your tips are outstanding. Just pre-ordered the new Nikon D500. I'm selling my 7D2 to get it. The 7d2 is hardly better than the 7D. Has lots of features but an old style sensor with poor dynamic range that just can't handle low light. I have to use my 5D3 to photograph my grandson's well lighted indoor basketball games! Regardless the settings. This is B.S. Now the 5D3 is barely better than the 5D2, and that's going as well. Just as soon as the "D820." Is available. I'm making the switch. Fed up with Canon pushing 2nd rate tech at me for a premium price while withholding features. Besides that, hi-res is here to stay and will only increase. Nikon just makes a better camera that gives you significantly better pictures. Canon had 5+ years to catch up with Nikon and chose not to. Lots of lenses and speedlights to go and I'll lose money, but it's worth it. So it's good bye Canon for me!

[@backcountrygallery]

+Rob O (REO3) Welcome to the dark side :)