Hummingbird Photography - Gear, Settings & Tips!

Hummingbird photography can be challenging! Tune in to this weeks video to learn about how to get started, or improve your hummingbird photography today!
Hummingbirds are some of nature's most captivating creatures, but capturing their beauty in a photograph can be a challenging yet immensely rewarding endeavor. In this video, we'll cover all the essential gear, camera settings, and expert tips and tricks to help you get started or enhance your hummingbird photography skills.
Whether you're a beginner looking to dive into the world of wildlife photography or a seasoned enthusiast seeking to improve your technique, this tutorial has something for everyone.
Here's what you can expect to learn:
🔹 Essential gear: From cameras and lenses to tripods and accessories, we'll discuss the must-have equipment for hummingbird photography.
🔹 Camera settings: Learn the optimal camera settings for capturing these fast-moving birds in stunning detail, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and more.
🔹 Location and setup: Discover the best locations and setups for attracting hummingbirds to your backyard or local area.
🔹 Composition and framing: Master the art of composing visually striking hummingbird images, including framing, angles, and perspective.
🔹 Patience and persistence: Understand the importance of patience and persistence in capturing the perfect hummingbird shot, along with strategies for maximizing your chances of success.
Whether you're aiming to freeze the motion of a hummingbird in mid-flight or capture the intricate details of its iridescent feathers, this tutorial will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to take your hummingbird photography to the next level.
So grab your camera, head outdoors, and let's embark on an unforgettable journey into the enchanting world of hummingbird photography!
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CONTENTS OF THE VIDEO:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Gear
4:19 Settings
10:50 Tips & Tricks!
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[@EELinneman]

Excellent recommendations. We have tons of hummingbirds here in Colorado and this is making me want to go get some pictures!

[@jackbaratta5722]

Great video! I’ve had some successes with photographing hummingbirds, but your step-by-step patient! Explanation Really filled in a few gaps for me. Thank you so much!

[@GK49245]

Excellent tutorial and hints. Thanks.

[@mallorydavisphotography]

Huge thanks for tuning in!!

[@jackbaratta5722]

Q: Should the switch on the one he said to auto focus or manual?

[@davidknutson8126]

Do you not boil the water prior to mixing in the sugar? It isn't obvious in the video on the posted directions but I find it speeds up the process and sterilizes the mixture.

[@mallorydavisphotography]

Great question! I’ve tried it both ways, and honestly I have found that just mixing it really well (without boiling) works extremely well! The less we have to heat up the house in the TX heat the better :D

[@huf67]

Don't let the hummingbirds fool you, she's spying on her neighbors, in New Mexico, with that lens 📸🤣