I Spent 3 Months Photographing Wildlife in Yellowstone

I Spent 3 Months Photographing Wildlife in Yellowstone
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This video covers a summer spent doing wildlife photography in Yellowstone National Park. I lived in Yellowstone for 3 months as a seasonal employee, and I photographed Yellowstone wildlife the whole time. I was in Yellowstone during the historic flooding in June, and in this video I cover the floods and photograph bison, wolves, grizzly bears, elk, pronghorn, and more. I also photograph wildlife in Grand Teton National Park. This video showcases what it’s like to live in Yellowstone photographing wildlife.
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[@bearmauled]

Best 28 minutes of my week. Thank you for all your work putting this video together, and all your work filming and photographing and researching this special ecosystem.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

It makes me happy to know that you got so much out of this video Randy. Thank you for the constant support my friend. 🙏

[@VHangout]

This exactly!

[@gkassociates7112]

I've made several trips to Alaska just for the brown bear photography. It will become addicting as the bear are bigger and of course the country is definitely more isolated. It was rare that we ever encountered people, you'll love it I'm sure, assuming its your first trip.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Yes it will be my first trip! I’m definitely very excited, I’ve heard nothing but great things about the bear photography up there.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

This was National Geographic on a tiny budget. Keep at it man.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Man, thanks so much. These kinds of comments are my favorites :) I definitely will! 💪

[@uptown3636]

As an aspiring macro and nature photographer, I really appreciate your obvious love of your subjects. For many, it’s only about the final image, but the work often seems sterile without true devotion to the subject matter. Thank you for sharing these moments with us-it touched me deeply.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

I’m glad you got so much out of this video. Thank you for watching, and for your kind words and support.

[@jesss7930]

Jam looks so little when she’s up close! Thank you so much for these videos, I’m watching all of them to try and learn how to know where to find wildlife photo opportunities while being aware and respectful before making my first trip to Yellowstone in September.

[@runheli]

Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and have a great Wintertime 🙋‍♂

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you for watching! I will, and you as well 👍👍

[@cguerrieri4866]

Glad I spent my evening with you. Loved it

[@neverhomepnw]

Alaska is calling my name. Great work, subscribed.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you! Keep an eye out for the giveaway entry video when I get close to 10K! Maybe you’ll win :)

[@marcoyc2012]

I was in the park and leave right before the park shut down, luckiest week of the year and Yellowstone is a great national park and we should protect it and promote the importance of nature at all cost. Thank you so much for this great video.

[@martinjdesmond]

Great video. It is nice to see a video by someone who is working in Yellowstone National Park and understands the wildlife.

[@emilyeubank5404]

You have beautiful photos and videos. Thank you so much for your hard work.

[@thesaint1517]

I was there two weeks before the flood and I was lucky to capture quite a bit of wildlife in the park. Tried to the Tetons but was not so lucky. After visiting quite a few parks, Yellowstone is by far the most rich in wildlife and spectacular scenery. Really enjoyed your video!

[@dawnparker9884]

I love Raspberry! HopefullyE is will have a cub this spring 😊

[@-jjohansolo-]

Stroytelling is amazing! Glad I found this video

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Awesome! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@TheAdvantureHub]

love this video, has been a wonderful 30 minutes dreaming of photographing bears while i eat my lunch. Thank you for this!

[@johne.stinson9759]

Great work - thanks for taking us along...!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@FishVisions]

Great channel! I miss Yellowstone, earned my subscription

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you!

[@MohamedSaadat]

What started off as a random video to watch while having my breakfast, turned out to be the best 28 mins of the day, if not week! I was in YS last weekend and I should have watched this video before I went! Thanks for the quality content, man! I’m subscribing to your channel right away😁

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you man, I greatly appreciate that!!

[@ROHDEOOO]

Wonderful photos!

[@jaydenstone9860]

Great video. Yellowstone is my favorite place in the world.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you! That’s one thing we definitely have in common :) Yellowstone is unreal.

[@goofytuna6077]

Wow. I think I know what I want to do in life now. Wildlife photography.

[@1jackvalley580]

Really great Vlog, beautiful video such amazing photos of all the animals. You do such a fantastic job, Thanks for sharing all of this. Have fun, Stay safe🐻🐾❤🙏

[@rrwill88]

probably 1 of the best vids that popped up on my recommended

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks! I really appreciate that and am glad you enjoyed it :)

[@HusbandnWifeDuo]

Love from Ontario, Canada! This is the best channel we have found on wildlife of Yellowstone National Park or elsewhere. We have watched your few videos on our TV's youtube feature and on that screen, your work comes out loud and clear. My husband is a hiker and he captures wildlife and landscape shots, but your videos are on an entirely different level. YNP is on our bucket list, but logistics are difficult. Keep it up.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I greatly appreciate the kind words and am glad you all enjoy the content! Good luck making it out to Yellowstone one day, it is a truly special place, definitely worth the visit! :)

[@Maverick_Samrat]

There are many wildlife photographers, but few tell it the way you do. Love it.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I appreciate that so much. I’m glad you enjoy the videos :)

[@judybennett6444]

I just found your channel, and I'm happy I did! My husband and I love the Titons. We've not been able to make it back for several years due to our daughters health, but we're ready to go back. I'm an artist and have wonderful photos of fall wildlife from there, some of which I've painted. I really enjoyed this vid and your love of all things wildlife. How fortunate you are to be able to persue your passion. Love from Oregon!

[@o.d5337]

Beautiful video to the last second 👍👍👍

[@jpstanton3223]

Absolutely amazing footage and editing... just subscribed... cannot wait for more footage.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks man!!

[@thegarveys]

Awesome video Evan. Incredible footage. My wife and I worked in Yellowstone at the Old Faithful Inn back in 2013. We didn't have our own camera equipment yet, but we were able to rent a camera from our college for the summer. Unfortunately it was a big bulky broadcast camera, but a camera none the less. Thanks for sharing, looks like you really made the best of your time in the park.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you! It’s an awesome experience working in the park isn’t it? I bet that was the summer of a lifetime. I’m glad you enjoyed, thanks again for watching!

[@thegarveys]

@@wattswildlifephoto Yes it was definitely was an experience of a lifetime. Enjoy your time at MSU as well! I subbed, looking forward to future videos!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

@@thegarveys Thanks so much, I will!

[@dychui]

I feel like I’m there with you when I watch your videos. Keep up the amazing work.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

That is exactly the feeling I want viewers to have, so that’s great to hear! Thanks!

[@dychui]

@@wattswildlifephoto absolutely ! I’m a photographer in the Yosemite area, if you ever come out there let me know and we can hang out :) chuiphoto is my website

[@1wolfgirl300]

I lived and worked in the park the year Raspberry kicked out Snow. That year taught me so much about the park. I only wish I had been more skilled in my photography at the time. Excellent captures and clips, I hope you had an amazing season!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you!! That must’ve been an interesting year to be there! I’ve heard they hazed Snow a lot that year because she wouldn’t say off the roads…

[@KootenayAdventures]

Amazing place!!

[@dsutor]

Must have been a great time and one can see that over your wonderful video!

[@davidschultz628]

Well done Evan ! I enjoy how you document your time in YNP & share all your photos & videos with us. Keep it going 😎

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed! I definitely will! 🙌

[@SimplyMustGo]

Great video! Glad you stayed safe during the floods! Beautiful shots! Love the Milky way one!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you!!

[@XiongBearTravel]

Stunning footage and photos! Just subscribed!

[@cindyssss4099]

Just found your channel. You have amazing pictures. Just shared your channel with my 2 adult kids. Thank you so much!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks, I’m glad you like it!!

[@stephencooper5155]

That bear encounter is awesome. Almost every other clips is like 12 people stopped by the road with long lenses and it just makes the park look so touristy and full of NPCs. Your gut instinct and knowledge was rewarded with a genuine interraction.

[@BeefNEggs057]

What about people wanting to see things they’ve never seen makes them NPCs? I think it makes them human and curious. At least it isn’t a wreck they’re rubber necking at for once. Now that’s NPC behavior 100%. I’m sure the locals get hardened to the beauty of the wildlife but that is truly what an NPC is in my book. A person surrounded by beauty and so crusty they can’t even see it.

[@ploopy8780]

@@BeefNEggs057 No it's really fuckin annoying my man. People getting super close to animals they shouldn't and putting the animals in danger of being shot. We need a better system to deal with people going into national parks. I don't mind if someone gets gored by a bison, I care if the bison gets shot because of it.

[@BeefNEggs057]

@@ploopy8780 goes my dooky. Must be a nice person. Guessing a democrat.

[@stephfran9761]

Thank you for the wonderful video it was as if I had returned to Yellowstone. This year from late November into October I spent 10 days in Yellowstone. The last time I visited I was 9yo and it was as amazing as I had remembered. I managed to get some great footage and will never forget all my experiences while there.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I am glad you got that out of it and that you had such a great trip to the park!

[@mattroberts1267]

SUBSCRIBED. Love the little stories between the shots. your portfolio is incredible!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks man, appreciate that so much!

[@izzygauthier]

SUCH a great video, you have quite the eye for wildlife! I can't wait to go back someday!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!!

[@Magellan678]

So happy I stumbled across your channel! Love your work and photography

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

[@CodyCarr]

Beautiful video! You showed up in my recommended section and had to watch. I’m more of a videographer rather then photographer but I’m seeing your doing a lot of video out of that long lens. What lens are you using in this video? It’s massive! I would love to invest in one but I know they get pricey. Again, awesome video! Great story telling! I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure with you! I think it’s awesome you get to experience this place on a daily basis

[@SilatShooter]

Awesome Video and Narration! Thank you! Yellowstone is my favorite National Park, so this was very enjoyable to watch. Appreciate your effort to put this together and sharing!

[@jerryholt4006]

Nicely done!!

[@planeit743]

I'm just getting into wildlife photography and this is a dream to watch. Awesome job!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it so much! Welcome to the world of wildlife photography! :)

[@yendornilknarf149]

Well rounded documentation of the bears and summer in the park. It was a good season and well captured. Great job Evan, anxious to see the next segment on fall in the park. It was beautiful.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you Rod! Glad you enjoyed. I’ll get that fall stuff out as soon as I can! 👍

[@Arrange_]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you 🙏

[@joshadkins7445]

This is my dream job I would wake up every day excited about work

[@janinacooper4199]

Great content as always!

[@angelarowlands1084]

Excellent Video Thank You from Far North Queensland Australia.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks 🙏 I’m glad you enjoyed!!

[@Sriram-qx9zs]

Amazing photography, videography, and story telling!! This video is making me want to go to Yellowstone too

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks! Yellowstone is definitely worth the visit, it is a magnificent place.

[@HamiltonDilbeck]

Great content, glad youtube recommended you. Keep it up!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you!

[@YanningZhang]

Damn glad KZbin algorithm finally decided to push this to me

[@olivierpichard79]

thank you for this great video ! you have one more subscriber 😀

[@veronica0406]

Wildlife and Astro…nothing is better!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

I agree!!

[@EstherDixon-ou4cq]

Same

[@davidcommon6710]

Lovely. How much you enjoy nature and Yellowstone really shines through.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

I’m glad the passion shows through! 🙂

[@ryanbarretta3010]

Loved this video, brought tons of great memories as I also worked there at the lake area, I miss raspberry and jam, but most importantly, I miss the friendships made along the way and all the great memories made in that park this summer, I’ll forever have a deep appreciation for Yellowstone thank you for making this video.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks man! I’m glad it brought back the memories. I know exactly the feelings you’re talking about, there’s truly nothing quite like working in Yellowstone :) I’ve made some of my very best friends and very best memories these past 2 summers, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

[@looneyfarm1]

Beautiful images...wow

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks 🙏

[@TopwaterScott55]

Outstanding video and collection of photos. Yellowstone has captured part of my heart after visiting a couple years ago.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks 🙏 it’s a special place for sure.

[@keithmacdonald4805]

An excellent video and great representation of all the wildlife in Yellowstone. It only makes me want to go there even more. Thanks for sharing your experiences and I look forward to your next video.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed! Yellowstone is definitely worth the visit, especially if you’re a wildlife photographer. Thanks again for following along! 🙏

[@trafficjon400]

Great video as the Sow is looking into your lens.

[@sarahtucker2874]

Excellent video! Your photos are beautiful! I'm a photographer/videographer myself and have recently gotten into landscape/wildlife photos at national parks. It's neat to see another fellow lover of wildlife! Great job.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed! The national parks are incredible for getting wildlife and landscape photos :)

[@ScreenFiends]

Great video, well shot / edited great story telling. You're doing exceptional work.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I’m glad you are enjoying the content!!

[@JohnC88lvb]

Absolutely beautiful! Some of the very best KZbin has to offer. Thank you for your effort in sharing it with us.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@nickmillerss]

I visited the Yellowstone 2 years ago and was totally blown away by its beauty. I remember waking up before dawn every day and driving along the roads of the park. I had random encounters with bisons, elks and even bears. Thank you for this video which brought me back there at least spiritually.

[@nickmillerss]

Btw what lens are you recording those footage with ? Those images are incredible

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I’m glad this video was able to bring you back. It’s an amazing place. I use a Canon EF 500 f/4 lens!

[@andycoleman2708]

Amazing journey and fantastic footage! Your perseverance is paying off.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

I appreciate it man, good to hear you liked it! 👊

[@GaryEllington-p7b]

Awesome 👍 photoshoot 😊

[@oneshotisallineed]

I would love to win that trip with you to Alaska! Great Video as well!

[@HuntourageTV]

Man, less than 10k subs? I'm stoked to be here early. You are destined for millions!

[@HuntourageTV]

I'm subscribed and can't wait to watch more my dude! Keep it up!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks man, I really appreciate the support!!

[@MK-hz2bn]

What a beautiful place! Your photos are stunning! Thank you for sharing. You narrate really good!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed. I agree, Yellowstone is such a beautiful place! Have a great day 👍

[@Skateboarding79]

Truly one of the best Yellowstone, and a few other places, video and photography I have seen. You did a very nice job putting this together and the music was perfect. ❤

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you!

[@GeorgeTheDinoGuy]

A wonderful insight into the beautiful wildlife of Yellowstone, thank you for sharing and I hope to someday visit myself. I’d be lucky to capture half as beautiful footage as you!

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

Very well done.

[@annemarieleone6394]

Stumbled upon your channel. Loved the video. Lots of work you put in for the video. Love wildlife and Astro photography.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!

[@HappyComfort]

Very nice 👍 Thank you so much! 🌷

[@EdgardoRosa]

Amazing! Love it

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you! I appreciate it 🙏

[@nikitamila]

That Alaska trip sounds like a dream. I have always wanted to go there more than anywhere else on earth. I'm a fairly novice photographer, but photographing national parks has been my favorite.

[@MillerSean]

Moved from Gardiner in May, and still miss it. Thanks for the video!

[@aleeagay5603]

Amazing video! I hope to visit Yellowstone some day!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks! Hopefully you will someday, maybe you’ll even work there at some point!

[@joshuak1500]

Thanks!

[@angelobucciarelli8020]

Great video Evan! My first time on your channel and was quick to subscribe a few minutes in. Your narrative really adds to the videos. Certainly makes everyone want to visit Yellowstone and the Tetons. Thank you for sharing your excellent work.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! The GYE is definitely an amazing place that everyone should try to come visit someday :)

[@aaronsuys4367]

This is exactly what youtube is supposed to be about. 28 minutes VERY well spent

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you! I’m glad you felt that way! 👊

[@davidzimmer2694]

Nice work Sir. Be safe out there.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you! Will do 👍

[@RogerZoul]

great job on the astro shot, especially given that you used that slow ef-s lens on your r5. I love when people use the non-recommended upscale gear and still get great results. well done!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you!

[@Blgs1961]

Your videos make me so homesick for Montana!!! They ae wonderful and educational!

[@Gworks13]

Amazing video and photos!!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks!!

[@HarryCollinsPhotography]

Nice video!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks Harry, I appreciate it!

[@ondrejbebjak728]

I love the story telling keep it up! 💪🏻😍

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks!

[@WyomingTraveler]

Well done, Yellowstone is my favorite place and I enjoyed your taking me back again.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@mirellanoeli973]

I love this so so much!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you!

[@NoProJoe]

I spent two weeks in Yellowstone in June of 2020. It was an amazing 2 weeks. We walked away with some fantastic wildlife photos. Great pictures! 3 months in Yellowstone is pretty awesome!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks! That’s awesome man, I bet that trip was incredible.

[@NoProJoe]

@@wattswildlifephoto It was amazing. We had a blast. The park was only at ¼ capacity so wide open. Here's a short video if you want to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHPYdXxup5Wal7s

[@mumme4444]

Awesome bear photo! I admire your tenacity! You have some serious photography skills! Keep it up!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks!! I will!

[@rindyobrien2540]

Loved the film/video, very beautiful. Inspiring. Love your relaxed approach. Love your respect for animals and our National Parks. Thank you.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks 🙏 I’m glad you enjoyed.

[@jad19851]

Beautiful video. Subscribed. Thanks for sharing

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks, I appreciate the support so much!

[@thisisme1999]

Some wonderful images and video, I am glad I came back to check on you.

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@xiaofengliu5724]

Nice work!

[@edwardmiller6353]

Great video! Thanks!

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Thank you! 🙏

[@gretchenjaeger1551]

Love this guy