3 BEGINNER TIPS on wildlife photography vlog 2024 - Tell a story

[@trondwestby]

Do you have a KZbin channel or thinking about making one. Let me know. If you have, you may leave your link in the comment section for others to discover :)

[@StianTorp]

I sure do😉 youtube.com/@StianTorp?si=6m2q78WP_NdnRnqG

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

Thank you, Trond.

[@gordonmiller4439]

We enjoyed this tips video very much. More tips from you will always be a photographer's treasure! All the very best!

[@WildlifeWithPete]

Thankyou for your video it was enjoyable to watch and listen to and the tips were all helpful. Keep making a difference 👏

[@StevePorter_au]

The tip about imagining you're talking to a friend is really good. I try to imagine my target audience is my wife, or a family member. It makes you far less nervous than if you imagine you're talking to a huge audience.

[@russrichards]

A wonderful view of what it is like behind the scenes, Trond. 👏👏👏

[@MonkiMagik]

Excellent Trond, I really enjoyed it. Some great advice on starting to Vlog,

[@VideoHunter84]

Hi Trond. You did an excellent job with this video. Only a few people know how to share that information from their experiences like you. You are great man...I like your channel, videos and photos very much. I have small wildlife channel, too. I cought many of nice wildife shots, but just with english subtitles. I schould to spend more time on english learning. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Best regards from Slovakia. Ondrej 👍👍😉

[@PetriKoivistoPhoto]

Thank you Trond for your thoughts. I've been doing similar work for a couple of years, but I also have to do the "real work". The hardest part is finding the time. Telling a story is indeed also difficult (besides speaking English). In the field, you have to constantly think about the climax of the story and how to keep the tension up. I've found that what I like most about videos like yours is the story and the atmosphere, not necessarily the species of bird you're shooting. The location can also be just as well in your own neighbourhood, because the story is the most important thing. This was a good video. Please do tell us more.

[@tkNAT]

Great video - Thanks for sharing your experiences with us ;)

[@CamillaI]

Thanks for the great tips . I particularly resonate with your first tip. Thomas Heaton said the other day in his video tips "you have to set out to make a video" and not concentrate on the subject as much . As I love to get the shot, this is so difficult for me. But your final tip of Storytelling is probably the most difficult to master. Still struggling on but persistence and perseverance like in wildlife photography does pay off ! Always keen to learn so keep them coming Trond 👍

[@trondwestby]

Its difficult for me too. Just keep on going and having fun. Thanks for your support as always!

[@johnwelchphotography]

I learned all these things the hard way and am still on the steep part of the learning curve so there were some great insights in this video. Thanks for making it and love your videos and work!

[@seandavis6458]

Thanks for sharing these tips and yes please add content like this again.

[@JohnFormstone]

Thanks for some great tips. I think the hardest part for me is talking to the camera, as you mentioned, it doesn't come naturally but does get a little easier with practice. Keep up the good work Trond. Regards John. 👍

[@heinihefti8969]

Hi Trond, your videos are so inspiring for everyone that is interested in wildlife. It's nice that you pass on your knowledge. Being yourself when filming is probably the most important insight and it's not easy to implement. Thank you for all your interesting videos! Hilsen fra Sveits - Heini

[@KevinNordstrom]

A lot of folks don't know the time and effort that goes into videos. Your audience sees 10 minutes on something that took you over 30 hours to create. Not knowing how well or how poor it will perform. However it's extremely rewarding to give back to people in some way and create your own community of like minded people from all over the world. All your points are 100%, Trond. I've also found that the photos we take in our own backyards are really important. It doesn't have to be the grand locations or epic wildlife What we think is boring is interesting to someone else. I shoot mainly eagles and waterfowl because it's my local wildlife. Something inside of us are easily self sabotaging when it comes to our own creativity our own local area and our joy in the field. What an awesome time it is though to be a wildlife photographer. Keep up the great work brother. 📸

[@trondwestby]

True! As long as it is fun to do I will keep doing it regarding the amount of work. It keeps my passion alive :) All the best for your channel Kevin!

[@RogerAVHansen]

Great channel 😊 Subscribed 😊

[@richardfink7666]

True words!

[@andreaskentis565]

Thank you for this video. I am struggling for months now to start a KZbin channel just like your style. Like being actually out and shooting. And am still struggling how to start. I have so many videos and am having so many difficulties to take the time to edit them right and all these stuff. But definitely what I like more is the adrenaline of the process of taking the pictures.

[@StianTorp]

Thanks buddy! The tips you are giving in this video is great👊 Being yourself is a thing that is really difficult, especially in the beginning, but it is so important. Im still struggling with that though. 😅 I liked this video very much!

[@alanmacleay6213]

Great tips. A lot of wildlife photography is about story telling and you've a great blend of lovely images and the story behind the image.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Alan!

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Trond, I found your channel around 2019. You inspired me to really put more effort into my channel. I have a full-time job and it's tough for me to make videos constantly. I did one video being in front of the camera and have plans for more. As you mentioned it's a bit uncomfortable. Lol Thank you for inspiring me! I always look forward to your videos! Greg

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot for your compliment Greg! Its not easy with full time job. Wish you all the luck with you channel. Keep crafting and having fun :)

[@michellestewart7494]

❤

[@Cubrunwildlife]

Thanks so much for sharing these tips!

[@RogerAVHansen]

I’ve had a KZbin channel for 5 years now, it’s a small channel still, but my tip is to stay consistent. I notice an increase in subscribers when I’m consistent, and vice versa 😊

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Hey Roger, I just subscribed, it looks like you have a great channel.... Greg

[@trondwestby]

Great tip! Hope you had a great time in Stavanger :)

[@RogerAVHansen]

@@trondwestby to bad you weren’t there, but I totally understand that you prioritized to go to Svalbard 😊 Maybe I’ll get to meet you next time 😊

[@RogerAVHansen]

@@gregwilsonnaturephotography thank you, really appreciate that ☺️

[@angelaknight903]

Thank-you Trond you certainly give me inspiration I enjoy your your you tube channel so much Thank-you so much for your efforts & well done helping people understand how wildlife is so important thanks again Ang 🎉🎉🎉

[@trondwestby]

Wow....thank you so much for your kind compliment and support. I am glad you find it inspirational.

[@richardfink7666]

For a one-man show you do an excellent job. One question: How about polar bears? It wouldn`t be cheap but very interesting.

[@phototheka]

Good, informative

[@trondwestby]

Thank you!

[@philipblairphotography9775]

I have done a few videos over the last year. It is hard to consistently find different and interesting things to film without doing the same as everyone else. And the time needed for editing can be a problem

[@trondwestby]

Just be yourself and stay true to your passion. No one can copy yourself :) As long as you find it fun, keep crafting.