If you are planning to shoot more wildlife photography, or take that once in a lifetime wildlife safari trip, don’t forget these 9 essential pieces of wildlife photography gear.
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Bluetooth Camera Remote for Intimate Wildlife Photography
Remotely triggering your camera from a distance can allow you to capture a completely different perspective with your wildlife photography. In this tutorial I’ll talk about using a simple Bluetooth remote to get these shots.
The Michelle Valberg Interview – On Wildlife Photography
Next up in our ongoing series of interviews with leading photographers, Matt Jacques sat down to chat with Canadian wildlife photographer Michelle Valberg. Michelle is a Nikon Canada ambassador, a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Explorer’s Club, and was the first Canadian Geographic Explorer-In-Residence.
4 Times When Using a Monopod Is Perfect for Wildlife Photography
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3 Photographers Stuck on an African Safari Reserve During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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Guide: Tragopan Wildlife Photography Blinds
Tragopan are a company that makes a range of camouflage blinds, or photography hides to assist with wildlife photography. After deciding to buy one myself, I created this guide to explain their range and make some recommendations.
Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF Review
Matt reviews the Nikon’s compact super telephoto lens, the 500mm f/5.6 PF. A year after its launch it’s almost impossible to get hold of one in the stores, so does it live up to the hype?
The Neil Ever Osborne Interview
Matt’s next interview guest is Toronto-based conservation photographer Neil Ever Osborne. The two on an expedition into the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 2018, and after all the blisters and discussions they had over 13 days on the tundra, he knew that he’d make a fascinating guest for his interview series.
These Two Items Can Help You Get Wildlife Shots Like This
Wildlife photography is tough, but these two simple items can help improve your wildlife images and help to get you shots like this!
REVIEW: MagMod MagBeam Wildlife Kit
It's often beneficial to use a little fill flash in wildlife photography to brighten up the...
The Moose Peterson Interview
Matt Jacques sits down for a chat with renowned wildlife photographer and Nikon USA ambassador, Moose Peterson.
Rendezvous with the Ice Bear – Photographing Polar Bears in Churchill, Canada
Conservation photographer, Noel Guevara, shares the story of his recent journey to the Canadian Subacrtic to photograph Polar bears.
Why Extenders or Teleconverters Are Vital for My Wildlife Photography
If I’m headed out on a wildlife photography mission, I never leave without packing at least a couple of extenders, or teleconverters as they are sometimes known. Here’s why they are vital to me…
Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 – Nikon’s Ultimate Wildlife Combo?
How well does the Nikon D500 pair up with the AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR? Matt Jacques had an opportunity to test out this ultimate wildlife combination in his Yukon backyard, and on an expedition in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
10 Top Tips for Photographing Wildlife from a Boat
In this article we will take an in-depth look at wildlife photography from a boat. I cover everything from the best gear to use, how to stabilize your shots, the kind of boats you should use, and techniques to help you bring back a better, more rounded portfolio of images from a trip. If you’re planning a trip that involves any photography from a boat, you should definitely read this. Even if you’re not, perhaps the photos from the article might inspire you to!
Wildlife Photography Pro Tip: How to Select your Best Images
The importance of careful image selection is a greatly underestimated task in any situation where...
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