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.
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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.
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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!
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