It’s no secret I love photographing animals. My Wordless Wednesday posts are testimonial to that!
So when I sat down to think of a post to write on the YesVideo blog, I couldn’t help but do one on photographing animals…
While photographing my children is high on my list of favorite photography subjects, animals are a close second. (This includes our feathered friends too.)
My husband groans each time I grab the camera for our umpteenth outing to our local zoo. He stresses that the animals remain the same and I’ve photographed them a zillion times. True but I honestly believe animals are like kids…they’re very unpredictable and when you least expect it, you will get that perfect postcard shot!
I don’t claim to be an expert animal photographer but I will admit I’m incredibly passionate about my wild subjects. So if you follow these 5 self-learned tips, you too can get some fantastic shots by the end of your next trip to the zoo/Natural Reserve.
1. Be patient.
Don’t expect an animal to strike up a pose the next time you walk past their enclosure. You may need to take 10-20 photographs before you get that perfect shot.
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Wow, those are great pictures! Is that a Komodo Dragon in the fourth one down? Love them! Your zoo pics are infinitely better than mine. It looks like you were really inside with them. Thank you for the tips!
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i love animals, but I always feel that I can google a better picture than anything I can take myself. Silly? Maybe
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Thanks so much fot the tips. I love watching animals and we do zoo trips all the time.
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My kids get annoyed when I wait for the animals to move, but you always get good shots that way. And just keep clicking!
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We just went to the zoo before Christmas, and I was a little frustrated with the shots I got. I am definitely using these tips next time!
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Your husband sounds like mine! And I love this line “they’re very unpredictable and when you least expect it.” That is so very true! And fun fact, when we were at the petting zoo in SA I went to take a picture of a monkey… stretched out my arms and he almost grabbed my phone. Lesson learned! Stay out of monkey’s arms length.
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These are great tips. There isn’t anything I like more than a funny, candid picture of an adorable animal.
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I can’t wait until spring to take my new DSLR to the zoo! Love these tips too. Thanks for sharing them. I’m new to a fancy camera
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Thanks! I have been thinking about taking more pictures of my animals and maybe some in the local park. I need to get a good camera though. I have no idea if the one I have has a zoom feature or not. Great tips!
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I have issues photographing my cats/. These tips are helpful, thanks!
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