A wildlife photographer must be prepared to wait for hours for a photo to appear. And once that shot comes out, she may only have a second to capture the scene before it changes. Making things more complicated are the dozens of variables that can affect the quality of the footage, including the weather, the erratic behavior of animals, and even other photographers working with them. a place.
Photographer Yaron Schmid has been dealing with these challenges for many years. In this video presented by B&F Photohe shares the stories behind his favorite images as well as tips to help you better prepare as a wildlife photographer.
Yaron emphasizes the importance of setting goals and visualizing what you want to achieve when shooting. Know the rules you will have to follow when shooting on location. If it’s a public park, what are the guidelines regarding camping or setting up a tripod? Find out the habits of the animals you want to photograph. Consider the environment in which you will be shooting. Record the weather patterns there and the times of sunset and sunrise. Perhaps most importantly, Yaron recommends always having a Plan B when all the previous plans you’ve worked on have failed. Check out the video for additional tips.
