My WILDLIFE Photography Approach - TIPS and Techniques

On the photography vlog today I share my wildlife photography tips and techniques. I talk about my overall approach to wildlife photography.
I love being a wildlife photographer. It's such an amazing form of the trade. And, I love that my job as a professional travel photographer allows me so many opportunities to do wildlife photography. But, that being said, it's not exactly my area of expertise. I focus more on travel specifically and landscapes as a subset. That said, I take every opportunity I have to take wildlife photos. I might not be the best wildlife photographer in the world - I'm not Paul Nicklen or Morten Hilmer - but I do think I do alright.
So, on today's photography vlog I thought I'd share my approach to taking pictures of wildlife. I wanted to talk you though some of my wildlife photography tips and techniques. I think I have a lot to offer when it comes to tips. I think some of the techniques I share are simple enough that anyone can apply them.
Thus, these are my tips for wildlife photography. And, sadly, one of the last of my Namibia videos.
#wildlifephotography

Пікірлер: 42

  • @BrendanvanSon
    @BrendanvanSon5 жыл бұрын

    Check out some of my wildlife photography from Namibia here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJyXybOinLXRfNI.html

  • @pradkphotography
    @pradkphotography5 жыл бұрын

    I love your thoughts as well as your images. They are so clear and so true. It just made me realise why I should blend landscape with wildlife. I, as a landscape photographer, was also having the feel of doing wildlife but could not find a reason. This video of yours has given me my reason behind it. Thank you.

  • @ChrisLonsberryMedia
    @ChrisLonsberryMedia5 жыл бұрын

    Hard to believe it's almost over and I've only been busy.. waiting for these videos. I must be having fun.

  • @kirstywestaway877
    @kirstywestaway8775 жыл бұрын

    Great video Brendan (as always) and some useful tips - thank you for sharing! 😊

  • @richardcoomber9909
    @richardcoomber99095 жыл бұрын

    That’s one of your best videos. Lots for us to think about

  • @acidsnow5915
    @acidsnow59155 жыл бұрын

    those are some great tips and tricks! thanks for sharing all this beautiful content with us! really enjoyed watching this

  • @debbieb9815
    @debbieb98155 жыл бұрын

    Great narrative and great video! I loved your photos and appreciate the explanation of your approach to wildlife photography. Thank you!

  • @TomMasonPhoto
    @TomMasonPhoto5 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Brendan! With wildlife photography its often all about planning, patience and persistence, however sometimes its all about working with the situation that appears in front of us. Understanding you're camera, knowing how to quickly change settings and work a composition are key to making the most of great encounters in order to get the shots. Great content as always, Cheers, Tom

  • @alasdairmackenzie905
    @alasdairmackenzie9055 жыл бұрын

    Brendan, the B-Roll from 1:12 to 2:50 has to be an award winning short film all on its own. Magnificent footage and editing coupled with a marvellous commentary. Wow !

  • @DEZADOG11
    @DEZADOG115 жыл бұрын

    Solid tips Brendan!

  • @MrPhotog4u
    @MrPhotog4u5 жыл бұрын

    I think you learned something new on your approach to this type of photography and it simply makes you a better photographer. Great talk and thanks for sharing.

  • @ChristopherCoombs
    @ChristopherCoombs5 жыл бұрын

    Mannn that b roll is sooo sharp!!! That 600mm ay! Also love the music over the b roll perfect safari tune 👌

  • @vickyp6812
    @vickyp68125 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Really useful tips (as always)

  • @JimBailey
    @JimBailey5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Brendan

  • @MoTime
    @MoTime5 жыл бұрын

    Nice Content Man!! keep hustling!!

  • @robertbain3093
    @robertbain30935 жыл бұрын

    Loving the concept of partial animals. Looks great

  • @dirtyteeth0
    @dirtyteeth05 жыл бұрын

    I love that zebra one, dude! Thanks for sharing

  • @theanimalenthusiast6825
    @theanimalenthusiast68255 жыл бұрын

    I have to admit, I was skeptic about this video knowing that wildlife photography is not your expertise area, but then the disclaimers made it interesting again and I ended up learning lots of great tips! Great video!

  • @schweglerd
    @schweglerd5 жыл бұрын

    This is really great! Thanks

  • @jeffslapp313
    @jeffslapp3135 жыл бұрын

    Great video series! I have wanted to know more about Namibia ever since I saw a photograph by Thomas Heaton (Tree in front of red dunes). Look forward to the rest of the videos. I did notice that starting with this series it doesn’t indicate (with red line) that the video was watched (on any of my devices). I usually watch a couple times anyways-but was just curious.

  • @rickpeterson7303
    @rickpeterson73035 жыл бұрын

    Excellent content!!!!! 👍👍

  • @jeshurunroshan
    @jeshurunroshan5 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Brendan, hope you organize workshops in Kenya!!

  • @phynx2006
    @phynx20065 жыл бұрын

    "Winging it" now that, I ca do ....... good talk Brendan, always interesting to hear a photographers thought process. When I first saw your image of the female lion where it was cropped half way through the body of the lion with all the dead space on the left side I was scratching my head, asking why would he do that ........ Advertising ...... now it all makes CENTS hahaha

  • @chriseastty2874
    @chriseastty28745 жыл бұрын

    Jodie “shit!!!! I got it in full Frame”😂😂😂

  • @SumeetMoghe
    @SumeetMoghe5 жыл бұрын

    Great tips man. Though you'll change your view about safari limitations when you visit Kenya. Enjoy!

  • @arghyadipsen2429
    @arghyadipsen24295 жыл бұрын

    If I'm not wrong or my memory is not choking, that World famous wildlife photographer is Morten Hilmer.

  • @gregsnell
    @gregsnell5 жыл бұрын

    Dude awesome! That Black Rhino thumbnail is 🔥

  • @BrendanvanSon

    @BrendanvanSon

    5 жыл бұрын

    3 points for first comment. 1239138 points for butt-kissing.

  • @gregsnell

    @gregsnell

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@BrendanvanSon Jaja!! So 1239141 points then. Math.

  • @stevesvids
    @stevesvids5 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh ... yeaghhh...but... bet you haven't got to shoot countless images of a Squirrel... or the neighbours cat.... Ahhh.. didn't think so. I'm so lucky.. 😂😂😀😊 Great vid Brendan... wish I could have been there. Great images... top job.

  • @allanthompson9695
    @allanthompson96955 жыл бұрын

    I see what you mean about the amount of Animal in the frame and the rest of the image. Not thought of that before. Cool.

  • @siddhartharoy2773
    @siddhartharoy27735 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @Adriana.Gabriela
    @Adriana.Gabriela5 жыл бұрын

    The photos are beautiful 😍 and love the explanation for not capturing the whole animal and cropping 😃

  • @Scott_Alexander
    @Scott_Alexander5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Brendan. Can you do a little informative vid about acquiring still photography permits in Namibia?

  • @richardcoomber9909
    @richardcoomber99095 жыл бұрын

    That rhino made a mess of your jeans 😊

  • @krishnachaitanya4289
    @krishnachaitanya42895 жыл бұрын

    Whick Cam are u using for vlogging

  • @thomassiegers3007
    @thomassiegers30073 жыл бұрын

    Whut lens did you use

  • @jurgencornelissen8565
    @jurgencornelissen85655 жыл бұрын

    I never understood the ripped jeans fashion.... Oh no, my jeans are ripped, better go buy a new pair.... Sir, you've GOT to buy this super new fashion statement...

  • @SukowatyPhotography
    @SukowatyPhotography5 жыл бұрын

    Ok dude, the whatever the hell that loud bug/bird or whatever.........calm down. #sheesh

  • @kelv52
    @kelv525 жыл бұрын

    second behind Greg ??? and sorry I dont kiss butt....not yours anyway...lol

  • @gregsnell

    @gregsnell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha. Blah. More interested in the Premiere function as my first one goes live in less than an hour, seems like it isn't registering the view correctly though...? Views to like ratio is way off right now.