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Photographing Wildlife

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Description Discover how to shoot wildlife photography with professional photographer Juan Pons as your guide. Get gear recommendations for traveling light in the field, plus tips for streamlining your shooting process. Learn how to reliably and repeatedly find wildlife as you develop an understanding of animal behavior, habitats and food sources. Then, explore tried-and-true techniques for approaching wildlife, along with valuable compositional tools that guarantee a high-quality shot in any situation. Take advantage of natural light to maximize your shooting opportunities, and find out how to use flash and exposure techniques to enhance your images. Finally, Juan shares simple landscaping ideas to attract smaller-scale animals in your own backyard, and reveals must-have post-processing techniques for impressive images.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Equipment, Ethics & Awareness
  • Studying & Locating Subjects
  • Approaching & Composing Subjects
  • Deciphering Light in Nature
  • Maximizing Your Gear
  • Wildlife in Your Backyard
  • Editing & Post-Processing

Taught by

Juan Pons

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