Wildlife Articles

Helpful Tips, Clever Tricks, and Creative Ideas for You

Here, I share insights into how I approach photography, what I embrace and what I avoid. My hope is to inspire others to connect with the beauty of nature, ideally through the lens of a camera. Whether you’re a seasoned nature photographer feeling a bit uninspired or someone who’s yet to take the first step and needs a spark of motivation, this space is for you. Along the journey, I will be sharing reflections and stories from my life as a wildlife photographer, hoping to ignite your passion for capturing the wonders of the natural world.

Use your senses

When exploring nature, spotting wildlife can often be a challenging task.. With heightened senses far superior to ours, animals tend …

Who are you – why are you there?

When I’m out photographing and leave my car in an unusual spot, I try to consider how it might appear …

Get low on the water

To capture stunning photographs of the birds on the lake, you have two options. You can lie low along the …

Photohide

Some rely on it constantly. Others ignore it completely. I occasionally find myself using it. The portable photo hide. My …

The Map Trick

An easy and effective way to document and organize your nature discoveries is by recording the time and location on …

Being in nature

To capture those extraordinary moments, photographing something truly beautiful or intriguing, you need to immerse yourself in nature. Photographing wild …

At night

Push your boundaries and embrace something new. Discover the fun of nighttime photography. Uncover the hidden world that comes alive …

The dark forest

The forest’s dim lighting can pose challenges for photography, but don’t let that hold you back! Seek out clearings or …