Wildlife Photography for Beginners and Amateurs

Learn the secrets that will drastically improve your Nature & Wildlife Photography skills and make your images stand out

What you'll learn
Which cameras and lenses are best for wildlife photography and how to support them in the field.
How to take stunning wildlife portraits with blurred backgrounds.
How to freeze the action and keep focus when your subjects are moving
How to compose the perfect wildlife photograph.
How to take wildlife photographs that are more creative.
How natural and man-made light sources influence the look and feel of your photos.
How to anticipate animal behaviour and thus improve your chances of getting that money shot!
Requirements
You need a digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless) as well as a basic understanding of its settings (aperture, shutter speed and ISO).
Description
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One of six digital photography courses by Villiers Steyn >>
UPDATED in November 2021!
…and earning the status as the
BEST SELLER
in this category!
Do you want to take wildlife photographs like the pros? Master the most important technical and creative principles of wildlife photography and take wildlife photographs that are not only sharp, in focus and well-exposed, but also creative and beautifully composed.
Take your wildlife photography skills to the next level!
Learn what equipment is necessary and how to use it correctly;
Master all the most important camera settings;
Become aware of different light sources and how they influence the look of your wildlife photos;
Develop and eye for striking composition and learn to look at your animal subjects and their surroundings with more creative eyes; and
Increase your knowledge of animal behaviour, further improving your chances of getting that perfect shot.
Content and Overview
This course is divided into different sections, each consisting of a varying number of short and concise video lectures (typically between 4 and 8 minutes long) that cover specific aspects of wildlife photography. I use a carefully-chosen combination of clips, consisting of 1) me talking directly to you; 2) settings diagrams; 3) videos of wildlife; and 4) striking wildlife photographs. The lectures don't necessarily have to be watched in order. You can jump around and watch whatever catches your eye or specific lectures about topics that you know you are struggling with.
THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS COURSE:
What makes a good wildlife photograph!
Four things you HAVE to get right
plus my personal
TOP 5 Wildlife Photography Trips.
What Camera Equipment is best for Wildlife Photography:
Choosing
the right camera for the right situation
- crop-factor vs full frame | entry-level vs professional.
Which lenses to use
for which photos - so that you can best capture a specific subject or scene.
Why and when you should
support your camera
on tripods, monopods, bean bags and gimble heads.
What
extra gear
to buy - laptop, external hard drives and camera bag.
How and when to change Camera Settings:
Choosing between
Jpeg and RAW
files - why you should be photographing in RAW!
What
camera mode
is best for wildlife photography and what the difference is between them.
The best
go-to settings
for wildlife photography and what they look like at different times of the day.
How to take
perfect wildlife portraits
- thinking not only about your settings and subject, but also about the background.
The importance of
depth of field
and how to calculate it using a depth of field calculator.
How to
never lose focus
by choosing the right
Auto Focus Mode
and
number of focus points
.
How to
take photos in low light
that are sharp and not too grainy.
Why you should change
exposure compensation
instead of
metering mode
to get the perfect exposure.
The importance of
white balance
in wildlife photography and how it influences the temperature of your images.
How to
capture birds in flight
…finally!
Capture movement
in your photos, including those highly sought-after
panning
shots!
What settings to use when you
photograph animals at night.
How Light influences your photos:
How to take colourful, representative images in
front light
.
How to highlight detail and texture in
side light
.
How to capture dramatic
back light
images that contain silhouettes and golden rim light.
How to make the most of
harsh light
in the middle of the day.
How to take photos in
diffused light
on overcast days.
How to use
flash light and spot lights
effectively for animals.
What perfect Composition is:
How to zoom out and
capture animals in their environment.
When to zoom in and photograph animal body parts for striking
close-ups full of detail
.
Why it's so important to
leave enough space
around your subjects.
How and when to
change your angle
for the most striking results.
When to
turn your camera vertically
for optimal composition.

How to become a more Creative wildlife photographer:
How and when to take
black & white photos
.
What the difference is between
high key and low key
photos and why they are so impactful.
Why
blurring the foreground
is just as effective and important as blurring the background.
Look for
repetition, natural frames, scale and reflections
to make your photos more creative.
How to
tell a story
with your wildlife photographs.
The importance of understanding Animal Behaviour
Why you should always
do research about your destination
.
How
knowing your subject's habits
increase your chances of getting better photos.
Why it helps to
look for relaxed animals
.
Why your hit rate will increase dramatically if you
go with a guide
.
Please take a moment to view the course Promo Video, as well as those lectures that have been made available as free previews.
Keep in mind, if you're not happy with the material, there's a 30-day no-questions-asked full money back guarantee! So don't hesitate and enrol today, because my
personal guarantee
to you is that by the end of this course your wildlife photography WILL be on a whole new level…!
“Villiers's presentation skills are superb and better than anything else I've attended or enrolled in before. Not only is his technical knowledge of his subject outstanding, but he is also willing to share practical advice accumulated over years."
Helgard de Preez – South Africa
Who this course is for:
Beginner and amateur photographers who would like to improve the quality of their nature and wildlife photographs.
Anyone going on safari for the first time and who would like to capture great memories of their trip.
Instagrammers who would like their nature and wildlife photos to stand from the crowd.


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