Instagram has become a vibrant online community for wildlife photographers to showcase their work, find inspiration, and connect with like-minded photo enthusiasts from around the world. With hundreds of millions of users sharing visual stories each day on the popular platform, it offers a large audience reach for naturalists looking to promote wildlife conservation and environmental issues. Beyond simply posting and sharing photographs, savvy wildlife photographers are leveraging Instagram’s engagement tools and growing their following …

One of the most important skills for any wildlife photographer to develop is how to observe and capture images of animals without causing unnecessary stress or altering their natural behavior. After all, we want our photography to have as little impact as possible on the subjects we admire. The animal’s relaxed and natural look also shows through in the final photograph. While it can be exciting to get close-up shots of elusive creatures, it’s critical …

Every new photographer starts their journey with a learning curve. With so many new things like camera gear, camera settings, lighting, composition, timing and more – there’s a lot to take in at first. Wildlife photography especially can be tough for newbies to navigate! It’s one genre where relying on the default camera settings and automatic modes can only get you so far. With so many unknowns at work, it’s easy to make mistakes that …