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In my opinion, portraits can be the most powerful way for someone to connect with an animal. And possibly feel a real connection with it for the first time. So, mastering animal photography is possibly the most important aspect of wildlife photography to master.

In this episode we'll look at:

• What is a wildlife portrait?
• Capturing Emotion & Personality
• Field Techniques & Ethics
• Storytelling Through Portraits
• Common Challenges & How to Overcome Them
• Pro Tips & Creative Approaches

Next episode:

Having captured your subject, we’ll look at how you make those images come alive in post.

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Wildlife doesn’t always live in comfortable places. Sometimes, the most incredible images come from the toughest conditions: cold, blistering heat, or sudden storms. Today, we’ll uncover the secret of thriving in those environments.

These conditions test photographers both physically and mentally. But fewer people are willing to endure them, so you have a great opportunity to shoot unique images.

In this episode, we'll look at:

• Preparation
• Protecting Your Gear
• Shooting Techniques in Harsh Conditions
• Mindset: Embrace the Challenge.
• Safety First

Remember to check out my PDF "A Brief Guide to Wildlife Photography" for more tips and suggestions.

Next episode:

We'll look at how to capture the most intimate side of wildlife, portraits with true personality.

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In this episode, we'll take a look at the best ways to capture fast-moving action.

• The Challenge of Wildlife Action Shots
• Camera Settings for Freezing Motion
• Anticipating the Action
• Panning & Tracking
• Gear Considerations
• Creative Motion Choices

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Next time, we’ll talk about how to handle harsh environments.

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This episode is about using light. Using it well can make the difference between a magical shot and one that is flat and uninteresting. Here's what I'll cover in this episode:

• The Role of Light in Wildlife Photography
• Golden Hours & Blue Hours
• Midday Light Challenges
• Backlighting, Side Lighting & Front Lighting
• Weather & Light Conditions
• Camera Settings for Light

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Next time, we’ll talk about how to photograph subjects that are moving fast.

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Last time, we looked at preparation and the important things to consider before you go. In this episode, I share some of the ways that you can get ‘close’ to wildlife ethically.

Here's what I'll cover in this episode:

• Ethics
• Understand animal behaviour
• Stealth techniques
• Using Distance & Lenses
• Let wildlife come to you

Next episode:

Next time, we’ll look at how to use natural light effectively.

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This is episode one of eight, where we will take a deeper dive into how to take great wildlife photographs.

We’re going to start with preparation. Good preparation can make all the difference between a successful shoot and a complete disaster.

Here are the key things I'll cover in this episode:

• Research & Planning
• Gear & Equipment
• Health & Safety
• Mindset & Patience

Next episode:

Next time, we’ll dive into the secrets of getting close to wildlife without disturbing them. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it.

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Do you ever feel stuck, endlessly tweaking photos, searching for that 'perfect' look that seems just out of reach? You're not alone. We've all been conditioned to believe in a singular ideal of photographic perfection. But what if I told you that once you understand the truth about the 'perfect shot,' you'll not only take better photos but also find more joy in your photography? Let's discover why.

There are two photography quotes that I particularly like:

Ansel Adams: “There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept.”

David Alan Harvey: “Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like.”

In this podcast, I’ll talk through why I like these quotes and why being too focused on achieving the perfect shot can backfire and stop you from producing anything.

I’ll also talk you through a few exercises. The first is from my online course “Discovering DSLR and Mirrorless Photography”, where I ask you to look at an image that you regard as ‘perfect’ (or as near as, as makes no difference). And look at specific elements, such as lighting and composition. How has the photographer approached these elements, and what makes them work so well?

I also suggest that you take the ‘imperfection challenge’ (and let me know in the comments if you would like me to create a formal challenge for you):

1. Shoot out of focus
2. Breach the composition rules
3. Deliberately use the wrong camera settings (i.e. exposure, iso, etc.)
4. Only allow yourself one-take shots (so no ‘chimping’)
5. Use the worst angles you can find.

Ironically, you’re likely to open up a door into a whole new level of creativity… and how you define your perfect shot is likely to change, too.

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I used to use Circular Quay in Sydney quite regularly, but never noticed the little dolphins in the railing by the ferry terminal. The first part of photographing the “unseen” is to see it! And we covered that to some extent in the last podcast.

If you’ve tried the exercises from the previous podcast, you may well have found that there are a lot of details in your everyday environment that you’ve previously overlooked. And, no doubt, some of them have a beauty all of their own.

This podcast is about finding the beauty and the story in everyday scenes. Be it on your way to work or school, or anywhere else you might go regularly.

The first thing to do is to see your environment with beginner's eyes. For one thing, it’s a great way to get to know your local environment, and I suggest that you extend that knowledge by thinking about what a tourist to your area might photograph.

Imagine you have to create a tourist brochure of your area. Which 5 photographs would create a compelling story of your area?

Practice looking for the beauty in your area. Here are 5 suggestions, but I’m sure that you can find more:

• While on your morning routine
• Taking a walk around your block
• Visiting a grocery store
• Visiting a waiting room (while being respectful of people’s privacy, of course)
• Shooting your room from different angles (try 5)

One challenge is to find 3 great compositions in your most boring room!

Reflect on how this made you feel.

And you can share your photographs on my Facebook page: Graham Elliott Photography.

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