The PBS show Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark highlights the efforts of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore to document the world's endangered species with studio style portraits. It is a worthy project and watching the show provides you with insight into what professional photographers do to capture their images.
On the program's website, Joel provides a dozen tips for better photos. Among my favorites are #2 Good photographs have nice light, a clean background and an interesting subject.
#4 To get good nature photographs, you need to shoot before sunrise and after sunset. And #5 you need a tripod and a cable release to ensure a sharp photo under these conditions.
Check out the complete list at Joel's Photography Tips.
On the program's website, Joel provides a dozen tips for better photos. Among my favorites are #2 Good photographs have nice light, a clean background and an interesting subject.
#4 To get good nature photographs, you need to shoot before sunrise and after sunset. And #5 you need a tripod and a cable release to ensure a sharp photo under these conditions.
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| Sunrise, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Las Vegas, Nevada |
Check out the complete list at Joel's Photography Tips.