Intro to Wildlife Photography: Gear, Settings & Field Craft for Beginners

Intro to Wildlife Photography: Gear, Settings & Field Craft for Beginners Ready to step into the wild with your camera? In this beginner-friendly class, I walk you through everything you need to start capturing stunning wildlife images, whether you're shooting with a big telephoto lens or your cell phone. You'll learn the exact camera settings I use for most wildlife and for birds in flight. I'll explain why shutter speed is the king of wildlife photography, and share the field craft, composition and lighting tips that turn a snapshot into a story. In this video you'll learn: 📷 Must-have gear and lenses for wildlife (and how to protect them from rain, dust and sea spray) 📱 Cell phone tips for sharper, better wildlife photos ⚙️ The exposure triangle made simple ⚡ Why shutter speed matters most, and how fast you really need to go 🎯 Shutter Priority vs. Manual mode, plus burst mode and autofocus settings 🦅 My go-to settings for most wildlife AND birds in flight 🦌 How to understand your subject and respect their space 🖼️ Wildlife portraits vs. environmental images ✨ 12 composition tips to make your images stand out 🌅 Using golden hour, front light, rim light and silhouettes 🌿 Ethical wildlife photography: Leave No Trace Chapters 0:00 Welcome 1:15 Intro to Wildlife Photography 3:25 About Lisa Mize 5:05 Gear & Field Craft 7:55 Best Lenses & Must-Have Gear 15:20 Cell Phone Camera Tips 21:40 The Exposure Triangle 23:45 Shutter Speed: The King of Wildlife Photography 24:45 Camera Modes: Shutter Priority vs. Manual 25:55 Why Shutter Priority Is Great (+ Auto ISO) 27:30 Best Settings for Wildlife & Birds in Flight 34:00 Tripods, Sharpness & Your Histogram 40:45 Understanding Your Subject 43:00 Wildlife Portraits vs. Environmental Images 44:20 Composition Tips, Part 1 46:45 Composition Tips, Part 2 48:35 Composition Tips, Part 3 51:45 Lighting for Wildlife 53:45 Telling Stories with Your Images 56:25 Practice & Ethical Wildlife Photography Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, this class will help you shoot with more confidence and create the extraordinary through YOUR lens! Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it! 👍 If this helped, please like, subscribe, and tell me in the comments what wildlife you love to photograph! Connect with me: 🌐 Website: www.LisaMizePhotography.com 📝 Blog: https://www.lisamizephotography.com/blog 📸 Instagram (Landscape & Travel): @LisaMizeLandscapePhotography 📸 Instagram (Portraits): @LisaMizePhotography 👥 Facebook: Lisa Mize Photography 💼 LinkedIn: Lisa Mize 🛍️ Etsy: Lisa Mize Photography ✉️ LisaMizePhotography@gmail.com #WildlifePhotography #PhotographyTips #BirdPhotography #CameraSettings #BeginnerPhotography #PacificNorthwest #NaturePhotography