Wildlife and Adventure Photography

Send us Fan Mail You've taken the photograph, but when you look at it afterwards, it isn't as sharp as you expected. Before you blame your camera or lens, there are seven common photography mistakes you should check first. In this episode, Graham Elliott explains why photographs can look soft, covering shutter speed, camera movement, subject movement, autofocus, depth of field, camera technique and post-processing. But sharpness isn't simply about focus. You'll also learn about the difference...

Send us Fan Mail The + and – Button on Your Camera Explained Ever taken a photograph that looks too dark or too bright, even though your camera seemed to get the exposure right? That's where exposure compensation comes in. In this episode, we take a simple, practical look at what exposure compensation is, why your camera sometimes gets exposure wrong, and when you should use the + and – controls on your camera. You'll learn: What exposure compensation actually doesWhat +1, –1 and ⅓-stop adjus...

Send us Fan Mail What Wildlife Taught Me About People Spending time photographing wildlife has taught me a lot about photography. But it has also taught me something I didn't expect: quite a lot about people. Wildlife doesn't follow a script. You can't tell an elephant where to stand, ask a lion to wait for better light, or persuade a bird to do something interesting just because you've got your camera ready. You have to watch. You have to wait. You have to notice the small changes in behavio...

Send us Fan Mail The Photography Advice I Wish I'd Ignored There’s a lot of photography advice out there — but does following all the rules actually make you a better photographer? In this episode, Graham Elliott looks at some of the photography advice he’s followed, questioned and ultimately learned to ignore during his years as a photographer, including wildlife photography and working in the field. We explore some familiar photography rules and assumptions: why buying better camera gear wo...

Send us Fan Mail It's Never Too Late to Start Photography — 7 Traps to AvoidHave you always wanted to take photography more seriously but wondered whether you've left it too late? Perhaps you've recently bought your first camera, returned to photography after many years away, or finally have the time to explore something you've always wanted to do. The good news is that you're never too old to start photography. But getting started can come with a few traps that make the learning process more...