Animal Photography
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World-renowned wildlife photographer Roie Galitz has been photographing and filming polar bears in Svalbard, Norway for more than a decade. Galitz tells his stories through visual expression, humanizing the bears, and using this powerful tool to make a difference.
0:00 - Introduction
2:45 - About Svalbard, Norway
11:34 - Finding Polar Bears, and their Behavior
16:50 - Have a Good Guide
19:40 - The Right Distance Between You and the Bear
27:02 - Returning After a Year
32:12 - Mating Behavior
40:35 - Svalbard in the Winter Video
43:57 -
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How central is your personal drive and unique creative vision to the pictures you make? If these characteristics strike a chord or are traits to which you aspire, then you won’t want to miss our inspiring chats with photographers Ashok Sinha and Anabel DFlux. We caught up with both of these accomplished creatives earlier this year at B&H’s 2023 Depth of Field Conference.
Above photograph © Ashok Sinha
We begin with architectural
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From whales in the Arctic to lions in Africa, Frans Lanting has photographed animals and nature all around the world. Watch this B&H Online video and learn about some of his wildlife photography techniques and secrets, such as the camera modes he uses, the best times to photograph wildlife, how to pay attention to backgrounds, and other useful tips.
What are your questions about taking pictures of wildlife? Post them in the Comments section, below.
0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Tip 1
1:06 - Tip 2
2:04 - Tip 3
2:38 - Tip 4
3:15 - Tip 5
3:54
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An expert on photographing dogs, Elias Weiss Friedman can hold the attention of multiple dogs in one image. In this video, he shares his dog-photography knowhow, including which lenses to use, the proper angle from which to photograph, ideas for posing, and other creative points.
0:00 - Introduction
0:14 - Tip 1
0:38 - Tip 2
1:27 - Tip 3
1:50 - Tip 4
2:30 - Tip 5
3:18 - Final Thoughts
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Adam Goldberg shares five tips for photographing pets in the studio, from camera settings to unique composition.
Do you like animals? Do you prefer them to humans? What are your own favorite tips for pet photo shoots? Let us know in the Comments section, below!
Whether you want to photograph your pets, pamper them, study them, or memorialize them for eternity, B&H has a wide array of gifts that will appeal to animal enthusiasts. Let’s have a look at a few possibilities.
Fisheye Lenses
Not for fish, but perfect for taking fun pictures of your dog, cat, or bunny rabbit. Extreme wide perspectives from a fisheye lens create pet portraits with exaggeratedly long noses and elongated whiskers. They are also great for capturing action shots, like a dog in mid-frisbee jump. Check out these screw-on
In his 1997 article “The Problem with Wildlife Photography,” author and environmental activist Bill McKibben wrote, “Without Kodak there’d be no Endangered Species Act.”
While viewed by some at the time as controversial, McKibben’s point has only gained traction in the intervening years. Recent news reports abound with stories of overenthusiastic shutterbugs who do harm to themselves—or worse yet, to their intended animal subjects—when attempting selfies in the wild or trying to capture a prize-winning close-up. Fueled by the power of
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Wildlife photographer Kristi Odom goes into the thought process behind crafting an image that tells a story. From research to camera settings, you will learn photography tips for capturing the emotion in a nature scene.
For more wildlife-related news and tips, be sure to check out the rest of Wildlife Week on B&H Explora!
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