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How can nature photography play a role in protecting the environment?

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Image source: Pexels.com Photography offers a perspective on the human experience. An essential part of the experience is nature. These days, nature photography is more than just taking photos of beautiful places and interesting species. It's about showing the inspiring and concerning events that happen in different places. Photography student Fred Brisker shares some ways the art form can encourage others to protect the environment. Capture the beauty Many turn to photography because they desire to capture the beauty around them. From unnoticed elements to familiar objects, the goal is to immortalize a moment to show others the intricate processes that are part of daily lives. While it seems that anyone can be good at nature photography, it is a process that requires discipline, thought, and respect for the environment. For someone trained in the art form such as Fred Brisker, showing the beauty of the environment can be a way to make others aware that they have a res...

Nature Photography 101: Harnessing natural light

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Fred Brisker is all about photography. It’s his life’s passion. Over the past months, he has kept himself busy by sharing what he knows to readers everywhere through a series of blogs on photography. He touches on a variety of topics that cater to shutterbugs of every skill level. For today, Fred Brisker discusses how photographers new to nature photography can use natural light during a nature shoot. The fact of the matter is a lot of photographers use artificial light to get their desired image. And while that is all well and good, photographers should also learn how to handle natural light, which gives off an entirely different quality of lighting for a shot. First off, Fred Brisker reminds photographers to plan their schedules very thoroughly. Natural light differs literally at almost every point of the day when the sun is out. When photographing a certain object using natural light, the composition of the shot will differ during sunrise, midday, and sunset. And it may...

Tips when photographing wildlife

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Image source: photoblog.com Photographing wildlife could get you accolades in the world of photography. However, it could also get you killed or seriously injured if you haphazardly photograph wildlife in their territory. Shooting a wild animal with a camera doesn’t stop them. This is why it is imperative that wildlife photographers master the disciplines when taking nature photography. Photographer Fred Brisker believes that there is a great deal of respect needed for one to become a good wildlife photographer. Keep in mind that a wildlife photographer is and will always be an ally of nature. Here are a couple of tips you need to follow to keep you safe when photographing wildlife. Learn as much as you can about your subject If you have a particular subject in mind like a water buffalo or a hippo, it is necessary to know as much as you can about them in terms of how they interact with their surroundings. Key questions to ask include “Are they aggressive,” “What is t...

How to use natural light in nature photography

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Image source: pinterest.com A lot of professional photographers use artificial light to achieve the shots they want. They often use LED lights and diffusers to get the kind of intensity they want and the angle of the light source just right. However, some photographers can use natural light splendidly. Photography student Fred Brisker explains that utilizing natural light is one of the skills every photographer should learn. Light helps define shapes, lines, textures, and highlight specific angles of the subject. The biggest challenge when it comes to natural lighting, especially in nature photography, is that light is often insufficient. And since the light source comes from the sun itself, the quality of light differs from the time one is taking a photo. Light has a different intensity in the morning, at noon, and near sunset. This is why it is important to plan when composing a shot. Image source: ourpastimes.com One thing to keep in mind, notes Fred Brisker, is...