photo tips

Red Fox - PhotoContest/Ian Murray

Capturing Emotion in a Photograph

National Wildlife magazine’s photo contest is now open and receiving hundreds of images from photographers across the globe. In honor of the contest, we are looking back at past winners. … Read more

Photographer on Lake Maurepas, Louisiana

Celebrate National Nature Photography Day on June 15th!

National Nature Photography Day is coming up on June 15th. This day, dedicated to celebrating nature photography and its role in aiding conservation efforts is near and dear to our … Read more

Pygmy nuthatches

Wildlife Through a Lens: Focus on Birds

Spring is a prime season for bird photography, and we want you to feel inspired to grab your camera and snap some photos! We asked Christine Haines, one of our … Read more

Broad-tailed hummingbird in Colorado

Six Tips For Photographing Hummingbirds

Some of the same qualities that make hummingbirds the unique, animated creatures that we love can also make them a challenge to photograph. Here’s some tips that may help you … Read more

Five Ways to Make the Most of Extra Daylight

With Daylight Saving Time  in full force, many of us are enjoying the extra hour of evening daylight. How do we make the most of this gift? Here are some … Read more

Conservation Photographer Offers 4 Photography Tips

Last week, I was able to chat with Gaston Lacombe, featured photographer at FotoweekDC, on his “Captive” series and conservation photography. Here, he offers 4 great tips for taking better … Read more