How to Shoot Wildlife Photography

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take classes or go to college for photography;

   This is one section of photography where scrimping doesn't work.
   
   You will need to have a tripod, a pretty long lens, the right film (or memory cards). , If you are doing it as a career, there is a lot of 'waiting for the shot' time.
   
   As a non-professional, you need to have the same patience.
   
   Be willing to get dirty and have to wait on the shot. , Something that blends in with the environment you will be in. ,, While you are scoping out the photograph, the local predator is scoping you out. , You will want to be there fairly early. , Know all about your subjects.
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   Step 2: Be sure that you have good equipment.

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   Step 3: Really want to do it.

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   Step 4: Wear the right clothing.

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   Step 5: Don't cause stress to the animal(s) that you will be photographing.

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   Step 6: Always be aware of your surroundings.

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   Step 7: Be willing to get up before sunrise.

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   Step 8: Research what you will be shooting: trying to get a picture of that owl in action during the day just doesn't work.

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