Wildlife Photography Essentials

Posted: October 03, 2023

I dare you to browse Instagram for twenty minutes without coming across content from a wildlife photographer. If your feed looks anything like mine, this would be an impossible task. Thousands of wildlife photographers are constantly uploading content onto a plethora of media outlets. Amongst all this noise, I found the work of POMA's own Matt Addington. Matt captures breathtaking imagery and video of wildlife in the western United States. Matt is no beginner, but seeing his work inspired me to do some research on what it takes to get started in the busy industry of wildlife photography. I found this article, by Will Nicholls, that details some things you oughta know before diving in.

How to get into wildlife photography

Getting into wildlife photography for beginners may seem like an unobtainable goal. To many, it is a dream that is often talked about but not pursued seriously. Knowing where to start can be one of the biggest obstacles for wildlife photography beginners, but there are opportunities everywhere. To get started, check out the rest of the article!