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Tips on photographing fast-moving wildlife

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Image source: dailywildlifephoto.nathab.com Photographing wild animals is hard enough. A photographer must take into consideration the animal’s boundaries, the surroundings, the weather, and their personal safety. But when another element is added, such as speed, it becomes a different ballgame. It’s quite difficult to photograph fast-moving wildlife like birds, deer, monkeys, and other mobile animals. Here are some tips that can make wildlife photography a lot easier. Tatiana Kukanova . First and foremost, a photographer has to know the settings for capturing moving objects. This is, of course, the shutter speed. Utilizing a fast shutter speed setting can freeze the subject’s movement in the shot, creating a stunning in-motion effect. Similarly, a photographer can also combine panning techniques to show the motion in the frame. One may also want to use a continuous focusing mode when shooting wildlife. Tatiana Kukanova . Having the right equipment also helps immensel...
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Tatiana Kukanova’s Tips on How to Get the Most When Photographing Africa

If you are like me, Tatiana Kukanova, a nature and wildlife photographer, then you probably also love travelling to all of the seven continents of our beautiful world. Right now, I am in Africa, enjoying all the majestic spectacle I am honored to personally encounter. Although visiting Africa and going on a safari tour will only last for a few days or weeks, the pictures you take during your tours will stay with you forever. This is why I, Tatiana Kukanova, have decided to list down some tips for you to make sure that you get the most out of photographing Africa during your tours. Lighting is key I, Tatiana Kukanova, believe that light is probably one of the most important things you need when shooting in Africa. The light in Africa is very bright and harsh, so instead of trying to get your special shot all day long, pick your outings according to the light. I suggest that you take photographs during dusk and dawn since these are when there are no extremes of either shadow ligh...
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Tours for Wildlife Photographers

Many events in Africa await wildlife photographers. Tours usually combine learning about Africa’s history, observing a variety of cultures, experiencing nature and wildlife, and delighting in the view of different landscapes. Wildlife and nature photographer Tatiana Kukanova encourages photographers to travel and experience different environments. She believes that photography is more about learning about the subject of the photograph than just randomly taking photographs. The photographer’s insight always affects the value of the picture. Here is a list of upcoming group tours in 2020. 1.        Wildlife photography tours in Ethiopia Photographers can expect spectacular landscapes and wildlife in Ethiopia. The Bale and Simien Mountains are known to be home to the Ethiopian Wolves, Walia Ibex, and the Gelada Baboon. If you’re lucky, you’ll also get to take pictures of spotted hyenas, the Ethiopian klipspringer, Menelik’s bushbucks, mountain ny...
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Top 3 Destinations in Africa for Wildlife Photography

If you’re thinking about what your next project should be, consider traveling to Africa. This is probably the best place to be if you want to learn more about rare species, observe wildlife, and participate in conservation efforts. Photographers who love nature and wildlife will surely gain a lot of insight and experience from traveling around the continent. Each country has something unique to offer. Today, professional wildlife photographer Tatiana Kukanova will suggest three of the best destinations around Africa for a project on wildlife photography. 1.        Botswana’s Kalahari Desert The Central Kalahari Game Reserves is home to many wildlife species, including critically endangered ones. Giraffes, white rhinos, elephants, buffalos, honey badgers, yellow mongooses, meerkats, and hyenas are some of the many animals that inhabit this desert. You’ll also see dwarf trees, scrub bushes, and golden grasses in the area. These plants surely...
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Tatiana Kukanova’s Beginner’s Guide on Common Camera Settings

Just as I’ve said in my previous post, it is important for photographers like me, Tatiana Kukanova, to learn about the different settings of our cameras. Many photographers who are just getting started with photography often ask me what camera settings they should know and use to get the best photograph with their current camera equipment . To have the best possible products , there are some camera settings which I personally use and initially set on my cameras, no matter where I’m shooting. Here is Tatiana Kukanova’s Guide on Common Camera Settings: First, here’s a list of some important camera settings, which are more likely to be universal among camera brands: ·          File Format: RAW ·          RAW Compression: Lossless Compressed ·          White Balance: Auto ·          Color Space: sRGB ·  ...
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Tatiana Kukanova – A Quick Refresher about ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture

For people who are just getting started with photography, it could be quite difficult to take  pictures of good-quality without understanding what ISO, shutter speed, and aperture are. This is why I, Tatiana Kukanova, advise beginners to start learning about the “Exposure Triangle”. Although most cameras nowadays have Auto modes, it is still better to understand how ISO, shutter speed, and aperture work together to fully take charge of the process of capturing of your photos. This helps you have the best results from your camera. In this post, I will give you a quick guide about the Exposure Triangle. Here’s Tatiana Kukanova’s Beginner’s Guide on ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture: Shutter Speed The shutter speed refers to the length of time the shutter is open to allow light into the camera sensor. Slow shutter speeds let more light to pass into the camera sensor and are usually used when the photographer is shooting in low-light and at night. On the other hand, fast...
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Tatiana Kukanova’s Photography Tips on Camera Equipment

Nowadays, professional photographers like me, Tatiana Kukanova, always share photographs online. But sadly, because of this, many people who are beginners in photography have the impression that the more equipment photographers have, and the more expensive they are, the better your pictures will be. Of course, some pieces of camera gear are necessary, but it does not necessarily mean that you should hoard equipment to be able to produce good photographs. Here, I will quickly discuss the most necessary camera equipment you will need. This is: Tatiana Kukanova’s Camera Equipment Tips: Camera Needless to say, every photographer needs cameras.   For beginners, I suggest that you start with an entry-level DSLR or mirrorless camera.   These are good cameras for beginners and advanced photographers alike, yet they are easy to use. Lens Along with your camera, the most vital equipment in photography is the lens. If you are a beginner, I advise you to get the ...
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