Tips and Tutorials

A lot of people don't like snakes, but I do. Which isn't to say that they don't startle me when I stumble upon them. But when neither snake or I panic upon encountering each other, I take the opportunity to try and get a good picture.

Butterflies are obvious picture subjects. Even people who don't ordinarily like insects can't help spending a moment trying to capture the pretty colors and patterns of these distinct creatures. Here are some of the things I do in my attempts to get the perfect shot.

When I first got in to nature photography, I couldn't grasp the need for a flash. I wasn't taking pictures in the dark, so what good would a flash do?