by mpachis | May 1, 2016 | Photo Tip
I receive many questions about taking and processing photos of animals. Today I’m announcing a YouTube channel to publish instructional videos about making high impact animal photos. The first video walks through the steps in Photoshop to darken the background...
by mpachis | Mar 30, 2013 | Photo Tip
Buying a Zoo membership may not sound like a photography tip but it really is for several reasons. To get good images you are going to have to go frequently to capture compelling animal behavior. The two images below are examples of catching interesting behavior. The...
by mpachis | Mar 19, 2013 | Photo Tip
Luckily modern Zoo exhibits have been designed as more natural and open spaces thereby eliminating cages. However you will still encounter bars, fences, netting or other obstacles at some exhibits. Don’t let those obstacles get in the way of  a good photo! Click...
by mpachis | Feb 25, 2013 | Photo Tip
Between longer posts I will pass on small tips to help with your photography. A Zoo has so many exotic animals you do not always know what animal you are photographing. I always have a small notebook and pen in my pocket in case I get interesting information from a...
by mpachis | Feb 20, 2013 | Photo Tip
To decide what the best camera and lens to carry for Zoo photography think about what makes the highest impact image in a Zoo setting. The answer is … get close! Â There are two main reasons this is the best strategy. Zooming in on your subject removes the...
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