Bird Photography: Pocket Guide

Quickly learn the basics of the best exposure, composition, and other camera settings for capturing amazing photographs of birds in the wild!

Written by acclaimed bird photographer and author Marie Read, this handy Pocket Guide is designed for photographers looking to take better images of birds. This ultra-portable quick reference guide helps you get the shot when you’re out and about.

• Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist

• Learn how to be in the right place at the right time and anticipate interesting shots by understanding bird behavior patterns

• Understand best practices and techniques for capturing birds on the move

• Build on basic technical considerations such as lenses and focal length to effectively capture beautiful, sharp bird images

• Use the most effective composition tips for framing your photo

• Follow techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios

Table of Contents

• 01: Pre-Shoot Checklist
• 02: Introduction to Bird Photography
• 03: Finding and Approaching Birds
• 04: Setting up your Camera and Lenses
• 05: Focusing and Panning
• 06: Composition
• 07: Typical Shooting Scenarios