Wildlife Photography: How to Take Captivating Animal Portraits

Hi, I'm Reuben.

I'm a wildlife photographer from Surrey in the UK (just south of London) and I've been fortunate enough to be shortlisted in The British Photography Awards twice. I have been photographing animals since 2009.

I'm all about fostering a connection to the natural world through imagery, and encouraging people to get outside and savour nature. My photography revolves around capturing the essence of the animal and the moment I shared with them.

A wise man named Ren Gill once said that art is about creating 'empathy windows' and wildlife photography is no different. I would love to inspire as many people as possible to create these windows into nature, and in doing so, create a world that truly values our planet.

Now Live Wildlife Photography: How to Take Captivating Animal Portraits

Take the class here

By the end of this class, you will have your very own captivating wildlife portrait.

After over 11 years of experience and being shortlisted in The British Photography Awards, these are my top tips.

This class will teach you what the key elements of a wildlife portrait are and how to use them in your own work. For me, these are:

• knowledge of the animal
• creating a connection
• head angles
• the importance of the background in composition
• balance & flow
• light
• editing

This class is for anyone looking to improve their wildlife photography or even to take better photos of their pets. A working knowledge of how to use your camera would be beneficial.

You will need a camera (a phone will do for tame animals) and photo editing software to complete the class project.

I will be adding more courses related to photography in the future so please give me a follow if you enjoy this class to stay up to date. I'm also on Instagram if you'd like to connect there too.