How to become a Wild Life Photographers

Wildlife Photographer is a one who focuses on taking photographs of wildlife and non-domesticated animals. The shoot of photographs of wild animals by Wildlife photographers are done in their natural surroundings. Career as Wildlife Photography generally requires extensive travel to take photographs. Wildlife photographers shoot for various publications with images of animals, plants and environments across the world. For wildlife photographer it is necessary to understand photographic techniques and methods.

Behind every beauty of flora and fauna there is a wildlife photographer. The different types of photography are, Free Lancing, Fashion Photography, Wildlife Photography, Press/ Photo Journalism, Portrait and Wedding Photography, Scientific Photography, Forensic Photography. The salary of wildlife photographer for entry level is mediocre, but established wildlife photographer earns good remuneration.

The roles and responsibilities includes :

• To capture professional-quality images of animal subjects
• To plan the composition of photographs
• To use professional photography lighting,equipment and techniques
• To enhance images with photo-editing software
• To manage and archive a database of images
• To maintain a professional portfolio to advertise and showcase work to potential clients

To become a Wild Life Photographer, the aspirants must need to develop certain skills like patience to wait for the picture-perfect moment, strong interpersonal communicating skills, technical skills, good field craft skills, stalking skills, sharp eyesight, true-color vision, stamina, coordination, efficiency, willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, immense passion for wildlife, nature, and conservation, in-depth knowledge of the subjects, must have a grasp on cultural context, geography, history, and customs.

The average entry level salary of wild life photographer is 5000 - 10,000 a month. Established wildlife photographers gets an average salary of around Rs.30,000 to Rs.1 lakh a month.

To enroll in bachelor’s program, there is no such entrance exam for Wild life Photography course. Some Institute may conduct entrance exam or interview for admission.

• Media and Entertainment Industry
• Freelancing
• Wildlife Park
• Media Company