Introduction to Nature Photography

Artspan Nature Photography Nature photography is an umbrella term incorporating landscape, wildlife, and plant photography. Most nature photography is taken outdoors and can focus on macro views, such as in Ansel Adams' "The Grand Tetons" down to the most detailed micro views of textures and patterns hidden in the natural world.

The standard-bearers of this field value aesthetics over content more than in the documentary or photojournalistic arts. However, the definition of what constitutes "nature" can be strictly defined. According to the PSA Definition of Nature Photography from the Consolidate Exhibition Standards, "photographs of artificially produced hybrid plants or animals, mounted specimens, or obviously set arrangements, are ineligible, as is any form of manipulation that alters the truth of the of the photographic statement." With the advent of the digital camera, a good photographer no longer needs be a good technician in the dark room. However, advanced photographic equipment often set the professional nature photographer apart from the beginner. Wildlife photography is widely considered one of the most challenging forms of photography, as the photographer should have enough knowledge of the animal to be able to find the animal, predict its behavior, and hide adequately when necessary.

Nature photographers tend to be a wily bunch, traversing mountain tops and stalking dangerous animals to get that inimitable shot. Magazines like National Geographic have served to glamorize and energize the profession while reinforcing in the Public mind the wonders of the natural world. Nature photographs have been used in campaigns to save the environment and to conserve wildlife.
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Resources

Associationssee all

Wheat Ridge, CO
The first and only association in North America committed solely to serving...
Rhyl, UK
For full-time or enthusiast nature or wildlife photographers.
Berkey, OH
Americas first and only Center totally devoted to nature photography.
Anchorage, AK
Educational non-profit organization dedicated to promoting public education,...
Cleveland, Ohio
Connects people with nature through photography.
Williston, SC
Founded in 1992 as a non-profit organization with this mission to promote...
Oregon and Washington
Shares information about nature and wildlife photography to promote...
Singapore
A newly registered photographic society in Singapore with the aim of creating an...
Christchurch, New Zealand
A society of enthusiasts who explore and enjoy nature photography...
Woodbury, MN
Founded in 1956. Its purposes are: continuing education in the art, science and...

Bookssee all

Over 50,000 photographers cant be wrong! John and Barbara Gerlach finally write the book their...
An updated bestseller, this book of extraordinarily beautiful photographs of nature contains...
A one-stop resource to shooting and selling nature photography, this guide provides a...
A master photographer's guide to capturing the natural landscape. Written for hobbyists and pros.
Covers equipment, basic and advanced techniques, composition, wildflowers, birds, landscapes,...
In the new edition of this practical guide, master photographer Ellen Anon and digital-imaging...
In this gorgeous coffee-table book, an offshoot of the Discovery Channel/ BBC series of the same...
Step-by-step lessons cover every aspect of digital nature photography. Clear text and helpful...

Educationsee all

New York, NY
Certificate in Photojournalism
San Francisco, Ca
MFA in Fine Arts
305 Dodge Hall, Mail Code 1808
2960 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
(212) 854-2134...
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Students are able to have discussions with the Artist in residence...
Memphis, TN
MFA in Fiber/Surface Design

Education - Cont.see all

New York, NY
MFA in Photography
Brooklyn, NY
Since 1887, Pratt has been committed to educating creative professional...
San Francisco, CA
MFA in Photography
Savannah, GA
MFA in Photography
Syracuse, NY
BS in Photojournalism

Museumssee all

Raleigh, NC
Washington, D.C.
A virtual museum.
Rochester, NY
George Eastman House, an independent nonprofit museum, is an educational...
30 Pembroke Street Oxford 0X1 1BP + 44 (0)1865 722733 Modern Art Oxford is the largest...
As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites...
1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
(212) 857-0000
San Diego, CA
One of the few institutions in the country devoted to the photographic arts,...
945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
1 (800) WHITNEY
212)...

Publicationssee all

A hard magazine containing Columns and How-to Guides about photography in the US.
Offers comprehensive consumer guides, fact sheets, plus the how-to help.
Portfolios from the publication's great photographers.

Nature Photography Portal - Nature Photography Resources for Collectors and Photographers