why YOU need to take up WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY in 2025. A skill that will change your life.

In this video I'm discussing some of the many reasons why YOU should take up wildlife photography! Looking at the benefits of getting behind the camera and out in nature, and why right now in 2025 is possible the best time ever to get started!

I'm really passionate about seeing more people get into wildlife photography and that why I fully encourage EVERYONE to give it a go. I'm sure you'll find it a challenge and a great learning opportunity, a chance to be out in nature and create some great memories and with time, incredible images too! In the modern world we all need a way to detach from the digital onslaught and wildlife photography is a perfect way to do just that, so what are you waiting for?

As mentioned in the video this weekend sees the return of the Photography Show in the UK - This year its being held in London (8th-11th March) at the Excel centre. It's a fantastic opportunity to get hands on with the latest kit, get to grips with some new skills in seminars and watch some of your favourite photographers talking about their images...and of course snag a bargain! I'm going to be back for my 10th year lecturing, and will be giving a talk on Tuesday afternoon on the Behind the Image stage and I'd love to see you there! The Photography Show is always one of my highlights of the year and I cant wait for another year, so if you see me walking about, be sure to say hi, It's also a perfect place to learn some of the skills to get up to speed with the camera for your own wildlife photography! You can grab tickets over on the https://www.photographyshow.com/ website or buy them on the door!

As discussed there really has never been a better time to get started in wildlife photography, especially when it comes to kit, the bargains avalible on the used market mean more than ever enthusiast have access to pro spec cameras at bargain prices, so there really is not excuse not get get out there and making images!
I personally always grab my used kit form @WexPhotoVideo in the UK, the 1 Year Guarantee provides great peace of mind and they always have some bargains in stock - check out the used page here! https://tidd.ly/3FiYrud
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Also I still have a few places left on my Havergate Hare tours for this March in Suffolk - If you are interested in joining me for a day - get in touch about places and join me email newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest news from me regarding workshops and more!
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Finally I would LOVE to hear your stories about wildlife photography! How did you get into it, any amazing moments? I'd love to know, and if you haven't already, who's looking forward to trying it out?

That's it from me until the next video - on route soon but....
As always guys until the next one, GET OUT THERE and ENJOY YOUR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY!

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00:00 Intro
00:36 Get into nature
01:39 Develop a skill for life
03:26 Accessible to all
04:47 Gear is cheaper than ever!
07:24 Visit The Photography Show!
09:00 Final thoughts

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In my bag : (UK affiliate links help me fund the channel and cost you nothing)

Fjallraven Kajka 55 - My new outdoor/camera backpack! https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/bags-gear/backpacks-bags/trekking-backpacks/kajka-55-sm/?c=037&sl=One%20Size
Lowepro Whistler 450 AW II - ( My Travel Bag of choice)http://tidd.ly/ee5e459a
Nikon Monarch HG 8x30's - Simply love these. http://tidd.ly/3df767bbNikon
Nikon Z9 : https://tidd.ly/3GOPrcl
Nikon Z8 : https://tidd.ly/4grH88r
Nikon 600mm f4 Z TC (My new super tele) https://tidd.ly/3BJRVIl
Nikon 300mm 2.8 VR II (My all time favourite lens) http://tidd.ly/c3774d0f
Nikon 70-200 http://tidd.ly/50423b68
NIkon 135 1.8 Plena https://tidd.ly/4d4hMdR
Nikon 35mm 1.4 G http://tidd.ly/74102f76
Nikon 1.4 TC http://tidd.ly/51bb49a8
Nikon SB-700 http://tidd.ly/40a57f1a
Spare battery http://tidd.ly/3c45d8ba
Gitzo Mini Traveller http://tidd.ly/eda4b0c
Petzl Headlamp https://amzn.to/2LX80SW
G-tech external drives https://amzn.to/2Yil63y
Macbook 12" https://amzn.to/2ZBQ57e
Rocket Blower ( I'd get this one) http://tidd.ly/8d6a3ab4
I also carry a trusty Gitzo Tripod, either my 4 series systematic or a 2 series traveller!