Everything Beginners Should Know Before Trying Bird Photography

06/18/2026

In order to take epic bird photos, you need to be able to find them first! Matt is at Everglade National Park to show you how he prepares before taking bird photos, how he composes his images, how he works with lighting, and more.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 0:42 - How to Find Birds
  • 4:53 - How to Spot Birds in Trees
  • 6:47 - Best Lighting
  • 8:30 - Angles & Backgrounds
  • 10:19 - How to Add Depth
  • 10:53 - Environmental Portraits
  • 11:46 - Did Matt Complete His Challenge?

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