5 Tips for Wildlife Photography from a Boat with Lisa Langell

Join Lisa Langell out in the field while she photographs wildlife and shares her photography tips for taking photos from a boat. You will learn wildlife photography camera settings, the proper camera gear and more! Have you ever tried photographing birds in the wild? Tell us about your experience!
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[@BandH]

Have you ever tried photographing birds in the wild? Tell us about your experience!

[@tarjei99]

The most important rule is to not rest your camera on the boat either directly or indirectly as long as the engine is running.
Your body dampens the vibrations from the engine. That is why you can hold the camera and get Sharp images.

[@langellphotography]

Definitely. That goes for car engines, too! (Shooting from a vehicle.). And hence the reason why I never use a tripod on a boat either!

[@garybrumley3519]

I went to the Galápagos Islands a couple of years ago. One excursion was on a Kodiak boat..oh how I wish I could have seen this video before that trip. Got a few decent captures, but there was motion in so many.

[@langellphotography]

Kodiaks are really tough! The motion is really strong... though I couldn't help you on that tour, hopefully this will help for the future!

[@elizabethstanley9645]

I live in gorgeous Maine...so I really should do more of this! Great tips! I don't have a lens like that, but I will definitely try to get some good bird shots now with what I do have 😁

[@langellphotography]

Thank you @Elizabeth Stanley!!!!!

[@johnclay7644]

Useful on wildlife photography..

[@langellphotography]

Thank you John :)

[@isotechimages.9130]

I use the same setup but with the R6 and it gives me confidence in the strength of the lens mount to see Lisa holding her setup by the camera body only as it a pretty hefty lens which l try to hold by the lens foot at all times maybe l can relax a bit.

[@langellphotography]

I support it from underneath as well but it feels very solid and I have had no issues!

[@NatureBelgium]

Great video! Thanks for sharing !

[@langellphotography]

You are very welcome -- and I thank B&H!!!

[@howardhack655]

Great very practical information

[@langellphotography]

Thanks so much @Howard Hack!!!!

[@rcadotte1960]

So wish I had read this b4 I went on the wildlife cruise in Scotland last month! I have “proof of life” photos of the seals and condors on the rocks.😂

[@aamassy]

Awesome!

[@langellphotography]

Thank you so much!!

[@aamassy]

@@langellphotography Would love to see more with you and your adventures in Alaska!

[@langellphotography]

@@aamassy I will plan on that! I will be up there quite a bit in the future during summer.... lots of incredible news and plans in store!!

[@yourmommashouse]

The day, AFTER, I do the boat tour smh

[@langellphotography]

Oh nooo!! I hope you can do one again soon!!

[@skadoosh6464]

Going on a boat in a week. Why do you recommend turning on VC at such high shutter speeds? From what else I've seen online it's not necessary and potentially detrimental even.

[@BandH]

VC = Variety of Composition. VC + Vibration compensation. How would this be detrimental? We do not find this to be true. Please e-mail us: [e-mail] >Mark

[@AnastasTarpanov]

I use my display for such type of photos otherwise I'm getting sea sick.

[@TexasPelican]

How do you find boat charters that allow photographers? I know there are fishing charters but I just want to take pictures.

[@mikefrith1590]

Do a Google search for wildlife or whale watching in your area of choice. Maybe narrow the search by adding ‘small boat’ or private. I am also following a photographer on Instagram offering professional tours for either whale or bear watching here in BC Canada. Doing a trip next week

[@mixeddrinks8100]

really depends on where you are at or where you plan to go. Certain places have tours which are great for photographers, you probably can't make the boat stop but you can pretty much walk around etc. Certain places that are heavily trafficed might even have water taxi you can rent or actual boat you can rent. They all work.

[@langellphotography]

@leigh bedford, you have to do research and planning. Not all offer them. Some don't advertise it but they couldn't care less if you fish or stare at whales... just as long as they get paid. But the key is to find a knowledgeable captain and ask good questions. Do they know the wildlife. How many on the boat? Are they limited to an area or can you follow the lead of the wildlife? Can they maneuver to get you on the right side of the light? What seasons are best for X species? Ask good questions! It can take a while to find the right one!