Wildlife Photography Tips And Tricks For INCREDIBLE Safari Shots
I’m sharing my favorite camera settings for wildlife photography along with camera and lenses to bring on safari. Shout out to Nik Software ✅ https://nikcollection.dxo.com/ (Use code JOY2025 for 15% off) for making editing easier that help me enhance my wildlife shots quickly.
✨✨Are you on the INSIDE? http://thephotoinsiders.com EXCLUSIVE video content and community for photographers✨✨
Thanks for Jared Polin and Manny Ortiz for my thumbnail photos!
--
WEBSITES:
For Photographers: http://www.breatheyourpassion.com
For Clients: http://www.vanessajoy.com
SOCIAL:
Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/vanessajoy
Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/7cqGn8/
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/VJoyPhoto
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/vanessa__joy
CAMERA RECOMMENDATIONS
Canon EOS R1: https://adorama.rfvk.net/yq2DDG
Canon EOS R5 Mark II: https://adorama.rfvk.net/jrkje0
Used Canon EOS R6: https://adorama.rfvk.net/MAbAQ2
LENS RECOMMENDATIONS
Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens: https://adorama.rfvk.net/DyKE5b
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM Lens: https://adorama.rfvk.net/DgBOo
Canon RF 28-70mm 2.0 L: https://adorama.rfvk.net/9D3E4
Canon Extender RF 1.4x: https://adorama.rfvk.net/raQvVD
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens: https://adorama.rfvk.net/qzyzgN
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens: https://adorama.rfvk.net/qzyzgj
Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens: https://adorama.rfvk.net/jeme1v
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens: https://adorama.rfvk.net/rQBbGR
Are you planning a safari adventure or looking to capture breathtaking wildlife photography? 📸 Whether you're wondering "Is a phone camera good enough for safari photos?" or searching for the best camera and settings for safari photography, this video has you covered!
From choosing the right camera and lens to dialing in the best camera settings for safari photography, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know. We’ll also compare top cameras like the Canon R1, Canon EOS R5 Mark II, and discuss how much zoom you really need for safari photography to get those stunning close-ups of lions, elephants, and other wildlife. 🦁📷
While I used the Canon EOS R1 for wildlife photography and the Canon EOS R5 Mark II for safari photos, I give some BUDGET camera and lens recommendations and thoughts how I edited my wildlife photos using Nik Software (a huge thank you to them for sponsoring this video!), you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look of capturing lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, and more. I'll also be showing you how I edit these images to make them pop — without spending hours in front of the screen. Whether you’re on safari or photographing wildlife in your own backyard, this video is packed with practical advice to help you get the shot!
Let me know in the comments: What’s the most exciting animal you’d want to photograph on a safari? 🦁
00:00 - Introduction to safari photography
01:35 - What camera should I take on safari?
02:24 - What camera should I use for wildlife photography?
05:15 - How much zoom do you need for a safari?
07:40 - Wildlife Photography Lens Recommendation
08:30 - Wildlife Photography Zoom Lens Recommendation
09:07 - Wildlife Budget Lens Recommendation
09:29 - Safari Photography Lens Recommendation
10:42 - How to Edit Safari Photos
18:58 - What is the best camera settings for safari photography?
23:00 - What camera do YOU use for wildlife photography?