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7 TOP TIPS FOR PUFFIN PHOTOGRAPHY SUCCESS
The Atlantic puffin, one of the UK’s most loved seabirds, is known for its brightly colored bill, comical waddle, and inquisitive nature. It is these distinctive traits that have seen people flocking from all over the world to try puffin photography.
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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY - FINDING YOUR VOICE
A photography style is not just how you edit an image or your photographic preferences. It is made up of every decision you make as a photographer. In order to discover your style, look for patterns in your work. This can come in many forms.
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7 TOP TIPS FOR PUFFIN PHOTOGRAPHY SUCCESS
The Atlantic puffin, one of the UK’s most loved seabirds, is known for its brightly colored bill, comical waddle, and inquisitive nature. It is these distinctive traits that have seen people flocking from all over the world to try puffin photography. Additionally, they breed in some exceedingly beautiful locations across the country (UK), from the rugged cliffs of Shetland to the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline. The latter is relatively accessible to the public, and there are many boats and tour operators offering trips to see these fantastic birds in various locations. It’s easy to see why photographers are drawn to these endearing clowns of the sea.
Each summer, we only need to look at the number of puffin images appearing in our social feeds and in other forms of advertising and marketing, to know that the market is saturated with images of puffins. So, in order for your images to stand out from the crowd, consider "What hasn't been done?" and "How can I improve on it/put my spin on classic puffin imagery?"
Always remember that however well a species has been documented, there is always a new image to be found. In this piece, I will talk about how to photograph puffins, and how you can make your puffin images stand out from the crowd this summer.
