Creating extraordinary wildlife portraits requires much more than pointing a camera at an animal and pressing the shutter. The Art & Science of Wildlife Portraits explores the essential combination of technical expertise, creative vision, and exceptional fieldcraft necessary to capture compelling, intimate images that reveal the beauty, personality, and character of wildlife. Professional wildlife photographer Lee Hoy shares insights into mastering exposure, understanding the direction and quality of light, selecting appropriate camera settings, achieving critical focus, and creating powerful compositions that draw viewers into the photograph. From carefully considering backgrounds and shooting perspectives to capturing expressive eyes, fascinating details, and unique behaviors, this presentation demonstrates how thoughtful photographic decisions can transform an ordinary wildlife encounter into an extraordinary portrait.
Equally important is understanding the art of approaching wildlife, anticipating behavior, and exercising the patience necessary to capture those fleeting moments when everything comes together. Through a diverse collection of wildlife portraits featuring birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and other fascinating subjects photographed around the world, Lee explores how fieldcraft, observation, lighting, perspective, and creative composition work together to produce images with emotional impact. Participants will discover the importance of working with natural conditions, recognizing opportunities for intimate portraits, and developing the technical confidence to respond quickly when a subject reveals its personality. Whether you are an aspiring wildlife photographer or an experienced enthusiast looking to elevate your images, this presentation will inspire you to move beyond simply documenting wildlife and begin creating powerful portraits that tell a story, evoke emotion, and celebrate the remarkable diversity of the natural world.
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