Wildlife Photography Workshop, The

The original iteration of this book, by two of the UK’s most highly respected wildlife photographers, was published in 2013. Yes, nowadays we have YouTube tutorials aplenty, but nothing actually beats being able to sit down, turn the pages at your own pace, refer back, and dip in and out. In this version, there’s been a design refresh, with numerous new images and an expanded section on processing raw files, among several other updates. The tone of the book is approachable and the content thorough. Everything you would expect from a book with this title is covered and, of course, sumptuously illustrated with stunning photography. Best of all, by the end of it, you feel as if you might, with time and effort, produce something of a similar quality – and that’s what we should expect from a book such as this.

-- Ailsa McWhinnie * Amateur Photographer magazine *

Authors Ben Hall and Ross Hoddinott are two leading exponents of the genre so, unsurprisingly, the book is crammed with hints, tips and insights that will help readers improve their captures of wildlife and nature. As you’d expect, The Wildlife Photography Workshop delves into a wide range of aspects of this kind of photography – equipment, exposure, composition, lighting and editing– and the sub-categories included cover birds, mammals, plants and macro. At the back of the book, you’ll find a range of projects to get hands-on with and consolidate your learnings. Informative and authoritative, and with a design that makes it easy to access essential information, this book is essential for wildlife photographers.

* Digital Camera Magazine *

Ben Hall and Ross Hoddinott, two of the UK’s leading wildlife photographers, share their expert advice in this updated version of their 2013 book of the same title. A photography workshop in book form, it has all the pointers you need to take brilliant pictures of birds, mammals, plants, insects and more. Featuring a foreword by Chris Packham, it covers essential equipment and techniques – including exposure, composition, lighting and postprocessing – and there are in-depth chapters covering the specific skills needed for this challenging yet highly rewarding genre. Topics include close-up techniques, flight photography and environmental portraits, plus fieldcraft tips and advice on setting up hides and feeding stations. There is also a section dedicated to creative assignments to inspire you.

* Outdoor Photography magazi