Photograph Wildlife
How to improve your insect photography: Turn tiny creatures into stunning works of art
Pro photographer Ross Hoddinott explains how he got his best butterfly shot – and shares his top photography tips.
How to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year – expert advice from the Chair of the Jury
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 is now open for entries – Chair of the Jury Kathy Moran reveals what makes an entry catch the eye.
Save 30% when you subscribe to BBC Wildlife Magazine, plus receive Simon Barnes’ latest release, Spring is the Only Season
Save 30% when you subscribe to BBC Wildlife Magazine, plus receive Simon Barnes’ latest release, Spring is the Only Season
How to photograph wildlife after dark
Discover how to take pictures of nocturnal animals with wildlife photographer Paul Hobson.
How to photograph a spider's web
Spiders' webs are great photographic subjects – you can get close, they can’t run away and they offer plenty of scope for creative techniques says Sam Hobson
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How to take great underwater photos of wildlife
Taking a camera beneath the surface of the water opens a whole new world of creative opportunity. Here's how to get started in the exciting field of underwater photography.
Camera manual settings explained: how to use manual settings to take stunning photographs
Master your camera’s manual settings and you’ll bring a new level of creativity to your photographs
How to photograph the movement and motion of wildlife
Hunting, fleeing, feeding, playing and even sleeping… it’s a great achievement to capture a slice of animal action
Best Black Friday Camera Deals 2022
Discover the best bargains around with our guide to Black Friday camera and lens offers.
Why are there so few female wildlife photographers?
Wildlife photographer Melissa Groo explains why so few wildlife photographers are female, and what is being done to encourage more young women to take up photography.
Photography Masterclass
Episode Ten: Garden bird photography – birds in flight
Learn how to photograph garden birds in flight in this episode of BBC Wildlife Magazine's Photography Masterclass.
Episode Nine: In The Field: A lifetime photographing whales, dolphins and porpoises
In the ninth episode of BBC Wildlife Magazine's Photography Masterclass, presenter Mark Carwardine shares some of his favourite images taken over a lifetime at sea.
Episode Eight: Why shooting in aperture priority is best and how to do it
In the eighth episode of BBC Wildlife Magazine's Photography Masterclass, presenter Mark Carwardine explains why shooting in aperture priority will give the best results and offers tips on how to do it.