Telephoto Lenses for Nature Photography Tutorial

Learn to freeze motion, eliminate blur, catch wildlife in action, be creative, and capture awe-inspiring photos.

$39.95

When you sign up for this exclusive nature photography video course, you’re not just getting a set of dry, technical lessons—you’re stepping into the field with professional photographers who reveal their real-world workflows, creative techniques, and behind-the-scenes problem-solving strategies. Here’s what you’ll receive:

  • Instant Access for 1 Full Year
    Enjoy streaming video access anytime, anywhere, for an entire year. Revisit lessons as often as you like while you practice your telephoto lens skills in the field.
  • 8 Engaging Teaching Videos
    Each lesson is designed for photographers who want to expand their creativity, sharpen their technical abilities, and capture stunning wildlife and landscapes with a telephoto lens.
  • Over 60 Minutes of In-Depth Content
    Dive into detailed explanations, step-by-step examples, and complete workflows. Watch case studies that illustrate how professional photographers tackle real-world challenges in nature photography.
  • Workshop-Style Lessons Filmed on Location
    Learn directly from the pros as they demonstrate telephoto lens techniques in the wild. These lessons are shot in natural settings, giving you a true “in the field” learning experience.
  • Inspiring Case Studies from the Wild
    See how telephoto lens techniques apply across different subjects:

    • Photographing hummingbirds in flight with sharp, colorful results
    • Capturing the beauty of the amazing quetzal in its natural habitat
    • Framing distant landscapes with compression and depth
    • Documenting the incredible detail of leaf cutter ants and other small subjects
    • …and much more!

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What You’ll Learn

Using a telephoto lens in nature photography comes with unique challenges: long focal lengths amplify camera shake, moving wildlife can throw off focus, and tricky lighting can make or break your shot. This telephoto lens photography video tutorial equips you with proven techniques to handle these obstacles and create professional-quality images.

  • Capture sharp, colorful wildlife photos with telephoto lenses

    You’ll gain an inside look at professional techniques for achieving razor-sharp focus when photographing animals from a distance.

  • Track a moving subject, freeze motion, and capture wildlife in action

    Whether it’s birds in flight or mammals on the run, you’ll learn how to anticipate movement and adjust your lens settings to nail the perfect action shot.

  • Overcome challenges by getting creative

    From harsh lighting to unpredictable wildlife behavior, this tutorial gives you tools to adapt on the fly and still come home with incredible photos.

  • Explore techniques to avoid blurry photos with telephoto lenses

    Motion blur and camera shake are common struggles when using telephoto glass. This video reveals practical strategies to keep your photos tack sharp.

  • Straightforward, non-technical lessons

    No confusing jargon, no heavy math—just clear, real-world guidance that you can apply in the field right away.

Mastering the telephoto lens is one of the most rewarding steps you can take as a nature photographer. Once you know how to overcome the challenges and use the lens creatively, you’ll be able to capture animals in action, freeze unforgettable moments, and share the beauty of the natural world in vivid detail.

👉 Watch our Telephoto Lens Tutorial today and start capturing the shots you’ve always dreamed of.

Is this Telephoto Lenses for Nature Photography tutorial for me?

This tutorial is for you if:

  • You have some knowledge of exposure, focus, and high-speed bracketing.
  • You want to learn about the various camera setting and focus modes to make the most of your long lens.
  • You want to learn to overcome the challenges of working with telephoto lenses – camera shake, out of focus images, and more.
  • You want to capture sharp, awe-inspiring wildlife photos with your telephoto lenses.

This tutorial might not be the right fit if:

  • You are a beginner landscape photographer. If you don’t know how to use your camera in manual mode, you may want to find out more before you start this course.
  • You want to learn the basics of camera settings, including exposure and focus.
  • You want in-depth explanations of how and where to focus. In this telephoto lens tutorial, we assume you know how to use your camera’s focus settings.
  • You want a cookie-cutter approach to capturing wildlife and nature photography.

What Customers are Saying

Monish

I have tried many hyperfocal distance tutorials, but none explained so well as you did in The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course. Thanks again for your help!

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The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course is excellent… I look forward to being able to attend one of your courses or expeditions and working with you some day.

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You offer an incredible photography learning experience. With two terrific instructors who are great to learn from, and fun to be with, I couldn’t ask for more.

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About our Telephoto Lenses for Nature Photography Tutorial

If you’ve ever wondered how professional wildlife photographers create breathtaking close-ups of animals in their natural habitats, the secret often lies in mastering the telephoto lens.

This telephoto lens nature photography tutorial is your guide to capturing wildlife like the pros—sharp, colorful, and full of life. You’ll discover how to track moving subjects, freeze motion, avoid blur, and highlight even the smallest details. By focusing on real-world tips instead of complicated technical lessons, this video makes it easy for anyone to pick up a telephoto lens and start shooting breathtaking wildlife images.