TAKING
BETTER PHOTOS
THIS HUNTING SEASON
Tips for Capturing the Perfect Shot By Jay Schwisow
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s we all prepare for the upcoming season, planning our hunts, organizing our gear, and readying our dogs, here are a few tips for taking better photos of your hunt. Most of us carry a decent cell phone camera with us at all times, so it’s not as much about the gear but instead a few tips on how to better use whatever camera you have with you. There are three items you’ll want to focus on when looking for that “perfect” picture.
LIGHTING Most really great photographic images use lighting to make the image. The best outdoor light is what we photographers call the golden hour. It is the time of day just after sunrise and just before sunset where the sun is lower, less harsh, and warmer (more red). While many portrait photographers have to get up early or wait late in the day for this light, we, as hunters, are usually in the field during the best light of the day. You should take advantage of this by taking a break early in the morning to shoot some images just after sunrise or right after your hunt in the evening as the sun is setting. The standard rule for positioning your subject is for the light to be behind you to help reduce shadows, casting the best light on your subject. However, some stunning images can be continued on page 32 30 | FALL 2021
