P#3: Show Notes for Nature Photography -- Lewis Kemper

Nature photographer Lewis Kemper answers your questions

By Audri on June 10, 2008 8:21 AM | Permalink | Comments ()

Discover the 7 questions nature photographer, Lewis Kemper, answered. Learn a little about his background, and get links to all the resources we discuss during the interview. You'll also be able to view all of the photographs that Lewis uses to illustrate how to capture the moment in nature photography during the interview.

Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Lewis Kemper

Topic: Nature Photography
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Lewis Kemper
Lewis Kemper's Main Website: LewisKemper.com
Locations: Sacramento, CA and Boone, NC

This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by Snapfish and Photo Sharing Nuggets.

7 Biggest Photography Questions for Lewis Kemper

1. What is the single biggest mistake people make when they try to capture the moment in nature photography?

2. What is the best way to be ready for that candid shot? How do you get the nature shot to look so spontaneous and pristine? How much is "spontaneous/luck" and how much is the result of planning ahead?

3. What are your most tried-and-true methods for achieving absolutely spot-on focus when your subjects are always, unpredictably, moving -- and often into and out of different light?

4. What thought process do you use to get the best possible perspective to set up for the capture of a landscape shot when traveling through a scenic area you are unfamiliar with? And how do you approach a familiar subject with a "fresh eye?"

5. Let's now focus on exposure -- it's the topic we got the most questions about. How would you best handle photographing a very desirable subject in a situation where there are extreme contrasts? How do you recommend dealing with the problem of shooting in low light conditions?

6. Can you share a couple of your secrets for taking such wonderful nature photographs?

7. Would you recommend a couple of exercises our listeners can do today to improve their abilities to capture the moment in nature photography?

About Lewis Kemper

Lewis Kemper's almost thirty year long photography career has taken him all over the world, but his first inspiration was the grandeur of the American West. His photographs have been shown nationally in both museums and galleries, and his work has been published in numerous books and magazines. Lewis is one of Canon USA's elite Explorers of Light.