After decades of capturing award-winning photographs, National Geographic photographer Tim Laman still considers his own backyard one of his favorite places to practice his craft. He shares his tips for beginners looking to improve their bird photography closer to home. đź”— on.natgeo.com/dUogHq
A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Birds

A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Birds

Wildlife photographer and ornithologist Tim Laman shares his advice for getting started—right in your own backyard.

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Decades of award-winning work, and his own backyard is still one of his favorite places to shoot. There's a lesson in that. What's the first bird you ever really noticed?

Nov 5, 2026 · 8:49 PM UTC

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