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Get yourself a camera
A medium-budget digital SLR with a standard zoom lens would be ideal to begin with. Enrol in a credible basic photography workshop and, start learning a photo-editing software. This is a must as it helps you to lay a strong foundation.
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Background information and Knowledge
Study the work of various leading wildlife photographers around the world. Stories on nature by conservationists and natural history documentaries can tell you more about the natural world. Best place to begin would be www.ilcp.com - the website of the International League of Conservation Photographers.
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Join a nature club in your locality and network with like-minded people
Take up bird watching. Sometimes travelling without a camera would allow you to understand nature better.
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Keep your eyes open and be alert
There is a story even in the spiders around your house or the crows you see daily and in the wetlands near your locality.
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Present your portfolio in an innovative way
Instead of stereotypically putting together a set of images, you could write photo stories or make a video presentation.
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Read up on conservation photography
The non-profit ‘Conservation India’ portal has an article that will help you know about conservation photography. Wish you many exciting moments of photographing nature!
