Now, at just 21 years of age, he is a full time photographer whose work has been featured in the British Wildlife Photography book as well as currently partnering with Co-op with a greetings cards range. Keen to share his love for wildlife photography Ben shares his top 4 tips of how you too can capture the natural world on your camera. Ben Pulletz with his photography (Image: Ben Pulletz) 1.
Know your local patch. When I first started my nature photography, everything I photographed was on my local patch and even to this day I photograph a lot of my work locally. Every situation, every subject, I have an idea of where it is going to be.
My first picture was a 'Peek-a-Roe, looking straight at my camera. With the field being just a few miles away from my home I went back at different times of the day to watch this particular Roe Deer and her habits. Once I knew roughly where in which field she liked to be in, I eventually captured her in this position.
2. Look at all angles. Photography is often challenging and knowing how things are going to plan out is always a mystery - but that’s why I love it! Getting home with average photos or sometimes, even nothing, is a regular occurrence.
Every time I go to a location, whether that is a local field, or nature reserve I will pick up on certain things that I might not have noticed before. Plus, being out and about is important - whatever the weather . It's key to remember that when there is 'nothing to see', you will have more time .