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Chiara Talia - Wildlife Photography
Belgium
Registrace 25. 02. 2023
Hey, wildlife lover! I am Chiara - wildlife photographer and wildlife photography teacher. I specialise in bird photography, and I am also a birdwatcher.
In 2020, I met a European robin that changed my life. I found in birds and photography my purpose.
Today I am here to share with you everything I know, bring you closer to the wonderful world of birds and help you take BETTER, INSPIRED and ETHICAL bird photos!
My 1:1 ONLINE Bird Photography Coaching programs are OPEN again. Transform your Bird Photos 👉 www.chiaratalia.com/coaching/
Instagram 👉 chiaratalia_birds
In 2020, I met a European robin that changed my life. I found in birds and photography my purpose.
Today I am here to share with you everything I know, bring you closer to the wonderful world of birds and help you take BETTER, INSPIRED and ETHICAL bird photos!
My 1:1 ONLINE Bird Photography Coaching programs are OPEN again. Transform your Bird Photos 👉 www.chiaratalia.com/coaching/
Instagram 👉 chiaratalia_birds
My Bird Photography Lens Broke during a Trip
My dear Canon RF 100-500mm which is the lens I use 99% of the time for my wildlife photography randomly decided to abandon me after less than 2 years use while I was on a wildlife photography trip on one of places I love the most, Helgoland.
Join me on this small vlog while I test if the lens has been fixed and I share what I have been up to during the past few month of absence from CZcams. Trips, studies, birds, teaching and a bit more :)
🕔 Use the time-stamps to navigate to the part of the video more interesting to you ⬇️
00:00 My lens is broken
05:10 The repair process
06:45 Helgoland trip
07:05 Italian trip
09:14 Online photography teaching activities
11:38 Future plans
👉 Do you want to access the recording of the Webinar "Mistakes in Bird Photography and How to Fix them"? Just click here stan.store/chiaratalia
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► Instagram: / chiaratalia. .
► Website: www.chiaratalia.com
► Subscribe to my Newsletter: www.chiaratalia.com/newslette...
Join me on this small vlog while I test if the lens has been fixed and I share what I have been up to during the past few month of absence from CZcams. Trips, studies, birds, teaching and a bit more :)
🕔 Use the time-stamps to navigate to the part of the video more interesting to you ⬇️
00:00 My lens is broken
05:10 The repair process
06:45 Helgoland trip
07:05 Italian trip
09:14 Online photography teaching activities
11:38 Future plans
👉 Do you want to access the recording of the Webinar "Mistakes in Bird Photography and How to Fix them"? Just click here stan.store/chiaratalia
▬ Let's connect! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
► Instagram: / chiaratalia. .
► Website: www.chiaratalia.com
► Subscribe to my Newsletter: www.chiaratalia.com/newslette...
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Why are there so few Women in Wildlife Photography?
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Wildlife photography is still largely men-nominated (and the disparity is even greater when looking at the professional level). But do people realise this? And which are the reasons why there are less women wildlife photographers? Are the challenges specific to genders (not only women, but also men and non-binary) people face while doing wildlife photography? To answer these questions I conduct...
I used my old BEGINNER budget gear for Bird Photography...and got surprising results
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Gear matters less than what most people think. Join me in this new adventure, where I bring my very first bird and wildlife photography set-up (a Canon 1300D and a Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5,6 IS STM lens) for a session in the park and I compare the results with photos taken with my current professional gear (Canon R5 and Canon RF 100-500mm lens). I feel there's way too much emphasis put on gear...
I Quit my Job to become a Wildlife Photographer
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If someone 4 years ago would have told me “Chiara you’re going to be a Wildlife Photographer” I would have laughed at them. All of a sudden, life put a robin on my path when I was struggling with anxiety, and perhaps, that was meant to be. Because I needed it. So today it is true. I decided to leave my old life behind and pivot completely my career. I launched my business as a freelance wildlif...
Editing a Bird photo: Easy step-by-step Tutorial
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This is an example of a very natural editing style for bird photography, which doesn't aim to alter the scene but only to enhance its aspect as it was originally. These are the steps I follow for the post-processing of most of my wildlife photos, although the "intensity" will be different depending on the starting point. This was a pretty good photo to start with, so it didn't require much work...
How I spent the summer travelling for amazing birds and wildlife photography
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I have been away - and this is why! I was very busy with bird and wildlife photography and some other exciting projects. I spent the summer travelling between Italy, where I kept working with my camera traps, Shetlands, which literally stole my heart with its amazing wildlife and...at my laptop in Belgium to prepare all the paperwork to start my business! 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Italy and came...
Birding in the most unknown region of Italy
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Explore with me the amazing birds of my local birding patch in a quiet countryside corner of the most unknown italian region: Molise! This is the most exciting time for birdwatching and bird photography with many migratory species arriving to breed! We start literally around my house where some sparrow drama is ongoing - my Italian sparrows now have to deal with new neighbours, the Spanish spar...
What I wish I knew when I first started Bird Photography
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What I wish I knew when I first started Bird Photography
Where should wildlife photographers post in 2023? Is Instagram still working?
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Where should wildlife photographers post in 2023? Is Instagram still working?
Finding the Southern Cassowary in Australia: bird photography vlog
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Finding the Southern Cassowary in Australia: bird photography vlog
A bird photographer on a new adventure on Youtube!
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A bird photographer on a new adventure on CZcams!
Are you still without a 9-5 traditional job? Ive been thinking of taking the leap to pro as well. I have a family, so ots a bit more complicated.
@@KevinNordstrom I am 😊 as planned I am totally focusing on growing my business right now while also finishing a postgraduate course in Wildlife Conservation
The exact same thing happened to me some years ago with my EF100-400 (original version). One minute working...the next the lens shuddered and would not auto focus. I replaced it with version 2.
How much did it cost to get your lens fixed?
The lens was under warranty! So I didn't pay anything 😊
would you like to be a guest on my channel livestream ? one of my regulars is from germany .
Please send me an email at info@chiaratalia.com for collab requests 😊
Enjoying your content Chiara, thank you! Would it be possible to upload videos with a higher bitrate and less compression? There are a lot of artifacts when watching on a bigger screen such as TV
We're glad our team was able to get you back on the road!
I'm birding in Québec city, my local birding path is along the Saint-Charles river, where they've planted the river banks very nicely! Springtime brings us a large variety of little migratory birds, ducks, cormorants, even herons.
Great to see you back we've missed you,i was photographing the northern lights few months ago near the sea and when i picked my bag up I'd forgotten to zip it and one of my lenses fell out rolled down the steps into the sea.went back in the morning when the tide had gone out but never found it.the joys of photography.😂😂
In an attempt to avoid breakage, I avoid buying lenses with motors.
Same, I am constantly scanning ebay for old optics. Only have one main lens with motors and then all manual. Can take when out in the rain, open them, clean them 😂 I kind of hate even that the newer lenses don’t manual focus mechanically, just in case the motor breaks you can still use them.
but you know you can open and clean you autofocus lenses ;) I do that all the time
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Great to see you back Chiara look foreword for your next video.
Very soon! 😬😬😬
Great to hear the lens repair went well! Good luck with your new adventures. Can't wait to hear your updates!
Thank you 💚💚
Well done on your life's journey.. jealous... it must be awesome going to new destinations doing what you do.well done
Hey Paul! Thanks, I am really grateful indeed!
Thanks for the information
:)
Have you ever had a broken camera or lens? What happened and was it fixed? Curious about your experiences! 🤔
thank you for this video I live in a third world country this video makes me have another vision towards the gear...
My Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 USM L (non-IS) broke in half after about 30 years of service (a screw failed). It was a bother, but it spurred me to move over to Nikon (at the time for the D500 and 500 PF). But I mean, that lens had been producing amazing images since 1988 so good going on it to make it to 2018. These days I have multiple lenses with a bit of overlap and multiple bodies. And while not tested in anger, my insurance will provide loaner lenses and bodies if something does fail.
Canon EF70-200 f2.8 L (non IS) - dropped it and now the AF is intermittent. I dropped my 50mm f1.4 a few days after getting it (used lens) and AF stopped completely. I haven't bothered to fix either as it's not worth it financially (and the 70-200 doesn't have spares anyway). I also dropped my 20-35mm f2.8 L (also out of spare parts availability) and the button for AF/M came off. AF still works without issue, it's just a p.i.t.a to change between AF and M as you need a fine tool to move the wire part.
Hi Chiara! I'm from Brazil and the 100-500mm lens is my dream. I'm planning to buy it, but I'm very worried that similar problems might happen to me. My father has a broken EF 24-105mm lens, and I discovered that zoom lenses can have issues caused by the flat cable when you frequently zoom in and out. It's the movement of this cable that causes the problem. I realized that if I buy the 100-500mm, I might face this issue someday too. The 24-105mm still works with a fixed aperture (F4), but if you let the camera decide, you get an error. I hope to get my 100-500mm very soon and that problems like this don't happen too quickly.
@@arthurgarciatuk I presume your rather had a mark 1 24-105 (EF)? If so, the problem was a badly designed lens with the aperture ribbon cable being constantly pinched. The mark 1 units had a very high failure rate (it wasn't if, but when). The mark 2 improved and fixed it mostly, but it wasn't perfect and the issue still persists, just to a much lower percentage. AFAIK, the RF version of this lens no longer has the problem (i.e. totally solved). Any lens can fail. Even expensive Ones.
Low selfesteem? I felt that one, you are georgous and your video's are great! Don't ever doubt yourself ❤
thank you so so much 💚
A crab in crap 😄
ahahahahah!!!
Why did you choose to frame your video cutting the top of your forehead off?
that's just the height I could put my camera at. I am not sure it is a critical element :)
Wonderful! Subscribing!
Thank you so much for the support! 💚
This is an informative and well done video. Thanks
Thanks for your kind words :)
I went to Rome a few weeks ago do you get Spanish sparrows there?
There are a few observations, but the major breeding sites at the moment remain Sicily, Sardinia, Apulia, Molise and a nucleus in the North at the Po Delta.
Great video! We all have to find our passion! God Bless!
Yes we do!!!
Having gone through the same disorder when I was at your age, I respect and envy your decision. At age 43, I decided to become a professional videographer as a side hustle. “What will you do with one wild and precious life” nice quote! I’ll remember that. Cheers from Tokyo 🎉
Good luck with your videography!!! :)
Being out in the field and people questioning me is a bother, I found it helps a lot to wear a name tag. I suggest putting on a name tag with your business logo on it and a photo of yourself whether you are a man or woman. It makes you look more official and reduces the chances of people bothering you. I think it makes people see you more like a journalist with a press pass.
I am curious on how wildlife photographers make a living, I only sell a few hundred prints a year of my wildlife photography but nothing much more than that. What are you doing to diversity your income? Are you ever commissioned to get shots of a specific species? How do you market yourself?
Excellent advice, I am glad I watched this, I was discouraged thinking I will never be able to afford a really super zoom lens and I don't have to.
Glad it was helpful!💚
I just started doing wildlife photography and I am not afraid to go out alone but I feel that because I am a women, I have a concerned mother telling me to not go out alone and other people who tell me to not do other things like swimming, camping alone and it makes me wonder if they would tell me the same if I was a man… Despite their concerns, I haven’t let it stop me yet but I do see their concerns with my safety.
super helpful! One thing I learned is just go and shoot even if alone. Don't worry about what other people think.
absolutely!! also I would say that actually being alone is an advantage ;) less stress for the birds, more chances to get closer to them!!
Thanks Chiara, I loved your video and it was super helpful. Everything you said makes total sense & I feel more hopeful about my skill level improving now 😊
Glad it was helpful!😉
Thank you. That was very helpful & I enjoyed your explanations. 😊👌
Thanks for the feedback! :)
Very interesting video. Wildlife photography is a mirror of society: women being unsafe in some places because of men, men generally assuming they know better, men leaving home for long times without the slightest qualm, etc...
totally agree! :)
I love your story. I started taking photos of wildlife not too long ago and I’m not sure why the thought came to me to start but it was after a time that caused me a lot of anxiety and put me into a dark space of negative thoughts and feelings that I didn’t think I could escape. Luckily with the help of family and friends I’ve had support and photography also has helped me to feel peace, love and healing.
Thank so much for sharing your story. So many of us find joy in wildlife, it is just incredible 💚
I agree about repetition. I've been to some spots so many times, I think the birds know my face by now!
ahah that's the best! :)
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Hi Chiara, It’s a brave move and very admirable. I too have suffered quite badly in the past with anxiety and am also about to embark upon a similar venture to you with nature photography (landscapes and wildlife). I wish you all the best and I’ll be following along on your journey.
Good luck with your journey!!💚
You're hella beautiful
Ciao Chiara! È la prima volta che vedo un tuo video. Bel lavoro!
Ciao! Ma grazie mille :)
I liked your editing techniques which sometimes other edits tend to over do. Many thanks. Subscribed
I am thinking the same thing! Simple!
thanks so much for the feedback!
Some very good points here, especially the one about using and including more of the surroundings rather than trying (fighting) to fill the frame with the bird.
I am glad these resonated with you :)
Hi Chiara, I am very disappointed by the R5 results. All your shots with R5 are not sharp and look flat. I have the same camera R5 + RF 100-500mm and my pictures are so sharp that I have to reduce sharpness when editing. I suspect that the picture style used and your setup can be greatly improved. If I take an 80D and compare it to the R5, results would be huge. What is your shooting mode, picture style used, the AF Case used, the white balance used, Clarity = ?, lens correction profile used. If you send me your settings I can help you to obtain better results, if you want. Have a good day!
Hey Steve, I really appreciate your comment. I can ensure you the photos were all sharp and there are no technical issues with my set up.Perhaps worth it to keep in mind in a CZcams video, photos get inevitably compressed so the quality always appear lower versus looking at the photo itself - especially because here it was a screen recording of a presentation. The photos look flat because the it was a dull and grey day - as I also explain in the video the environmental conditions greatly impact a photo result. I did on these photos very minimal editing (as I also mentioned) because that wasn't the main point of the video - of course spending more time photos would have been better with both setups :) In addition, the picture style used doesn't affect the image as these were RAW files anyway.
@@chiaratalia_wild Hi Chiara, when we convert an image it takes all modifications made to the image from the RAW images. If we configure the camera with the best available parameters very minimum corrections would be have to be done before conversion. Did you preset us the RAW images or JPG images ?
@@steveparent8788 Hello Steve, as just mentioned, I shoot in RAW and then I take care of the editing myself using a software. So the photos you see here were all shot in RAW, then really minimally edited (just the basic adjustments) and saved as JPEGs. I normally do more editing - but in this case it wasn't the main goal of the video. I understand shooting in JPEG is a huge time-saver, but personally I like to be in total control of the processing of the file. This is especially for wildlife photography in which often photos are taken in sub-optimal lighting conditions (at least for me as I do lots of sunrise/sunset/low light work). For as much as the parameters are set, I would have to throw away a large part of out-of-camera JPEGs, that on the other hand I can "save" if I have the RAW files. But if shooting in JPEG trusting your camera processing works for you, that's brilliant of course!
@@chiaratalia_wild Hi Chiara, I always shoot RAW and never JPG. I think you did not understood my comments. Have a good day.
Thanks!
Thank you so much! 💚
Great advise! Thank you ❤
Glad it was helpful!
What a beautiful story! I hear the voices in my head to take the leap as well! I love birds and have been photographing them years ago. I quited because i thought my pictures were not good enough. The critical voice. It is hard to shut it down and start to believe... I am 37. I have a great job in ecology, but its mostly indoors writing policy and doing meetings. Your story inspires me to pick up my camera again and start to register the beauty of birds and animals with people! Thank you and enjoy living your dream! ❤
it's never too late to re-start :)
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