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Wyomingites are blessed with incredible natural scenes all over the state. From the badlands in Dubois, to Medicine Bow Peak and Flaming Gorge, it is impossible to find a part of the Cowboy State that isn’t worth capturing. We often overlook these incredible vistas, letting them fade into the background of our outdoor adventures. One of the ways to be more active consumers of these landscapes is through photography.
Photography can be done with fancy, expensive cameras, but it also can be done with a phone or disposable camera. Either way, these images can preserve the memory of an incredible moment and challenge us to pick up our heads as we hike along a trail, glass for elk or cast a line. Read below for tips on capturing great photographs.
A focal point in photography is the main part of your picture that grabs attention. It’s the spot where you want people to look first. It could be a person, a building, or anything interesting. By making the focal point stand out, you guide viewers to see what you think is important in the photo.
 The rule of thirds is a photography tip to make your pictures more interesting. Imagine your photo is divided into nine equal parts by two horizontal and two vertical lines. Place the important parts of your picture along these lines or where they meet. This helps your photo look more balanced and keeps people’s eyes moving around the picture.
 Depth of field is a photography term that describes how much of your picture is in focus. Imagine taking a photo of a flower with a blurry background – that's shallow depth of field. If everything, from the flowers to the background, is sharp and clear, that’s deep depth of field. It helps to highlight important parts of your photo and create different effects.
 Ready for some more tips and tricks? Check out this episode of the Get Outside! podcast from Game and Fish where professional photographers share their insights into how to capture a memorable wildlife photo.
Want to see more wildlife photography? You can preorder the Wyoming Wildlife 2025 calendar now! This calendar is filled with beautiful photos of some of Wyoming's most charismatic wildlife.
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