Episode 75: Today I sit down with Alberta, Canada-based wildlife photographer, Colleen Gara, to chat about: How her lifelong passion for the outdoors led to her path to becoming a wildlife photographerHow having created portraits of people has helped inform how to create portraits of animalsHow to connect with and capture the personality of wildlife while respecting their space and normal activitiesTips on how to minimize disturbing an animal while observing and photographing itWildlife safety considerations and tipsHow to stay warm doing photography in winterCompositional tips for photographing wildlife to help best tell a story about the animalHer favorite animal to photograph in the Canadian RockiesThe value of preparation (research), opportunity, and luck when it comes to wildlife photographyThe important role of predators in the maintenance and balance of the biodiversity and health of a regionHow to use wildlife photography to raise awareness around conservation issuesHow to get more young people involved in wildlife conservation and photographyAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://www.colleengaraphotography.com/  Follow Colleen Gara on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. Garmin InReach SE Satellite Communication Device Hitching Rides With Buddha: A Journey Across Japan, by Will Ferguson Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram