See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Shannon’s connections and jobs at similar companies. Be a part of our community today! They understand light and their equipment, so whatever the conditions may be they know how to utilise their tools and use the appropriate settings rather than relying on auto and hoping for a great shot.A professional with utilise the camera to work for them, not the other way around. Shannon is one of the lucky few whose dream has become a reality.
Later, after taking photos of her pets, the photography bug bit and she started educating herself more on photography’s technicalities.Before committing to full-time photography she was a graphic designer turned art director for almost a decade. She’s always been fascinated with animals. Specialties include working with all manner of wild and domestic animals, travel and lifestyle photography. “The reality is that we as humans need to live in harmony with nature and we’re simply not doing it. I am a PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER specializing in HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, FAMILY, AND PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY in the Flathead Valley. The animals are much, much larger. I’ve had many encounters with lions, leopards, cheetahs, caracals and servals over the years, and it’s always special.I also thoroughly enjoy encountering rhinos in the wild. For this reason she likes the Miller and As freelancer, she’s learned to constantly produce content. It likely saved my life. She enjoys photography, especially with her treasured Nikon Film camera.
Her transition to full-time photographer was a gradual process and she still consulted as art director for many years.
Especially working for weeks or months on end in the bush or out of a suitcase. Anything someone wants to know about wildlife photography, I am there to help them. She crushed my muscle, nerves, and tendons but thankfully didn’t break the bone, only scraped it. View Shannon Wild’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. It was a very hot November morning, and this happened before we were able to get started.
Before I was a photographer I was a graphic design and art director, so have always had a creative side.It seemed natural to combine my love of wildlife and interpret it in a creative way. I have far more respect for cheetahs in particular now, and remind people when I tell them this story that it is my privilege to be in the presence of that animal, not the other way around.I would never blame an animal for acting instinctively. I’ve volunteered with many conservation organisations and projects over the years—a highlight being with the Grand Cayman blue iguanas in the Caribbean. “I didn’t go in analysing the industry and to be quite honest, never really noticed any chauvinistic behaviour over and above what I was used to in general being female.” These days she feels as though her body of work speaks for itself and most men are very supportive of her within the industry.If given one wish or superpower, she’d without question choose the ability to bestow balance in the natural world.
1K likes. What we take from Earth is disproportionate to what we give back and we’re starting to reap the consequences, which isn’t good news for nature, wildlife or us.”Over the years, she has collected countless memorable moments to cherish forever – from hearing a lion roar next to her to observing a baby elephant finally working out how to use its trunk to drink with. “I didn’t go in analysing the industry and to be quite honest, never really noticed any chauvinistic behaviour over and above what I was used to in general being female.” These days she feels as though her body of work speaks for itself and most men are very supportive of her within the industry.If given one wish or superpower, she’d without question choose the ability to bestow balance in the natural world. I’m proud to be an official contributing photographer and cinematographer for WildAid who are working tirelessly to end the trade in illegal wildlife trafficking. We spoke to Shannon to find out what happens on some of her most gripping wildlife journeys.My interest in photography developed well after my interest in wildlife, which has been a lifelong passion.
It’s been a hard journey but I haven’t regretted it for one second!
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Shawna Benson Photography, Bigfork, Montana. This will lead to important networking opportunities. Email Share Via Email Irish Rugby AIL Division 1A Garryowen FC 32 Terenure College 31 Photography by: Kieran Ryan-Benson Photography Sunrise over the Curraghgour Boat Club, on the Shannon River, Limerick City, Ireland.. Photo by: … I had a massive male lion only metres from the vehicle I was in and he started to call to his brother who was out of sight.
Wildlife photography and filming is very difficult to break into, and I was photographing animals and wildlife professionally for 10 years before I had the opportunity to shoot for some bigger names in the wildlife industry, including National Geographic.To see more of Shannon’s amazing photos and videos, follow her on
When you have an impressive body of work and show that you can produce on demand, it will prove that you’re professional and experienced.Working as wildlife photographer, the most valuable lesson she has learned over the years is to not become complacent around wild animals. Africa has my heart and its wildlife has my soul.Australia has an abundance of wildlife and plenty of dangerous animals that I have worked with, but Africa… well, nothing compares to it!
Shannon Benson, or Shannon Wild as she is better known, is an Aussie living in Africa with an overwhelming love of wildlife. Her work has been exhibited around the world including Paris, New York and LA.
Shannon is also a published author and teacher of animal related photography workshops for the past several years.