Shoot at eye-level

Getting low and placing yourself below an animal’s eye level enables you to angle the lens upwards and emphasise the subject’s size. Thinking carefully about your positioning is particularly important for wildlife photography, as it creates a real connection in your photos between the photographer and subject. When viewing portraits, the subject’s eyes often attract the viewers’ attention to your photo, so this is a good feature to focus on when capturing your shot.

Research your subject

Foxes tend to venture out in the early mornings or before the sun sets, but they are mainly nocturnal by nature. In cities, it is possible to spot them wandering around the streets at night, so street lighting can be used to your advantage in these situations. Don’t hesitate to ask people in your local area about regular sightings and then explore those avenues, as those tips are likely to pay off.

Take a lot of photos

Use moments when you finally come face-toface with your subject to shoot an abundance of frames, as opportunities like this can be few and far between. It is best to ensure that you give yourself the best possible chance to obtain sharp, in-focus photographs of your subject.