Paul Nicklen: A Photography Masterclass

— —

Paul Nicklen

A Photography Masterclass

Paul Nicklen

$39.99

Paperback

Forthcoming
Pre-Order now

QTY:

English

Quarto Books
24 March 2026

Special kinds of photography; Photo & image editing

Join Paul Nicklen - renowned conservationist, wildlife and art photographer - for a rare, tell-all masterclass in photography. Drawing on more than three decades of experience, including 20 years of shooting for National Geographic, Nicklen distils his craft into 20 key lessons, each with a clear and simple takeaway. Whether you're a beginner picking up a camera for the first time or an experienced photographer wanting to refine your practice, this is the essential handbook for all photographers interested in the natural world. In this book you will: Learn essential practices to spark creativity and develop your own style, from ""sketching with a camera"" to Nicklen's 20-60-20 philosophy for experimentation. Gain confidence and build your profile through techniques for silencing self-doubt, setting achievable goals and embracing failure as part of growth. Read the stories behind Nicklen's iconic wildlife images, including photographing emperor penguins in Antarctica and grizzly bears in the Canadian Arctic. Discover how to use your photography ethically and powerfully, capturing images that respect nature while telling stories that inspire change. Try out projects you can start close to home - from studying animal behaviour in your backyard to building a compelling photo essay - and apply them wherever your camera takes you.

Illustrated throughout with Nicklen's award-winning images, this is your invitation from the master of art and wildlife photography to see the natural world differently, using your camera as a tool for art, joy and impact.

By: Paul Nicklen
Imprint: Quarto Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781836009818
ISBN 10: 183600981X
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 24 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

DRAFT structure A series of fully-illustrated bite-sized chapters, each focusing on a how-to aspect of Paul’s photography Introduction Where I hunt for inspiration Using emotion to tell the story Things I’ve learned along the way The Golden Rules of working with endangered animals Respect the Wild Editing: A few pro tricks Find the kit that works for you Composition tips Embracing uncertainty Out in the Field: Be Prepared Promoting and publicising Getting up close Shooting from distance Making the extreme accessible Make It Matter: The Sea Legacy movement Find your niche and your style

Paul Nicklen is an award-winning Canadian wildlife and art photographer and marine biologist who has documented the beauty and plight of our planet for more than 30 years. He has won more than 30 of conservation and photography's most prestigious awards, including the BBC's Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the World Press Photo for Photojournalism.