For my final report for professional skills i emailed a number of photographers which specialise in Wildlife Photography. One of the photographers name is Chris Weston.
Below it will give you a link to his web page, information about him and the questions and response i received.
Chris Weston link to his website...
http://www.chrisweston.uk.com
Who is Chris Weston...
Chris Weston work tells a story he classes himself not only as a photographer but a storyteller as well. His aim of his work is to amuse emote, inform, educate and entertain.
His photos are a way of telling a story, he say that he believes that inside every body their is a story waiting to be told, the tales which he uses in his photos, a narrative.
All photos above belong to the photographer Chris Weston
I have emailed this photographer Chris Weston, emailing different photographers give me different views on this particular career in today's market. It allows me to see what others are producing and i sailed this photographer because his work is beautiful, bright and exciting to look at. Its unusual to see wild animals so close.
Questions i asked Chris Weston and his response....
1) How did you become a wildlife photographer?
A. It started as a hobby I then resigned from my full time job in IT sales and took up photography professionally.
2) What do you look for when creating your images?
A. A good story.
3) What equipment do you use?
A. A vast range of equipment. My main camera is a DSLR with lenses ranging from wide-angle to medium telephoto. I am currently experimenting with using a mirrorless camera system.
4) Do you always use a tripod?
A. Not always but whenever it is feasible to do so, yes.
5) What specific area of wildlife photography do you pay most attention in and why?
A. My speciality is endangered mammals.
6) Would you suggest that wildlife photography is a good career to follow?
A. It’s the best job I’ve ever had.
7) As an amateur photographer, how would you suggest I go about getting my work published?
A. Put a portfolio together of your VERY BEST work and show it to picture buyers, e.g. magazine editors, media agents, book publishers.
8) What advice would you give someone who is interested becoming a wildlife photographer
A. Just do it … but remember, to make a living in wildlife photography you have to think of it as a business first. It’s not all glamour and travel to exotic locations. There’s a lot of hard work and you have to be an exceptional salesman, business development expert, finance guru and administrator. 
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