Free Guide: Narrative in Wildlife Photography

Capture more than a moment — tell a story.

Learn how to craft compelling photo sequences that reveal animal behaviour, emotional tension, and narrative depth

Inside you'll learn:

• The four essential components of a photo-narrative

• How to anticipate action and choose moments that matter

• Using time, behaviour, and environment as storytelling tools

• Tips for composing dynamic sequences — not just hero shots

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your wildlife photography voice, this short guide will help you see beyond the shutter.

This is not a technical manual.

This is a storytelling guide for photographers who want to go deeper — to transform wildlife encounters into emotionally engaging narratives.

Written by Victor Sulakvelidze and built from live presentations at the WWT London Wetland Centre, this free PDF guide walks you through real-world examples of storytelling in the wild: from split-second heron hunts to seasonal portraits of blue tits, to the subtle drama of coot parenting and lapwing aerial dogfights.