Frequently asked questions
As of 2025, I am actively working on a wildlife photography project focused on finding and documenting local pine martens. My goal is to capture them in environmental photographs rather than simple portraits. Pine martens have always been such an interesting species for me, but they are extremely rare. Finding them and what paths they will take is very difficult. Pine martens are mostly active during the night, meaning i had to learn a completely new skill of using camera traps and flashes for wildlife photography. This is turning out to be a challenging but exciting project, and I have already gotten some amazing results.
For more info on the project, you may visit the link below:
Updated 13 July 2025
Most likely not in the traditional way. But if you want to collaborate on a wildlife photography project, don’t hesitate to send me an invite and tell me more! Examples of animals I want to do projects on include Otters, Pine Martens, Foxes, Badgers, Lynxs, Wolfs, Minks, Polecats, Kingfishers, and many more mammals! I am always open to working with other dedicated wildlife photographers.
My primary wildlife photography camera is a mirrorless Canon R7. It is a fast and highly reliable mirrorless camera with an electronic shutter, allowing me to photograph wildlife in complete silence.
My go-to lens for wildlife photography is the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM. It gives me great reach and sharpness, without weighing me down too much when I’m out in the field. It is also extremely versatile, allowing me to zoom out and get incredible environmental images of wildlife when they get very close.
With this lightweight camera setup, I rarely use a tripod. The exception is if I am doing any static wildlife photography, such as waiting for fox cubs, kingfishers, or badgers.
No, none of my images are generated by AI. All of my images are captured through traditional wildlife photography. I spend countless hours in the field, studying animal behavior, and working in nature to get authentic images. While I sometimes do use AI for tasks like denoising to enhance image quality, it doesn’t alter the core of the image or its authenticity.
No. My photos are available for licensing, but permission is required for any use. Please contact me via e-mail contact@denatlahi.com for inquiries about image licensing.
Yes, all my wildlife photographs are available for purchase as a print, with free shipping in Sweden. You can purchase prints on my website Prints Page or contact me.
Prints are made with authentic FUJIFILM Crystal Archive Photo Paper. Made-to-order, carefully packaged, and shipped worldwide in secure protective tubes.
Finding wildlife and mammals involves extensive field research, patience, and building a database of concurrent observations. I monitor their habitats closely, studying their behavior and routines. Using a trail camera is an important tool for tracking their movements and gathering information on their patterns. I look for tracks and poop all over the place. By continuously tracking information about their patterns of location and direction I can understand their behavior and improve my chances of capturing them on camera.
Image: A pile of fox poop, marking territory
I started photographing in 2023. This was when I bought my first camera, which was a Canon 70D. In the beginning, I only photographed birds, as they were the easiest to find. In 2024, I started working with mammals and got my first images of badgers and foxes.
For my main DSLR camera trap, I use a Canon 550D paired with the standard 18–55mm kit lens. It’s housed in a homemade waterproof box that’s been holding up well in the field. I also run a Canon 500D for some of my other trap setups. Sometimes I also use a Canon 10-18mm lens for extreme wide-angle shots.
When it comes to flashes, my go-to is the Nikon SB-28. It has a reliable standby mode, low power draw, and a quick recycle time that makes it ideal for wildlife photography. I also use a mix of other Nikon flashes, including the SB-24, SB-25, SB-26, SB-600, and SB-80DX. They’re all solid performers and work well in different lighting setups. As for connections, I prefer everything to be wired. Wireless connections are such a hassle, in my opinion.
The triggering system is something I put together myself. It’s a custom build using an inexpensive PIR (passive infrared) motion sensor connected to a programmable microcontroller. This setup lets me fine-tune how the camera responds to movement, giving me much more control over timing and shutter behavior.
I own two personal websites, the primary one being denatlahi.com [this website]. I also run the website denatlahi.se, which is a simplified Swedish version.