Inspiration from nature
Fast forward a few years, and Chiara has not only photographed many different birds around the world, but she has also won the 'Young Talent' award from Canon Belgium. As a result, Chiara had the opportunity to attend the Photo Days fair, where, for the first time, she had the chance to share her love for bird photography at a public event. Soon, she realized that she enjoyed sharing her passion and helping beginner bird photographers. This is now a big part in her work. That is why she started her Instagramaccount @chiaratalia_birds. “At the beginning I was just looking for someone to share my bird photos with as my friends and family very quickly got bored. On social media I found my community. From just sharing my photos my account quickly evolved, as I started to create educational content to help beginners in their bird photography journey. Here I share everything about bird photography, including the challenges, with the goal of inspiring others."
Chiara finds most of her inspiration by simply being in nature. "I love walking in a natural area, even without a camera. By observing what I see around and the birds I spot, I get ideas for my next photos." One of the most important things Chiara has learned is that planning ahead is crucial. "When you want to capture a specific photo, you need to plan ahead. Planning involves knowing which bird species you are likely to find, learning about them and their behaviour. So I research the location I'm heading to and the upcoming weather."