How to Photograph Dragonflies

Photographing dragonflies and damselflies (the female dragonfly) takes perseverance and a few tricks. Some photographers prefer to use a flash when shooting dragonflies and some do not; experiment to see which you prefer. If it is breezy, a flash can help clean up your photo. Quality noise-reduction software will also help clean up photos. Dragonflies are most active mornings and midday, and can be found seasonally from May to November.

Instructions

Scout out a good location. Find where the dragonflies live; usually this is near water. The best time to find your dragonfly subjects are on sunny days with little to no wind.

Secure your camera on the tripod. The tripod is necessary since you will be using the zoom or macro setting on your camera.

Set your camera's white balance based on the weather conditions--sunny or cloudy.

Set the ISO to 400. This setting will capture the dragonfly without the blurring that any small movement might make. A lower ISO can reduce noise in the photo but could result in blurred photos. Experiment with the setting until you achieve the dragonfly photo you want.

Set your camera to the "continuous burst" setting. This will give you more chances of shooting the best photo of the dragonfly.

Focus in on the dragonfly eye. This will give depth to your photo. Shoot in quick burst to get the most photos. This will increase your chances of getting a great picture.

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