I am a class 11th student, can you suggest how can I get a job in Discovery channel or National Geographic Channel?

Well, it's a very rare choice and in INDIA the scope of this kind of education is limited. However, please see below details to become a Wildlife Photographer. Personal Skills One of the essential requirements for a career in wildlife photography like any other photography is excellent technical skill. Moreover a wildlife photographer is required to have a lot of patience and ability to wait for the perfect moment to capture an image. Like any photographer, they should possess additional skills such as good hand-eye coordination, creativity, a keen eye for detail and be familiar with computer software programs needed to edit and process images. They should also have immense passion for wildlife, nature and conservation, along with willingness to work outdoors. Besides they must have good communication & persuasive skills and be persistent. Educational As specialized degree courses for wildlife photography is rare in India, one can enter the field with a Bachelors degree in photography or photojournalism. One can even do a Diploma/Certificate course in Nature and wild life photography OR Wildlife and Travel photography or so. Anyone can take up these courses after completing 10 +2. It would be a good idea to work with an established photographer before starting out on your own. There are seminars, workshops and conferences being held on wildlife photography which one could attend to further ones knowledge.

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