Avoiding insect bites in the field is not just about bug spray. Learn how photographers can use clothing, repellent strategy, and a few simple habits to reduce bites, protect gear, and stay focused on making images.

There’s a unique rhythm to photographing nature’s extremes—the frost on a leaf and the caribou crossing a ridge. In this guide, I share how I plan a single trip to capture both ends of that spectrum, from macro to mammals, using a lightweight two-lens setup, location strategy, and ethical field practices that let nature lead the story.