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🎯 Why Become a Member?
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Mentorship & Workshops: Structured learning, portfolio reviews, and Q&A that translate to better frames.
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Gear Confidence: Guidance on the best camera/lens for bird/wildlife photography, plus 1:1 consultancy.
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Marketplace: Curated gear accessories & field wear - verified listings, WBN merch, and clear specs.
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Field Access: Small-group, mentor-led safaris with ethics-first planning and member rates.
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Recognition: Competitions with prize money, publication, and exhibition opportunities.
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Visibility & Resources: Member galleries, Parks & Reserves directory, and community collabs.
💡 Why Is It Free?
We didn't build WBN to gatekeep. We built it to enable. That's why membership is free - so students, amateurs, hobbyists, and working photographers can access credible learning, mentor guidance, juried competitions (with prize money), exhibitions, and our verified marketplace without a paywall.
Your presence strengthens the ecosystem. When you join, you help keep high-quality wildlife photography resources flowing, raise the bar on ethics in the field, and grow a community that shares knowledge instead of hoarding it.
🌟 What You Get
Membership is free. Create your account and unlock an end-to-end ecosystem for wildlife photography: mentors you can chat with, live workshops, mentor-led ethical safari tours, juried competitions & awards with prize money, curated exhibitions, a verified marketplace, and galleries that feature your best wildlife photos.
Quick FAQs
Everything you need to know about membership
1. Is membership free?
Yes, WBN membership is 100% free.
2. Is membership yearly?
Yes, free membership is valid for one year and can be renewed each year at no cost.
3. Does it auto-renew?
No, you'll re-confirm annually (no billing, no card).
4. Who can join?
Students, beginners, hobbyists, and professionals - anyone interested in wildlife photography.
5. What do I get as a member?
Mentor access & workshops, mentor-led ethical safari options, competitions & awards (with prize money), exhibitions, galleries, a verified marketplace, and resources.
6. Are there member-only prices or early access?
Yes, members get early access and better rates where applicable.
7. How do I sign up?
Create a free account on this page - it takes under a minute.
8. Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, deactivate from your profile - you can rejoin later.
9. Are workshops recorded or live?
Both - live sessions with Q&A, recordings/notes when available.
10. Are safaris mentor-led?
Yes, selected departures are mentor-led with trained naturalists and an ethics briefing.
11. How do competitions work?
Recurring open calls, themed challenges, and portfolio awards - juried with clear criteria and prize money for select awards.
12. What about the marketplace?
Curated gear accessories & field wear, plus 1:1 pre-/post-purchase guidance for camera/lens decisions.
13. Is my data safe?
Yes, only essential profile info is stored - no payment data (membership is free).
14. How to learn wildlife photography from experienced mentors in India?
You can learn wildlife photography directly from expert mentors by joining Wild By Nature’s FREE Membership program, India’s dedicated wildlife photography learning platform. We provide hands-on workshops, guided field sessions, live expert feedback, and mentorship opportunities for all skill levels - beginner to advanced. Simply visit our platform, choose a workshop to participate in or mentorship to start a conversation with them through our live chat option, and start training under professional wildlife photographers for absolutely FREE.