What are some tips to becoming a nature photographer and some good cameras?

What are some tips to becoming a nature photographer and some good cameras?

Nature Photography includes a very wide range of subject matter. Landscape, plants/flowers, wildlife (birds, deer, etc.), streams, ponds, rivers, lakes, etc., even close-ups of natural sceneries with emphasis on aesthetics, moreso than street photography or photojournalism. You'd have to be familiar with composition and lighting, often using filters and a tripod for your camera. You'd be using a wide angle lens for some while using a medium tele- to a long tele- for others (in order not to spook wildlife). What is most important is familiarizing yourself with the subject matter; for example, if you're interested in birds, you'd have to familiarize yourself with the particular bird (or birds, in general) and their behavior and how they react and live within their particular habitat (for example, water fowls as opposed to tree dwelling birds, or different hummingbirds). You can start learning about the different kinds of wildlife or those you're interested in by reading books and and viewing videos.

Insofar as camera, both Nikon and Canon have very good and comparable DSLR cameras and lenses. To start with, I'd recommend a mid-range Entry Level camera and a kit lens since you'll be shooting, for the most part, during the day, unless you can afford an f/2.8 zoom lens. I'm not familiar with Canon cameras, if that is what you prefer. I can recommend a Nikon D5300, which is a very good camera with great features and options without putting a huge dent in your budget. Location is key Whatever you do as a nature photographer, remember to keep a regular paying job at all times. Learn the behavior of wildlife. Shoot when they're active -- usually dawn and dusk. Get a tripod and a long telephoto lens (300mm or greater). All SLRs are good cameras. You need one for the telephoto lens. One with an APS-C sized sensor will have more reach than a so-called "full frame" sensor (35mm). A hunter's blind can be helpful. Most wildlife flees from human contact. That's why you need the telephoto lens. The wildlife that doesn't flee is the kind of wildlife that you don't want taking notice of you -- as in its next meal. Another good reason for a long telephoto. Never get between a mama bear and her cubs. It won't end well. And as Keerok mentioned, keep the day job. "Nature" is a big subject. Joedlh has assumed you mean large wildlife but insects, birds, flowers, rural landscape also fall under the "nature" umbrella.
Decide in which area you wish to specialise and concentrate on that.

Location is key

Whatever you do as a nature photographer, remember to keep a regular paying job at all times.

Learn the behavior of wildlife. Shoot when they're active -- usually dawn and dusk. Get a tripod and a long telephoto lens (300mm or greater). All SLRs are good cameras. You need one for the telephoto lens. One with an APS-C sized sensor will have more reach than a so-called "full frame" sensor (35mm). A hunter's blind can be helpful. Most wildlife flees from human contact. That's why you need the telephoto lens. The wildlife that doesn't flee is the kind of wildlife that you don't want taking notice of you -- as in its next meal. Another good reason for a long telephoto. Never get between a mama bear and her cubs. It won't end well. And as Keerok mentioned, keep the day job.

"Nature" is a big subject. Joedlh has assumed you mean large wildlife but insects, birds, flowers, rural landscape also fall under the "nature" umbrella.
Decide in which area you wish to specialise and concentrate on that.