Videos & Webinars
Churchill's Awesome Aurora
A Nat Hab Guide Story
VIDEO | How to Take Amazing Northern Lights Photos
Get expert northern lights photography tips from Expedition Leader Court Whelan, who's been photographing the brilliant spectacle of the aurora in Churchill, Manitoba, for the past decade.
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VIDEO | Churchill's Awesome Aurora: A Nat Hab Guide Story
Discover the wonder of the northern lights with Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson, who loves sharing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the aurora borealis with our Churchill travelers.
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VIDEO | Why Now's the Best Time to See the Northern Lights
Solar Cycle 25 creates ideal conditions for viewing the northern lights. Expedition Leader Court Whelan, Ph.D. explains why this period of peak solar activity will maximize your chances of seeing the aurora borealis near Churchill, Manitoba.
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VIDEO | Experience Churchill's Northern Lights
Discover the reasons why the town of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada is one of the best places on Earth to see the mystical aurora borealis.
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WEBINAR | Digital Photography 101: Your First Steps to Stunning Photos
Originally presented August 29, 2024
There’s more to taking great photos with a digital camera than just pointing and shooting, right? Absolutely. This workshop shows digital photography newbies how to capture stunning nature and wildlife images. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Giulia Ciampini breaks down key camera settings, including the “exposure triangle” (ISO, aperture and shutter speed) and how each impacts your photos. Learn how to use different shooting modes (manual, aperture priority and shutter priority) and how to adjust camera controls such as focus modes, white balance and exposure compensation to achieve the best results.
There’s more to taking great photos with a digital camera than just pointing and shooting, right? Absolutely. This workshop shows digital photography newbies how to capture stunning nature and wildlife images. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Giulia Ciampini breaks down key camera settings, including the “exposure triangle” (ISO, aperture and shutter speed) and how each impacts your photos. Learn how to use different shooting modes (manual, aperture priority and shutter priority) and how to adjust camera controls such as focus modes, white balance and exposure compensation to achieve the best results.
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WEBINAR | Travel Light, Shoot Bright: Smartphone Photography Essentials
Originally presented August 22, 2024
There’s a huge range of high-tech options when it comes to camera gear, but you’ve likely already got one of the most powerful tools for nature photography in your pocket: your smartphone. These multifunctional devices let you shoot, edit and share photos almost instantly. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Giulia Ciampini shares her tips for elevating your smartphone photography, from composition, lighting and framing techniques to advice on how to use features like portrait mode, HDR, panorama, timelapse and more on both iPhone and Android phones.
There’s a huge range of high-tech options when it comes to camera gear, but you’ve likely already got one of the most powerful tools for nature photography in your pocket: your smartphone. These multifunctional devices let you shoot, edit and share photos almost instantly. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Giulia Ciampini shares her tips for elevating your smartphone photography, from composition, lighting and framing techniques to advice on how to use features like portrait mode, HDR, panorama, timelapse and more on both iPhone and Android phones.
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WEBINAR | Know Before You Go: Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration
Originally presented January 3, 2024
There's no experience quite like watching the aurora borealis dance across a dark winter sky. Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye shares tips and tales of our Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration adventure in Churchill, Manitoba. Find out what to pack for this cold-weather adventure, learn about the various heated vantage points from which we view the northern lights (including a remote forest cabin and our custom-built glass Aurora Pod® with 360° views of the night sky), and discover what activities to expect in addition to sky gazing, from a private snowcoach journey to dog sledding.
There's no experience quite like watching the aurora borealis dance across a dark winter sky. Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye shares tips and tales of our Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration adventure in Churchill, Manitoba. Find out what to pack for this cold-weather adventure, learn about the various heated vantage points from which we view the northern lights (including a remote forest cabin and our custom-built glass Aurora Pod® with 360° views of the night sky), and discover what activities to expect in addition to sky gazing, from a private snowcoach journey to dog sledding.
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