Learn by Example

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  • How to Get This Shot – African Sunset

    Mar 4, 2019 · Court Whelan

    There’s something unmistakable about the sun setting over the glorious African savanna. Between the wide open expanse of places like Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti, along with the amazing hues and…

  • How to get this shot – Tree Iguana in Costa Rica

    Jan 27, 2019 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to regions and countries with high biodiversity, reptiles are often one of the groups that tend to be highly photogenic and amazing to watch. They’re often unique…

  • How to Get this Shot – Mystical Water in China

    Dec 29, 2018 · Court Whelan

    China usually isn’t the first thing one thinks of when they think about verdant landscapes, pristine forest, and mystical waterfalls. However, if you are willing to go off the traditional…

  • How to get this shot – Bull Elks Battling

    Oct 22, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Jackson, Wyoming is an outdoor lover’s paradise. It’s astonishingly close to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, and a multitude of hikes, scenic drives, and prime wildlife watching areas. …

  • How to get this shot – Canyon View

    Oct 1, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Travel photography and landscape photography can often be blended together to create an image that really immerses the viewer into the scene. I’ll often teach that having people or vehicles…

  • Video Tutorial – White Balance Comparisons

    Jun 27, 2018 · Court Whelan

    White balance is really quite an untapped resource. It’s easy to set your camera to AWB, Auto White Balance, but you may be missing out on lots of creative control. And…

  • How to get this shot – Misty Morning in Borneo

    May 7, 2018 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to tropical jungles, the cool misty mornings are not only some of the best times to spot wildlife, but also great times to photograph the landscapes, too. …

  • How to get this Shot: Holding a Hoodoo

    Mar 26, 2018 · Court Whelan

    It’s fun, it’s whimsical, it’s travel photography. Sometimes the mood strikes you to be a little goofy and creative while out on the trail. There are lots of examples out…

  • How to get this shot – Snowy Bison

    Feb 19, 2018 · Court Whelan

    It’s prime time for winter photography, and there may be no better place than Yellowstone in the winter to get the shots you’ve always wanted. From snowy Grand Tetons, to…