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  • A Pro Tip on Photographing in Snowy Environments

    Aug 7, 2016 · Court Whelan

    If you’re a keen photographer, you very likely have or will shoot in snowy environments at some point. In addition, photographing in the snow isn’t just confined to winter anymore,…

  • 5 Tips for Cultural Photography While Traveling

    Jul 22, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Nature and wildlife photography might be my biggest passion, but there are so many stories to tell when diving into the realm of cultural photography that it simply cannot be…

  • The Best Settings for Bird Photography

    Jul 13, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Wow – the best settings, huh? Well, truthfully, saying that one combination of settings is the best is a bit like saying you only have one kind of food that…

  • How to Pack Light with Camera Gear for Big Travel

    Jul 7, 2016 · Court Whelan

    To get to the world’s most mesmerizing habitats and have the opportunity to photograph the wildlife you encounter often requires pretty significant travel. Planes, trains, and automobiles are the norm…

  • 5 Tips on Photographing Elephants

    Jun 16, 2016 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to wildlife affinity, perhaps no other creature carries as large a fan club as do the magnificent elephants of Africa. Their size, demeanor, intelligence, and general presence…

  • 3 Tips for Photographing Bears at Close Range

    May 23, 2016 · Court Whelan

    It’s getting to be that time of year – the flowers are starting to bloom, birds are starting to sing, and brown bear photo expeditions are coming up! To make…

  • How to Photograph Hummingbirds

    Apr 25, 2016 · Court Whelan

    This could be a subject to take up an entire book, as there are many different techniques, along with opinions, as to what the best way to photograph hummingbirds may…

  • 5 Tips on Improving your Landscape Photography

    Apr 6, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Whether you’re a budding photographer, have a photo trip planned, or are just falling a bit too much “into the routine” of photographing landscapes, the following tried and true tips…

  • Big Zoom Lenses on African Safaris

    Feb 18, 2016 · Court Whelan

    If you shoot with a camera that has interchangeable lenses and are thinking about camera gear to bring on a wildlife safari to Africa, the first thing that likely comes…

  • Top 3 Skills for Photographing the Northern Lights

    Jan 15, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Shooting northern lights is one of the most sought after photographic opportunities in the world. And for good reason… it’s rare, spectacular, and an all around incredible experience. Thus, be…