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  • Learn by Example

    How to Get This Shot – Aurora over the Boreal Forest

    Jul 17, 2023 · Court Whelan

    If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again—photographing the northern lights is one of the most thrilling things any photographer can experience. It’s a combination of intense beauty, and…

  • Pro Tips

    Smartphone Photo Tips for a Polar Bear Adventure

    Jun 27, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Smartphones have become an indispensable piece of gear and are becoming increasingly more versatile, higher quality, and of course extremely easy to use. When talking about “the best camera in…

  • Learn by Example

    How To Get This shot – Bee-Eater in Tanzania

    Jun 22, 2023 · Court Whelan

    The birds of Africa don’t generally get the limelight in photography, as they tend to be upstaged by the larger, more well-known fauna like lions, giraffes, and elephants. However, when…

  • Pro Tips

    An Easy Gamechanger for Stunning Sunset Photography

    Jun 15, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Today’s photography can get pretty complicated. The cameras are getting fancier and the post-processing and editing software is infinitely capable, but also infinitely complex. It’s nice when you come across…

  • Pro Tips

    Three Key Techniques for Photographing Lemurs in Madagascar

    Jun 9, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Few animals capture the imagination and allure of “the exotic” than a lemur. Made famous by countless shows, ranging from nature documentaries to children’s shows movies, lemurs are just plain…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Wild Borneo Adventure

    Jun 2, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Photographing a real-deal tropical wilderness is thrilling on every level. Anytime I’m in pure wilderness, I’m elated at just the sheer remoteness and pristine nature of it. But when you…

  • Pro Tips

    Photographing India’s Wild Landscapes

    May 25, 2023 · Court Whelan

    India may be known as a premier wildlife safari destination, what with its spectacular tigers and all, but the natural landscapes are equally captivating and worth every effort to capture…

  • Pro Tips

    A Beginner’s Guide for Photographing Polar Bears

    May 18, 2023 · Court Whelan

    When in the presence of spectacular wildlife, photography is irresistible. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a seasoned photographer to get stupendous photos of polar bears when you see them…

  • Pro Tips

    Video Tutorial on Monarch Migration Photography

    May 10, 2023 · Court Whelan

    It’s no secret that the monarch butterfly migration is one of my favorite things to photograph. I’ve been guiding and photographing those little buggers in the fir forests of Central…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips on Photographing Brilliant Skies around the World

    May 3, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Spectacular skies provide a photography feature by themselves or as part of a captivating landscape. While nearly any region on any content is fair game, some of the places with…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Majestic Lion in Africa

    Apr 27, 2023 · Court Whelan

    There is something intensely captivating about lions. For many of us we have “grown up” knowing about them and one day dreaming about seeing their beauty face-to-face. They’re the king…