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  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Blue Hour in Yellowstone

    Dec 22, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Wintertime is a fantastic time for evening and night photography, as the shorter days make it easier to get out there in the perfect light, without having to burn that…

  • Learn by Example

    Bear Camp Photography – Bears & Landscapes

    Nov 25, 2022 · Court Whelan

    If you’ve been reading for a while now, you’ll see that one of my absolute favorite types of photos is the “wildlife in landscape” shot. And when it comes to…

  • Pro Tips

    Different Styles of Polar Bear Photography

    Nov 18, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Polar bears are not only an icon of the arctic, but an icon of wildlife photography the world over. Perhaps it’s a bit about their rarity and partly due to…

  • Pro Tips

    The Best Camera Settings for African Safaris

    Nov 7, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Being able to walk out your tent in the morning with your camera ready for action is key when you’re on a safari in Africa. There is simply so much…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag – Iceland

    Oct 12, 2022 · Court Whelan

    To say that Iceland is an epic photo destination is quite an understatement. It could quite possibly be one of the best places for landscape photography on the planet. Between…

  • Pro Tips

    Pro Tips on Photographing Alaska

    Oct 10, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Alaska is a nature photographer’s dream. It’s got it all: expansive landscapes, impressive wildlife and a sense of wilderness unlike virtually anywhere else on Earth. With all this variety, there…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag – Africa Photo Safari Edition

    Sep 9, 2022 · Court Whelan

    It doesn’t get much better than a quintessential African safari for wildlife photography. Whether it’s iconic East African locations like Kenya’s Maasai Mara or Tanzania’s grand Serengeti National Park, or…

  • Stories from the Field

    Landscapes of Iceland

    Aug 24, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Iceland is on another level when it comes to landscape photography. Simply put, there is no place like it in the world–that goes for both just its sheer uniqueness as well as…