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  • Pro Tips

    Step by Step Plan for Photographing the Northern Lights

    Jul 25, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Capturing the brilliance of the aurora borealis is no doubt a bucket list item for all photographers. It’s of course beautiful, but it’s also technical, challenging, and gives you the…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Photographing Whales (and More) in Baja

    Jul 17, 2019 · Court Whelan

    There’s something about watching whales that connects us to the natural world in a truly profound way. It’s a glimpse into a vast undersea world with one of the most…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph Animals in Back Lit Conditions

    Jul 11, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Wildlife photography is oftentimes a test of might, perseverance, and creativity. When someone sees a perfect portrait of an animal, it might make it look easy, but getting yourself into…

  • Pro Tips

    Photo Jargon – Full Frame Equivalent (FFE)

    Jun 26, 2019 · Court Whelan

    If you’ve got a camera system that requires you to change lenses, you do doubt have a general idea of what focal lengths do what. However, with the advent of…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in my Camera Bag? Polar Bear Photography

    Jun 19, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Although it’s just now feeling like summer, I can’t help but think what’s awaiting us this fall in Churchill, Canada—the annual migration of about a thousand polar bears, Ursus maritimus…The…

  • Gear We Love

    Nikon Z6: A wildlife photographer’s perspective

    Jun 7, 2019 · Guest Contributor

    By Guest Contributor Mac Mirabile My passion for photography began more than 20 years ago, before digital SLRs, with coursework in photojournalism. The drive to document what I see and…

  • Gear We Love

    Underwater Photography in the Galapagos Islands

    Jun 5, 2019 · Court Whelan

    The Galapagos Islands is certainly one of the most fascinating places on earth, and this is true both above and below the water line. While on land you’re likely to…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Photographing in Low Light

    May 31, 2019 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to wildlife photography, shooting in low light conditions is pretty commonplace. Dawn and dusk tend to be some of the best times of day for large animal…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Silhouette your Sunset Shots

    May 23, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Sunsets are one of the most iconic and “photo worthy” things when it comes to landscape photography. They can be vibrant, exotic, intriguing, and beautiful. They can do wonders for…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Towering Glacier in Alaska

    May 8, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Glaciers can be all sizes, but some of the most impressive can be found in the Kenai Fjords of Alaska. However, glaciers can be challenging for photography because of the…