Learn by Example
How to Get this Shot – Polar Bears Sparring
Capturing wildlife behaviors and action in your nature photography can be one of the most thrilling things to do with a camera (ok, so I’m a little biased). And when…
Natural Photographer Blog
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Pro Tips
Techniques for Landscape Photography While on a Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
It’s easy to think of the mighty polar bear as the be all end all of photo goals and opportunities when in the arctic. After all, they are beyond majestic…
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Pro Tips
Tips on Photographing “Everything Else” on Northern Lights Photo Adventures
Arctic photo adventures offer some of the best ways to consistently photograph the northern lights. However, you are sure to have time throughout the daytime hours to capture a wondrous…
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Pro Tips
How Much Telephoto Do You Need to Photograph Churchill’s Polar Bears?
Telephoto lenses are must-haves when it comes to wildlife photography. They bring the action closer to you, so that more of your frame is filled with the animals you’re photographing…
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Pro Tips
What is the Right Shutter Speed to Photograph Sparring Bears?
Notice how I didn’t start off by saying “the best” shutter speed. Honestly, even saying “right” is a bit tricky, as there are several things to consider beyond shutter speed…
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Learn by Example
How to Get this Shot – Aurora above Trees
The northern lights is one of the most enchanting things to capture for any photographer. And the great thing is that you don’t need to be an expert or even…
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Stories from the Field
Stories from the Field – Patience is a Virtue
We all know that wildlife does what it wants, and we wouldn’t want it any other way! In fact, it’s the unpredictable, uncontrollable nature of, well, nature, that keeps me…
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Learn by Example
How to Get This Shot – Aurora over the Boreal Forest
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…
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Learn by Example
Playing with Light while Photographing Polar Bears
Let’s face it, the tundra can look like a bleak place. It’s somewhat of an arctic desert, in fact. However, these types of landscapes lend themselves very well for the…
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Pro Tips
Secrets to Stunning Polar Bear Photography
When it comes to wildlife photography, the more impressive the animal, the more impressive the photo. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t take incredible photos of butterflies and beetles.…
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Pro Tips
5 Techniques and Tips for Photographing Polar Bears
It’s hard to find any nature photographer that doesn’t want to go on an adventure to photograph wild polar bears in the Arctic. They’re one of the most impressive animals…
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Learn by Example
How to get this shot – Arctic Fox Trot
The arctic is a truly magical part of our planet. It’s home to sensational wildlife and has been the focus of centuries of ardent exploration, yielding grand stories, and even…