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
The Art of Nothing: Using Negative Space in Wildlife Photography
There is a moment in every photographer’s life when you realize you’re stuck. You’ve been chasing the subject. Zooming tighter. Filling the frame. Getting closer, closer, closer until your photo…
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Pro Tips
My Favorite Photo Leader Images of 2025
As the Photo Expeditions Director for Natural Habitat Adventures, an absurd number of photos cross my desk every year. Thousands of frames from every corner of the planet from guests…
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What's in the Bag
The Best Lens for Photographing Polar Bears
Photographing polar bears in the wild is one of the most exciting and rewarding wildlife photography experiences one can have. To maximize this incredible opportunity, you need the right lens…
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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
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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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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Gear We Love
The Best Lens for Polar Bear Photography
With so many choices out there for the average camera platform, prepping for a polar bear photography adventure may seem a bit daunting. However, understanding the conditions and range of…
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Pro Tips
Smartphone Photo Tips for a Polar Bear Adventure
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…
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Pro Tips
A Beginner’s Guide for Photographing Polar Bears
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…
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Pro Tips
Different Styles of Polar Bear Photography
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…