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How to Photograph the Northern Lights - from Beginner to Advanced
If you've spent any time on social media over the last year, you'll know that the aurora borealis is going absolutely bonkers right now. ...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Jan 81 min read


Creating a Conservation Culture
As you may know, most of my travels (and photography) have a focus on conservation. Thus, I'm going to deviate, only slightly, from my...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Dec 28, 20242 min read


From Darkrooms to Polar Bears: Dana Cama on Photography, Conservation, and Social Media's Role in Storytelling
In this episode of The Wild Photographer , I welcomed Dana Cama, a powerhouse in wildlife, travel, and nature photography with a knack...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Dec 18, 20243 min read


My Complete Photo Storage and Data Transfer Workflow
In the latest episode of The Wild Photographer , I delve into my comprehensive workflow for downloading, processing, and storing digital...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Dec 8, 20243 min read


Video of bird-feeding behavior in the monarch butterfly colonies!
I've been guiding people to the monarch colonies of Mexico for over 20 years now, and each time I see something different--something...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Nov 30, 20241 min read


New Podcast: Mastering the Transition from Photography to Filmmaking: A Conversation with Jake Willers
I'm happy to say I've got another fantastic episode to share with you all and this one is a little different--we're talking about how the...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Nov 16, 20244 min read


Full-Frame vs. Crop-Sensor Cameras: What’s the Difference and Which is Right for You?
When diving into the world of new cameras, one of the most common decisions photographers face is choosing between a full-frame and a...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Nov 3, 20243 min read


How to Photograph the Monarch Migration
We're within days of monarch butterflies beginning to arrive in Mexico and once again re-populating their overwintering home, where...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Oct 20, 20241 min read


New Podcast Episode - Wildlife Photography Essentials & Effective Planning with Eddy Savage
Oh boy do I have a great new episode of The Wild Photographer to share. This time I'm interviewing good friend and exceptional photo...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Oct 9, 20242 min read


What's in my Camera Bag for a Botswana Safari
When I'm asked about my favorite place in the world to visit (I get asked this a lot) I struggle to not put an African safari at the top...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Mar 14, 20241 min read


Learn to Photograph the Northern Lights
Over the last 10 years I've had extraordinary opportunities to be underneath the aurora borealis guiding photo adventures, and even as a...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Nov 6, 20231 min read


What is the "Perfect" Daypack for Nature Travel?
Choosing a good backpack to bring with you each day during nature adventures is crucial—maybe one of the most important bits of gear we...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Sep 1, 20236 min read


Make Your Miles Count
I’m often asked about the impact of travel, tourism, and even this special brand of “conservation travel” I’m so immersed in. The...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Jul 26, 20223 min read


The single best thing you can do to travel more sustainably
Sustainable travel can be complex. From carbon offsetting, to minimizing waste, to choosing services owned by local businesses, the list...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Mar 16, 20223 min read


New Nature Photography Tutorials
Well it's now been about a month now of recording and posting podcasts, and wow, things are going swell! Thanks so much to all of you...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Apr 21, 20201 min read


New Photography Podcast - Ready!
This has been an exciting journey--getting a new podcast recorded, edited, honed, and ready for listening! I'm actively in the process of...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Mar 21, 20201 min read


Aye-aye Found!
What a sensational Madagascar wildlife expedition I embarked on this past June. As expected, the wildlife started off with a bang....

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Jul 14, 20194 min read


A Conservation Victory
When you get news as good as this, it must be shared. This past week, scientists in Mexico determined that the overwintering monarch...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Feb 3, 20192 min read


Has the modern day Homo sapien taken a new evolutionary path?
I get this question a lot, about whether humans are still evolving. It often goes like this…”If natural selection were real, why have we...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Dec 22, 20187 min read


What's your WHY?
I'm re-reading one of my favorite books, again, and it's giving me all the inspiration it did the very first time I picked it up. It's a...

Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Nov 23, 20182 min read
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