Whitney Whitehouse Photography

Whitney Whitehouse Photography I love exploring and capturing photos from my adventures. I hope my collection inspires you to get ou

The opportunity to photograph a wolf in Oregon is starting to feel nearly impossible. Unlike the landscape in the valley...
06/04/2026

The opportunity to photograph a wolf in Oregon is starting to feel nearly impossible. Unlike the landscape in the valleys of Yellowstone, Oregon’s forests are filled with dense vegetation and towering trees. If and when you do see a wolf, chances are it’s running across a road in front of you, only to disappear into the forest forever. In Lamar & Hayden Valley, you can scan hillsides from miles away and watch a pack in its natural habitat, a beautiful glimpse into their complex and playful lives.

I made a goal to photograph a wolf in Oregon probably three years ago. I guess technically I have through remote trail cameras, but for some reason I still hope to see one with my own eyes. It’s not really about the photograph anymore. It’s about witnessing a species that returned here on its own and knowing that, despite all the challenges they face, wolves are once again part of Oregon’s landscape.

The story of wolves in Oregon is unique. They were never reintroduced here, but instead found their way back to the state naturally. When I was growing up, we didn’t have a single wolf in Oregon. Today, there are more than 200. As a keystone species, their presence plays an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.

And did you know that in Deschutes County, where nine wolves live in close proximity to people and cattle, there wasn’t a single confirmed livestock depredation in 2025?

These creatures are complex, beautiful, and wildly misunderstood. Their presence in Oregon is a reminder that we still have truly wild places, and that we should be doing everything we can to protect them.

Photos 1-3: A female wolf from the Wapiti pack in Yellowstone
Slide 4: Wolves from the Upper Deschutes Pack, Oregon
Slide 5: Wolves from the Paulina Pack, Oregon

05/28/2026

It’s hard to believe Jasper and I have been adventuring together for 11 years.

These days, we’re not tackling quite as many long, rugged mountain hikes as we used to, but finding ways to keep getting outside together is important to me. Luckily, Jasper has discovered one of his favorite jobs: professional paddleboard passenger princess.

The arrangement works out pretty well. He gets to relax, take in the views, look ridiculously cute, and occasionally supervise. I do all the paddling.

One thing I love about the Switch Pro is how easily it converts between a SUP to a kayak. It gives us a comfortable way to explore the lakes together, spend more time in the mountains, and enjoy these adventures at Jasper’s pace.

Here’s to many more days on the water together 💛

Thanks to & for help getting some of these clips and to for the cover photo 🫶🏼

Something weird happened after one of my videos got a lot of views. Suddenly I felt like I was surrounded by strangers w...
05/20/2026

Something weird happened after one of my videos got a lot of views. Suddenly I felt like I was surrounded by strangers who didn’t know me, my work, or who I am outside of one moment on the internet.

I started wondering if people expected me to only post snow leopard videos now, which is funny because I don’t actually have that much more snow leopard footage to share (if any at all, sorrryyyyy 🙃).

Somewhere along the way, I caught myself thinking too much about what people would like instead of what I wanted to share.

After all these years of trying not to care what people think, it turns out sometimes I still end up right back at square one.

Anyway, here’s some photos I like because it’s World Bee Day, if you like them too, that’s great, if you don’t, that’s great too - a gentle reminder to myself that I’m doing this whole photography thing for me :)

The curious urial 👀This is the Ladakh urial, a species endemic to the Ladakh region. On a short hike, we accidentally sn...
05/20/2026

The curious urial 👀

This is the Ladakh urial, a species endemic to the Ladakh region.

On a short hike, we accidentally snuck up on three of them along a cliffside trail, separating the trio. We all startled each other, it was quite exciting 😅 After spotting them from far across valleys for days, it felt unreal to suddenly see them up-close and in vivid detail.

Their size, their horns, their muscle… it gave me a whole new perspective on just how impressive it is that a snow leopard, so much smaller in comparison, can take one down.

Ibex and urial are both an important part of the snow leopard’s diet, and ibex are generally larger and heavier than the urial.

One of the things I hope to share is that you don’t have to travel across the world to find something beautiful. Sure, t...
04/29/2026

One of the things I hope to share is that you don’t have to travel across the world to find something beautiful. Sure, there’s beauty everywhere, but there’s also beauty right where you are, in this exact moment.

I travel for photos sometimes, but I never want to feel like I have to, or make anyone else feel like they have to.

There’s this idea that beauty only exists in distant places, and I think that does a disservice to everything close to home. The truth is, there’s so much worth noticing, right in your own backyard.

04/20/2026

This snow leopard was quite injured after the hunt (if you saw my last post, you know why, I’m still surprised it survived). It was hard to watch it limp to and from the kill, in too much pain to chase away the magpies, but it was eating, and that’s what mattered.

This video was taken the day after the hunt, and by the next day we watched it walk down to the creek for water, moving much better. The resilience of these animals is incredible. 💛

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I suppose I do want to be an influencer.I want to influence you to notice the beauty that surrounds you.In every sunset....
04/07/2026

I suppose I do want to be an influencer.

I want to influence you to notice the beauty that surrounds you.

In every sunset. Every plant. Every tiny insect. Every smile from a friend, or stranger.

The world is beautiful 💛

04/07/2026

Whether I’m in the remote Himalayas or at home in Oregon, sunrise is my favorite part of the day. There’s something special about arriving before first light and setting up for a shoot in those quiet morning hours.

On my recent trip to India, I got to test out the new ModLight attachment for my case, and it was a game changer for those early setups before the sun comes up.

The light is sleek, bright, and tucks perfectly into the lid of the case until you need it. It pivots out and angles in any direction, making it easy to create a well-lit workspace for your gear when it matters most.

Definitely a must-have accessory for my fellow sunrise and sunset chasers. ✨



Video: 🤍

Julley to my friends & for waking up before the sun in this search ✨

So California Tortoiseshell butterflies are just out there with checkered-patterned eyes and I had no idea?? And it’s so...
04/04/2026

So California Tortoiseshell butterflies are just out there with checkered-patterned eyes and I had no idea?? And it’s somehow one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen??? And the hand, holding the budding leaf??? 🥹

2nd, 4th, and 5th slides are of the Echo Azure butterfly, which I have coined the runway model of the butterfly world.

And bubbles in slow motion are v cool.

I love this macro lens and the things it lets me see. Thanks for looking 🫶🏼

And to everyone who’s sent me The Secrets of the Bees, no I didn’t get to work on that project, but that’s a dream. Anyone know anyone 🙃

Got outside for a little me time today. As I left the house without my 200–600mm, I joked that I’d probably see somethin...
04/03/2026

Got outside for a little me time today. As I left the house without my 200–600mm, I joked that I’d probably see something because I didn’t bring my wildlife lens…

Cue me spotting a Great Gray Owl on the side of the road a few hours later. I NEVER randomly stumble into moments like this.

Funny how you always see something when you least expect it.

Thanks for making my day, owl friend. 💛

When I first saw it, it was in the ground and I legit thought it might be a wild turkey because the wingspan was so huge 😂

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