Morten Hilmer

About

Former special forces soldier turned wildlife photographer known for his photography and videography of Arctic and Scandinavian wildlife. On his YouTube channel, he showcases his photography adventures to over 500,000 subscribers. His videos provide educational content, gear reviews, personal anecdotes, and adventure documentation.

Before Fame

His lifelong passion for capturing the natural world started when he acquired his first camera when he was 13 years old. His early interest in photography coupled with a fascination for the Arctic led him to join the Sirius Sledge Patrol, which is an elite Danish naval unit operating in Northeast Greenland. He began focusing on photography after leaving the military. He joined YouTube in 2010 and uploaded his first YouTube video in November 2015. 

Trivia

He traversed nearly 10,000 kilometers by dog sled through the world's largest national park during his time with Sirius Sledge Patrol. He has spent multiple years in the Arctic since 2005. He earned the title of Best Danish Nature Photographer in 2010 and the EU Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2012.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Denmark.

Associated With

He and Mads Peter Iversen are both photographers who share their work on YouTube.