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Port Aransas Nature Stops Worth Your Time (From a Local Photographer Who’s Out There Constantly)
Discover five Port Aransas nature stops worth visiting, from marsh boardwalks to coastal preserves. A local wildlife photographer’s guide to accessible, wildlife-rich locations along the Texas coast.

Sarah Wilhelm Photography
Feb 24 min read


Why I Photograph the Living Coast Like This (And Why It’s Not Always “Perfect")
Ever wonder why a photographer takes photos the way they do? Get a behind the scenes look at my thought process and views on wildlife photography, but a small look into my editing and post processing.

Sarah Wilhelm Photography
Jan 264 min read


Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center (Port Aransas): A Local’s Guide to the Best Boardwalk on the Coast
If you want an easy, peaceful Port A nature stop with big wildlife payoff… this is it. Where are we going? If you’re in Port Aransas and you want a nature stop that’s easy, peaceful, and actually worth your time , let me point you straight to one of my favorite places on the coast: Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center . It’s calm. It’s full of life. It’s the kind of spot where you can show up with a coffee and no plan, and still leave with a camera roll full of “wait… that was

Sarah Wilhelm Photography
Jan 234 min read


Tourist Things That Make Coastal Bend Locals Cringe (Respectfully) — And What to Do Instead
Visiting the Coastal Bend? Here's a slightly sarcastic, totally helpful local guide to Coastal Bend beach etiquette—what not to do, what to do instead, and how to enjoy the Texas coast without stressing wildlife out. Basically a local big sister’s guide to the most common tourist mistakes—plus easy, wildlife-friendly tips for enjoying North Padre Island, Port Aransas, and Rockport respectfully.

Sarah Wilhelm Photography
Jan 215 min read


The Living Coast | Texas Coastal Bend Conservation Photography
A description of the project The Living Coast by Sarah Wilhelm Photography, featuring wildlife and landscapes of the Texas Coastal Bend.

Sarah Wilhelm Photography
Jan 214 min read
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