Morten Hilmer is a former Danish special‑forces soldier turned wildlife photographer who has built a popular YouTube channel showcasing Arctic and Scandinavian fauna.
Early Days
He grew up in Denmark, picking up his first camera at age 13 and later joining the elite Sirius Sledge Patrol, where he traversed nearly 10,000 km by dog sled across Northeast Greenland’s largest national park.
Fun Facts
Morten earned the Best Danish Nature Photographer award in 2010 and was named EU Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2012; he began uploading videos to YouTube in 2015 after a decade of Arctic exploration.
Family Life
While specific details about his immediate family are not publicly documented, Morten shares his life’s passion with fellow photographer Mads Peter Iversen, who collaborates on their shared YouTube channel.
Collaborations With
Morten frequently teams up with Mads Peter Iversen to produce educational content, gear reviews, and adventure footage that resonates with a global audience of wildlife enthusiasts.