Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    One Key Trick for Photographing Sunsets

    Dec 14, 2016 · Court Whelan

    We’ve all been there, an amazing sunset in front of us, with light changing by the second…morphing and getting better and better. We’re trying to capture the stunning radiance in…

  • Pro Tips

    3 Tips on Photographing Glaciers

    Nov 23, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Photographing glaciers, despite their grandeur, can be somewhat challenging. While it may be challenging to physically get to an area where you can photograph glaciers in good conditions, destinations such as…

  • Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field – Bryce Canyon Overhang

    Sep 26, 2016 · Court Whelan

    If you’ve ever been on one of my photo trips that I guide, you’ll know that I am constantly talking about light, and how it is the most critical of…

  • Learn by Example

    Getting this Shot – Desert Golden Hour

    Aug 23, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Although this is a seemingly simple photo, it’s the subtle nuances of layers and gradients of colors that make it evocative. Finding scenes that allow for “layering” shots like this…

  • Learn by Example

    Shot Setting Tips for River Hiking Photography

    Jun 22, 2016 · Court Whelan

    When in the Canyons of the Southwest, one of the highlights is surely getting into the canyons themselves and photographing the mysterious corridors that appear all around you. Some are…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag? Alaska

    Jun 1, 2016 · Court Whelan

    There are a number of ways to see and photograph Alaska, ranging from cruises, to overland trips, to specialized wildlife viewing expeditions in far flung corners of the state. However,…

  • Stories from the Field

    2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

    May 9, 2016 · Court Whelan

    You may have heard, but we’re hosting a photography contest right here at the Daily Wildlife Photo of the Day / Natural Photographer! We’re excited to see your stuff, and…