Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Arctic Fox Trot

    Jan 23, 2020 · Court Whelan

    The arctic is a truly magical part of our planet. It’s home to sensational wildlife and has been the focus of centuries of ardent exploration, yielding grand stories, and even…

  • Stories from the Field

    White Bear, Red Tundra

    Oct 25, 2019 · Court Whelan

    One of my top goals when embarking on a nature and wildlife photo trip is to search for the unusual. This might be an unusual animal, unusual landscape, or both.…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph a “Sun Dog”

    Jan 20, 2017 · Court Whelan

    It’s winter, which means that if you haven’t seen already, you may soon witness this odd white, cold, powder floating down from the sky, blanketing the ground in a pillowy…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this photo: The Iconic Arctic

    Nov 15, 2016 · Court Whelan

    I’m pretty sure it’s just me, but I love this shot I took last winter up in Churchill, the Polar Bear Capital of the world, and the lesser appreciated Northern Lights…