Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Whale Tail in Alaska

    Feb 11, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Photographing whales is just as grand as it sounds. You take a multi-ton marine mammal, mix it with the excitement of breaching, diving and tail slapping, add in a little…

  • Learn by Example

    Video Tutorial – White Balance is a Big Deal

    Sep 10, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Photography is a celebration and portrayal of light. We want to photograph in the best light to get amazing colors, right? Well then why do most folks let their camera…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Great Composition with Wildlife Photography

    Feb 24, 2019 · Court Whelan

    This is a big topic, and entire books have been written on this topic. It’s that important. However, the best way to master a specific topic is to dissect it into…

  • Pro Tips

    Get to Know your ISO

    Jan 20, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Understanding ISO is one of the quickest and easiest ways to elevate your photography. And the great thing is that you can do this with ANY camera, and you are…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Mystical Water in China

    Dec 29, 2018 · Court Whelan

    China usually isn’t the first thing one thinks of when they think about verdant landscapes, pristine forest, and mystical waterfalls. However, if you are willing to go off the traditional…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Photographing Sunsets in the Galapagos Islands

    Apr 11, 2018 · Court Whelan

    If you’re headed to the Galapagos Islands on a boat-based expedition, you’ll no doubt have the opportunity to photograph exquisite sunsets during your time on the water. Follow these simple…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this Shot: Holding a Hoodoo

    Mar 26, 2018 · Court Whelan

    It’s fun, it’s whimsical, it’s travel photography. Sometimes the mood strikes you to be a little goofy and creative while out on the trail. There are lots of examples out…