Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get a Group Photo in Front of the Aurora Borealis

    Aug 23, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Simply put, auroras are mesmerizing, inspiring, captivating, and…very photogenic! What’s better than having a great aurora shot? A great aurora shot with you and your friends in it, of course!…

  • Stories from the Field

    6 Inspirational Photographs from Churchill, Canada

    Feb 22, 2017 · Court Whelan

    There’s something incredibly intriguing about the arctic. It’s inhospitable, unforgiving, and absolutely stunning. The landscape is an incredible combination of stark beauty and vibrant life. Vibrant life? Perhaps it seems…

  • 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…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag? Polar Bear Expedition

    Jul 29, 2016 · Court Whelan

    The king of the arctic is an amazingly photogenic animal. As behaviorally charismatic as they are simply beautiful, Polar Bears are incredible to photograph. When gearing up for an expedition…

  • What's in the Bag

    What Kind of Wide Angle Lens to Use for Sky Photography

    Feb 25, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Within the broader world of night photography, which often requires lenses capable of wide apertures (f/2.8 or wider), lies sky photography. Also requiring “fast” lenses with wide apertures, sky photography…

  • Pro Tips

    Top 3 Skills for Photographing the Northern Lights

    Jan 15, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Shooting northern lights is one of the most sought after photographic opportunities in the world. And for good reason… it’s rare, spectacular, and an all around incredible experience. Thus, be…