Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Motmot in Costa Rica

    Dec 28, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Within the greater realm of wildlife photography, bird photography tends to set itself apart. First of all, it requires specialty gear, which usually boils down to a considerably bigger lens. …

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Towering Glacier in Alaska

    May 8, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Glaciers can be all sizes, but some of the most impressive can be found in the Kenai Fjords of Alaska. However, glaciers can be challenging for photography because of the…

  • Photo Challenge

    Winner of our “Showcasing Shutter Speed” Challenge

    Apr 2, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Wow—this was certainly one of the most FUN photo challenges to review! The entries were all truly magnificent, and choosing a winner was quite difficult. Between rustling leaves, perfectly timed…

  • Stories from the Field

    RAW vs. JPEG – What Photo Format is Best for You?

    Mar 9, 2018 · Court Whelan

    As technologies advance on a near-monthly basis in the world of photography, with new cameras, lenses, software, and various post-processing techniques, it’s a lot to keep up with. I’m here…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips on Glacier Landscape Photography

    Jan 19, 2018 · Court Whelan

    There is perhaps no more brilliantly enigmatic landscapes to photograph than some of the great glaciated areas of our world. Whether you’re in the wilds of Patagonia or at the extreme…

  • Photo Challenge

    Photo Challenge: Showcasing Shutter Speed

    Jan 10, 2018 · Court Whelan

    As you may have read in our past article on Photography 101, understanding your camera’s shutter speed options is a tremendous way to take your photography to the next level.…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Mysterious Winter Wonderland

    Nov 22, 2017 · Court Whelan

    It happens every year – winter is coming. And being based out of Boulder, Colorado, I have wonderful access to places like Rocky Mountain National Park, Summit County, and a…

  • Pro Tips

    Three Photo Tips for Green Season African Photo Safaris

    Oct 13, 2017 · Court Whelan

    The green season in Africa is a fascinating time to explore the wilds of countries like Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and Namibia. With brief afternoon rains, otherwise dry areas…

  • 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!…