Natural Photographer Blog

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag: Brazil’s Pantanal

    Sep 21, 2024 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to show-stopping wildlife photography, Brazil’s Pantanal is quickly becoming one of the world’s most enthralling destinations. Between a litany of tropical wildlife and the allure of photographing…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag?  Gorilla Photo Safari

    Feb 23, 2024 · Court Whelan

    There are lots of superlatives we give to worldwide nature photo adventures, and it’s hard to say that one is better than the other. However, anyone that has photographed mountain…

  • Pro Tips

    Shot Settings (and Gear) for Photographing Glaciers

    Feb 16, 2024 · Court Whelan

    Glaciers are no doubt some of the most alluring, stunning, and sought-after landscape features when on Photo Expeditions in northern (and southern) areas like Alaska, Iceland, Greenland and, yes, Patagonia in…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag – The Amazon

    Dec 28, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Just uttering the word Amazon conjures a feeling of the unknown…the wild…the immense. There is a lot correct about that feeling, for the Amazon truly is one of the largest…

  • Gear We Love

    The Best Lens for Polar Bear Photography

    Sep 15, 2023 · Court Whelan

    With so many choices out there for the average camera platform, prepping for a polar bear photography adventure may seem a bit daunting. However, understanding the conditions and range of…

  • Pro Tips

    Are Tele-Extenders Worth the Fuss?

    Aug 15, 2023 · Court Whelan

    There is an adage in photography that you can never really have enough telephoto power…aka, zoom. Even if you have a 400, 500, or even 800mm, there is always going to…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag – Iceland

    Oct 12, 2022 · Court Whelan

    To say that Iceland is an epic photo destination is quite an understatement. It could quite possibly be one of the best places for landscape photography on the planet. Between…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag – Africa Photo Safari Edition

    Sep 9, 2022 · Court Whelan

    It doesn’t get much better than a quintessential African safari for wildlife photography. Whether it’s iconic East African locations like Kenya’s Maasai Mara or Tanzania’s grand Serengeti National Park, or…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

    Nov 11, 2021 · Court Whelan

    In the world of adventure and nature photography, capturing the most stunning destinations in all their glory is of prime importance. Whether it’s the extraordinary waterfalls of Costa Rica, the…