Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    Best Techniques for Landscape Photography in Alaska

    Aug 14, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Alaska is among my favorite places on earth to photograph due to its abundance of both wildlife and landscapes. There are some places in the world where the wildlife dominates…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag? India Tiger Photo Safari

    Dec 1, 2017 · Court Whelan

    There might be nothing quite as majestic, alluring, and photogenic as the mighty tiger. Being the largest cat in the world earns it a renowned reputation, but they are notoriously…

  • Pro Tips

    What to Expect When Photographing in Peru

    Oct 30, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Peru is easily one of the top biodiversity hotspots of the world. From towering mountains and misty cloud forests to the Amazon River and its many tributaries—not to mention rich…

  • 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!…

  • Learn by Example

    My Favorite Five Things to Photograph in Costa Rica

    Jul 25, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Costa Rica is yet another destination that is a nature photographer’s dream. With stunning scenery, and fascinating wildlife, you really can get it all. However, whenever I’m down in the…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Turn any Sunset into a Spectacular Photo

    Jun 7, 2017 · Court Whelan

    We’ve all been there before. We’re out photographing, maybe in our local park or perhaps in a far off destination in some corner of the world…anticipating an amazing sunset on…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

    May 19, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Madagascar is a wildlife photographer’s dream. And it’s also a travel photographers dream. As well as a landscape photographers dream. And heck, it’s a macro wildlife photographer’s dream, too! That…

  • Pro Tips

    7 Reasons to Photograph Botswana’s Green Season

    May 10, 2017 · Court Whelan

    As a photographer, you should seriously consider Botswana’s green season when thinking about your next safari destination. The wildlife is abundant and the colors are sensational. And if you’re the…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Namibia

    May 1, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Well I’m going to make it difficult for you on this one. Namibia is one of the most photographically-diverse destinations on our planet. This is great for the photographer, but…

  • Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field – Tiger Photo Safari

    Apr 24, 2017 · Court Whelan

    The excitement was mounting greater with each minute that passed as we bumped along in our safari jeep into the interior of Ranthambore National Park. The scenery – stunning, the…