Natural Photographer Blog

  • Photo Challenge

    Photo Challenge Winner – Capturing Exceptional Light

    Oct 29, 2019 · Court Whelan

    You all are making this very challenging for ME—so many exceptional entries! What I particularly like is the variety of scenes you’ve submitted. We’ve got some amazing astrophotography, incredible sunsets,…

  • Pro Tips

    Under vs. Over-Exposure, which is better?

    Aug 21, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Exposure is really just a semi-fancy way of saying the amount of light that is in your photo. When shooting on most camera modes, the camera decides on what is…

  • Photo Challenge

    Photo Challenge – Capturing Exceptional Light

    Aug 1, 2019 · Court Whelan

    It may be cliche, but capturing light is the essence of photography. Let’s face it, you could have the most incredible scene of the Grand Canyon before you, or a…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph Animals in Back Lit Conditions

    Jul 11, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Wildlife photography is oftentimes a test of might, perseverance, and creativity. When someone sees a perfect portrait of an animal, it might make it look easy, but getting yourself into…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Photographing in Low Light

    May 31, 2019 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to wildlife photography, shooting in low light conditions is pretty commonplace. Dawn and dusk tend to be some of the best times of day for large animal…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Silhouette your Sunset Shots

    May 23, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Sunsets are one of the most iconic and “photo worthy” things when it comes to landscape photography. They can be vibrant, exotic, intriguing, and beautiful. They can do wonders for…

  • 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…

  • Pro Tips

    My Technique for Photographing Sunsets Worldwide

    Nov 25, 2018 · Court Whelan

    If there’s one thing that’s pretty much guaranteed in mother nature, it’s the fact that the sun will rise and set each day (except, of course, for polar trips around…

  • Pro Tips

    Photography 101: New Year & New Photo Skills

    Jan 3, 2018 · Court Whelan

    First of all, wishing everyone out there a very Happy New Year! I’m truly hoping that 2018 is a fantastic year for you. And if your New Year’s resolution has…

  • 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…