Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph an Arctic Sunrise or Sunset

    Feb 10, 2025 · Court Whelan

    Sunrises and sunsets are wonderfully fun to photograph, no matter where in the world you might be. However, there truly is something special about encountering—and photographing—them in the Arctic. To…

  • Stories from the Field

    Behind the Scenes in Greenland

    Feb 6, 2025 · Court Whelan

    Stepping off the plane and onto Greenland soil (well, mostly just rock and tundra!) was a visceral experience. In the first millisecond, I felt somewhere markedly newer than most places…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag – India Tiger Photo Expedition

    Nov 22, 2024 · Court Whelan

    Bengal tigers are one of the most exciting and rewarding species of wildlife to photograph for oh-so-many reasons. First off, they’re elusive, which means you’re capturing images of a rarely…

  • Photo Challenge

    Announcing Nat Hab’s 2024 Guest Photo Contest!

    Oct 2, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    Are you ready to showcase your best travel photos and celebrate the beauty of the natural world? We’re thrilled to announce Natural Habitat Adventures’ 2024 Photo Contest, exclusively for our…

  • 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…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Sunset Sunburst with Iceberg

    Sep 20, 2024 · Court Whelan

    Photographing icebergs in front of sunsets is just a winning combination. But then you get some moody clouds and nail the iconic “sunburst” with it? Well, that’s what great landscape…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Take Stunning Photographs of Orangutans in Borneo

    Aug 9, 2024 · Court Whelan

    As we seek more authentic wilderness in today’s world, Borneo stands out. It’s a spectacular combination of expansive tropical landscapes and epic wildlife—both large and small. The orangutan tends to…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Take Aerial Photos of Rain Forests

    Mar 15, 2024 · Court Whelan

    If you spend any time exploring and photographing within the tropics belt of the world (essentially, anything between the tropic of cancer and tropic of Capricorn) chances are you’re going…