Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    Why I No Longer Use a Remote Trigger

    Nov 24, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Technology is a beautiful thing in the world of photography. However, when it comes to nature and wildlife photography that involves travel to far-off lands, having an efficient, lightweight kit…

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    How to Photograph East Africa’s Great Migration

    Oct 21, 2021 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to the most enthralling, massive wildlife spectacles on earth, the great wildebeest migration across the plains of the Serengeti and Maasai Mara has to be near the…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Maximize your Landscape Photography

    May 19, 2021 · Court Whelan

    If there is one thing that connects nearly all places of natural beauty, it’s that they also are fantastic places for classic landscape photography. Whether it’s the majestic canyon country…

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    Photo Jargon – What is a “Stop” in Photography?

    May 6, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Photography is a limitless journey into what I believe to be one of the most versatile and creative art forms. (Sculptors…feel free to call me out on that…) But like…

  • Learn by Example

    NEW Shot Settings – Wild Dog in Africa

    Mar 23, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Here at The Natural Photographer, due to popular demand, we’re starting a new category of article. Shot Settings will be a new way for you to browse through photos quickly…

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    3 Tips to Instantly Elevate your Wildlife Photography

    Mar 3, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Wildlife photography is quickly becoming one of the most sought after forms of photography. This is in part because of new camera technology allowing for better, bigger, more extraordinary photos…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Arctic Fox Trot

    Jan 23, 2020 · Court Whelan

    The arctic is a truly magical part of our planet. It’s home to sensational wildlife and has been the focus of centuries of ardent exploration, yielding grand stories, and even…

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    Step by Step Plan for Photographing the Northern Lights

    Jul 25, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Capturing the brilliance of the aurora borealis is no doubt a bucket list item for all photographers. It’s of course beautiful, but it’s also technical, challenging, and gives you the…

  • Pro Tips

    Get to Know your ISO

    Jan 20, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Understanding ISO is one of the quickest and easiest ways to elevate your photography. And the great thing is that you can do this with ANY camera, and you are…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Mystical Water in China

    Dec 29, 2018 · Court Whelan

    China usually isn’t the first thing one thinks of when they think about verdant landscapes, pristine forest, and mystical waterfalls. However, if you are willing to go off the traditional…

  • Pro Tips

    3 Tips for Photographing Kenya’s Maasai Mara

    Jul 16, 2018 · Court Whelan

    The Maasai Mara of Kenya, which turns into the Serengeti across the border into Tanzania, is perhaps one of the greatest places in Africa for spotting big wildlife. Not only…