Natural Photographer Blog

  • Gear We Love

    What Is My Favorite Lens for Photographing in Madagascar?

    Mar 9, 2025 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to extraordinary photography—in the very literal sense of way beyond the ordinary—Madagascar is hard to beat. It’s got big landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and a travel and cultural…

  • 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…

  • Pro Tips

    Video Tutorial: Photographing Bears in Alaska

    Nov 8, 2024 · Court Whelan

    It’s never too early to start thinking about summertime bear photography in spectacular places like Alaska. Whether it’s part of a grander, all-encompassing Alaska nature safari throughout the wildlife hotspots,…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph Hippos at Waterline

    Oct 30, 2024 · Court Whelan

    Photographs of hippos are deceptively challenging. Not because it’s hard to find them, necessarily. Nor is it because they aren’t photogenic or found in beautiful, wild habitat. Mainly, it’s because…

  • 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…

  • 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 Get Perfect Wildlife Portraits in Africa

    Jul 10, 2024 · Court Whelan

    The classic wildlife portrait is one of the first photos we aim to achieve in any given wildlife encounter—especially those as extraordinary as you are likely to have in Africa.…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Get Started with Conservation Photography

    May 2, 2024 · Court Whelan

    We are remarkably fortunate to be able to travel the world in search of extraordinary wildlife, stunning landscapes, and captivating travel experiences. I believe we owe something back to mother…

  • Gear We Love

    What Is the Single Best Lens for the Galapagos Islands?

    Dec 10, 2023 · Court Whelan

    To say that the Galapagos Islands are spellbinding is an understatement. From the wild, unique animals to the moon-like landscape juxtaposed with one of the most vibrant marine ecosystems in…

  • Pro Tips

    Secrets to Lemur Photography in Madagascar

    Dec 7, 2023 · Court Whelan

    It is definitely no secret that I’m enamored with the wildlife of Madagascar. Some might say it’s my favorite wildlife photography destination, given the incredible variety, rarity, and general photogenic…

  • Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field – Patience is a Virtue

    Nov 22, 2023 · Court Whelan

    We all know that wildlife does what it wants, and we wouldn’t want it any other way! In fact, it’s the unpredictable, uncontrollable nature of, well, nature, that keeps me…