Natural Photographer Blog

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Glacier National Park

    Mar 8, 2024 · James Beissel

    My typical summer day in Glacier National Park goes something like this: wake up well before sunrise, dump coffee into a travel mug, cram something that will pass for breakfast…

  • 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

    Mastering Shutter Speed for Alaska Photography

    Nov 13, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Alaska is the big one—it’s a big state, of course, but it’s an even bigger photographic opportunity. I often say that African safaris may be the holy grail of wildlife…

  • Pro Tips

    An Easy Gamechanger for Stunning Sunset Photography

    Jun 15, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Today’s photography can get pretty complicated. The cameras are getting fancier and the post-processing and editing software is infinitely capable, but also infinitely complex. It’s nice when you come across…

  • Pro Tips

    Photographing India’s Wild Landscapes

    May 25, 2023 · Court Whelan

    India may be known as a premier wildlife safari destination, what with its spectacular tigers and all, but the natural landscapes are equally captivating and worth every effort to capture…

  • Pro Tips

    Video Tutorial on Monarch Migration Photography

    May 10, 2023 · Court Whelan

    It’s no secret that the monarch butterfly migration is one of my favorite things to photograph. I’ve been guiding and photographing those little buggers in the fir forests of Central…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips on Photographing Brilliant Skies around the World

    May 3, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Spectacular skies provide a photography feature by themselves or as part of a captivating landscape. While nearly any region on any content is fair game, some of the places with…

  • Pro Tips

    A Simple Trick to Improve Your Landscape Photography

    Jan 27, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Landscape photography is one of the purest forms of nature photography and is as enjoyable, captivating, and breathtaking as ever. While cameras, lenses, and editing programs improve, the ability to…

  • Pro Tips

    3 Tips for Capturing Costa Rica’s Landscapes

    Dec 30, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Costa Rica is one of my favorite places on the planet. The wild tropical jungle, vast biodiversity and a conservation-focused culture that inspires me beyond words. However, there is a…