Natural Photographer Blog

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Gear We Love

    One of the Only Filters I Use

    Oct 16, 2018 · Court Whelan

    In an age where Photoshop, Lightroom, and other processing apps can do nearly everything we once relied on filters for, it’s key to know which filters are still useful in…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Canyon View

    Oct 1, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Travel photography and landscape photography can often be blended together to create an image that really immerses the viewer into the scene. I’ll often teach that having people or vehicles…

  • Pro Tips

    Best Techniques for Landscape Photography in Alaska

    Aug 14, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Alaska is among my favorite places on earth to photograph due to its abundance of both wildlife and landscapes. There are some places in the world where the wildlife dominates…

  • Pro Tips

    Photo Jargon – What is a “Full Stop”?

    Jul 30, 2018 · Court Whelan

    In the world of photography, there can sometimes appear to be an entirely unique language—one that has some pretty technical-sounding words. Words and phrases like full stop, bokeh, grain, ND…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Gorilla “Filling the Frame”

    Jul 9, 2018 · Court Whelan

    I’m just returning after a sensational photo expedition to Uganda and Rwanda and can’t wait to share photos from the field, as well as techniques for how to get incredible…

  • Learn by Example

    Video Tutorial – White Balance Comparisons

    Jun 27, 2018 · Court Whelan

    White balance is really quite an untapped resource. It’s easy to set your camera to AWB, Auto White Balance, but you may be missing out on lots of creative control. And…

  • Learn by Example

    Video Tutorial – Photo Composition in Bryce Canyon

    May 31, 2018 · Court Whelan

    It’s that time of year when Bryce Canyon is just dreamy. The days are long, the sunsets are spectacular, and the weather at 9,000 ft of elevation is simply gorgeous. …

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Misty Morning in Borneo

    May 7, 2018 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to tropical jungles, the cool misty mornings are not only some of the best times to spot wildlife, but also great times to photograph the landscapes, too. …

  • Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field – Landscapes of Borneo

    Apr 20, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Having just returned from guiding an expedition in Borneo, I can tell you that it is an absolute biological treasure chest. With sightings of extraordinary animals like pygmy elephants, orangutans,…