Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    Bear Camp Photography – Bears & Landscapes

    Nov 25, 2022 · Court Whelan

    If you’ve been reading for a while now, you’ll see that one of my absolute favorite types of photos is the “wildlife in landscape” shot. And when it comes to…

  • Pro Tips

    Pro Tips on Photographing Alaska

    Oct 10, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Alaska is a nature photographer’s dream. It’s got it all: expansive landscapes, impressive wildlife and a sense of wilderness unlike virtually anywhere else on Earth. With all this variety, there…

  • Stories from the Field

    Landscapes of Iceland

    Aug 24, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Iceland is on another level when it comes to landscape photography. Simply put, there is no place like it in the world–that goes for both just its sheer uniqueness as well as…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag? Botswana Safari

    Jul 25, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Botswana is no doubt one of the world’s premier photographic safari destinations. While the wildlife reins supreme, the landscape is equally stunning and photogenic. Whether you’re headed there soon or…

  • Pro Tips

    Secrets to Stunning Polar Bear Photography

    Jun 30, 2022 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to wildlife photography, the more impressive the animal, the more impressive the photo. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t take incredible photos of butterflies and beetles.…

  • Pro Tips

    3 Key Camera Settings for Desert & Canyons Photography

    Jun 23, 2022 · Court Whelan

    The national parks of the Southwestern US are no doubt a treasure. They’re endlessly photogenic, extremely accessible, and right in our (sorta) backyard. While many of these places, like Bryce…

  • Pro Tips

    What is the Ideal Aperture for Landscape Photography?

    May 20, 2022 · Court Whelan

    When photographing landscapes big and small, like those in iconic landscape photography destinations like Iceland, Glacier National Park, and the Canadian Rockies, depth of field (DoF) is a primary consideration. …

  • Pro Tips

    Monarch Migration in Action

    Mar 11, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Another incredible monarch migration seasons draws to a close and I’m still in awe of the marvels I witnessed from me recent monarch photo adventures. Each time I immerse myself…

  • Pro Tips

    Tutorial for Photographing Wild Coastal Grizzly Bears

    Feb 4, 2022 · Court Whelan

    If you ask any wildlife photographer in North America what is top of their bucket list, it’s often Alaska’s Coastal Grizzlies, which are found in a relatively specific region of…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Arctic Sunset

    Dec 22, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Sunsets are fantastic no matter where in the world you get to see them. However, a blazing glow of red, purple, and orange when in the arctic just has something extra-special…

  • Pro Tips

    5 Techniques for Photographing Africa’s Big Cats

    Dec 16, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Photographing the big cats of Africa is simply extraordinary. There are many thrilling experiences in the world of nature and wildlife photography, from bears, tigers, the entire suite of wildlife…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

    Nov 11, 2021 · Court Whelan

    In the world of adventure and nature photography, capturing the most stunning destinations in all their glory is of prime importance. Whether it’s the extraordinary waterfalls of Costa Rica, the…