Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    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

    Perfecting your Wildlife Photography in Africa

    Sep 23, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Africa is the big show…the ultimate nature and wildlife photo expedition. Thus, you’ll want to hone your skills before your adventure to ensure you get the best photos possible. Let’s talk…

  • Pro Tips

    Why you should “choose” your background

    Mar 4, 2021 · Court Whelan

    When your photograph features some sort of subject (we are partial to wildlife, of course!) you can instantly improve the photo by making sure you are cognizant of your background…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in my Camera Bag? Yellowstone Winter Photography

    Sep 30, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Winter wonderlands come in many shapes and sizes, but there is perhaps none grander than the one you’ll encounter in Yellowstone National Park. With its immense scenic beauty and sensational…

  • Photo Challenge

    Winner of Backyard Photography Challenge

    May 20, 2020 · Court Whelan

    All I can say is WOWZERS! You have all outdone yourselves this time. This is no doubt the most difficult photo challenge to choose from in our many year history…

  • Photo Challenge

    Photo Challenge: Backyard Photography

    Apr 16, 2020 · Court Whelan

    I think it’s safe to say that many of us are spending more time than usual in our backyards these days. That combined with the refreshing springtime air, new blooms,…

  • Pro Tips

    Nature, Wildlife, and Travel Photography Webinars

    Apr 11, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Greetings fellow photo friends! Recently I had the great pleasure of presenting two photo webinars for Natural Habitat Adventures, specifically on Nature and Wildlife Photography. Over the course of these…

  • Pro Tips

    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…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Costa Rica

    Jan 15, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Costa Rica is one of the world’s real biological treasure chests. Not only is it home to multiple species of “big cat” like jaguars, ocelots, margays and others, but it…

  • Pro Tips

    New Year, New Travel Photo Tips for 2020

    Jan 3, 2020 · Court Whelan

    If you’re like many, 2020 will bring you some exciting nature travel plans, whether it’s getting out to your local city or state park more often, or perhaps you have…