Natural Photographer Blog

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in your Camera Bag? Gorilla Trekking Safari

    Sep 14, 2017 · Court Whelan

    It’s sure to be a top highlight of your photographic career and one of the most memorable nature safaris you will ever do – a Gorilla Photographic Safari. However, it’s…

  • Learn by Example

    My Favorite Five Things to Photograph in Costa Rica

    Jul 25, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Costa Rica is yet another destination that is a nature photographer’s dream. With stunning scenery, and fascinating wildlife, you really can get it all. However, whenever I’m down in the…

  • Learn by Example

    The Best Camera Settings for a Tanzania Wildlife Safari

    Jun 14, 2017 · Court Whelan

    It’s always a bit lofty to call any camera setting “the best,” as people have different styles and preferences, and the environment is always changing. But since you have to…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

    May 19, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Madagascar is a wildlife photographer’s dream. And it’s also a travel photographers dream. As well as a landscape photographers dream. And heck, it’s a macro wildlife photographer’s dream, too! That…

  • Pro Tips

    7 Reasons to Photograph Botswana’s Green Season

    May 10, 2017 · Court Whelan

    As a photographer, you should seriously consider Botswana’s green season when thinking about your next safari destination. The wildlife is abundant and the colors are sensational. And if you’re the…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Namibia

    May 1, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Well I’m going to make it difficult for you on this one. Namibia is one of the most photographically-diverse destinations on our planet. This is great for the photographer, but…

  • Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field – Tiger Photo Safari

    Apr 24, 2017 · Court Whelan

    The excitement was mounting greater with each minute that passed as we bumped along in our safari jeep into the interior of Ranthambore National Park. The scenery – stunning, the…