Natural Photographer Blog

  • Gear We Love

    What is the BEST Lens for a Gorilla Photo Safari?

    Dec 5, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Narrowing down a full camera kit to just one BEST lens is always a bit challenging, especially because different people have different styles of photography. However, for specific wildlife encounters,…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Lemur Posing in Madagascar

    Nov 27, 2019 · Court Whelan

    For the wildlife photographer and naturalist alike, Madagascar is one of the world’s most alluring countries. The biodiversity is astounding, and 80% of everything found on the island occurs nowhere…

  • Pro Tips

    Photo Tips for Green Season Africa Wildlife Safaris

    Nov 22, 2019 · Court Whelan

    If you’ve been reading my articles for a while, you know that I’m a real fan of wildlife safaris during green seasons. That is, going outside of the typical “peak…

  • Stories from the Field

    White Bear, Red Tundra

    Oct 25, 2019 · Court Whelan

    One of my top goals when embarking on a nature and wildlife photo trip is to search for the unusual. This might be an unusual animal, unusual landscape, or both.…

  • Pro Tips

    Three tips for Photographing Wildlife in India

    Oct 10, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Although the word “safari” often conjures up images of rolling hills and the savannas of Africa, a wildlife safari in India can be iconic and rewarding in an entirely different…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Harness Depth of Field in Namibia

    Sep 12, 2019 · Court Whelan

    There are certain places in the world where you get the absolute best of both worlds—extraordinary wildlife and some of the most stunning landscapes you will ever see. Namibia is…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Great Composition with Wildlife Photography

    Feb 24, 2019 · Court Whelan

    This is a big topic, and entire books have been written on this topic. It’s that important. However, the best way to master a specific topic is to dissect it into…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Take a Macro Shot without a Macro Lens

    Dec 18, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Macro photography is one of the most fun types of photography in areas where you’re likely to encounter the amazing little critters of the world. Think places with lowland tropical…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Bag? Yellowstone Winter & Wolf Photography

    Sep 24, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Being one of America’s greatest National Parks and natural treasures, Yellowstone is an iconic destination for both wildlife and landscape photography. In addition, it being firmly in the temperate forests…