Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    Getting this Shot: Panda Closeup

    Oct 7, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Pandas represent many things to many people. They’re an icon and national symbol for China’s 1.3 billion people, and are loved across the world as a beacon of conservation. They’re…

  • Learn by Example

    Getting this Shot – Desert Golden Hour

    Aug 23, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Although this is a seemingly simple photo, it’s the subtle nuances of layers and gradients of colors that make it evocative. Finding scenes that allow for “layering” shots like this…

  • Learn by Example

    Post Processing – White Balance is a Big Deal

    Aug 11, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Simply put, the way your camera “sees” the color white has massive ramifications on the end product of your photo. Fortunately, cameras are pretty smart, and they tend to do…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag? Polar Bear Expedition

    Jul 29, 2016 · Court Whelan

    The king of the arctic is an amazingly photogenic animal. As behaviorally charismatic as they are simply beautiful, Polar Bears are incredible to photograph. When gearing up for an expedition…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Pack Light with Camera Gear for Big Travel

    Jul 7, 2016 · Court Whelan

    To get to the world’s most mesmerizing habitats and have the opportunity to photograph the wildlife you encounter often requires pretty significant travel. Planes, trains, and automobiles are the norm…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag? Alaska

    Jun 1, 2016 · Court Whelan

    There are a number of ways to see and photograph Alaska, ranging from cruises, to overland trips, to specialized wildlife viewing expeditions in far flung corners of the state. However,…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag? Botswana Safari

    Mar 3, 2016 · Court Whelan

    An epic safari destination to say the least, Botswana is enough to cause you to break out the big guns, so to speak, when it comes to photography equipment. While…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Bag? – Galapagos Islands

    Dec 5, 2015 · Court Whelan

    From resting marine iguanas on lava rock to playful sea lions in the waves, there is enough to photograph in the Galapagos Islands to keep you busy processing photos for…