Natural Photographer Blog

  • Stories from the Field

    My 5 Favorite Things to Photograph in Madagascar

    Aug 21, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Madagascar is truly unlike anywhere else on earth. Yes, this is a phrase perhaps over-utilized in the travel industry, but this is a case where anyone that’s been to Madagascar…

  • Pro Tips

    Best Techniques for Landscape Photography in Alaska

    Aug 14, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Alaska is among my favorite places on earth to photograph due to its abundance of both wildlife and landscapes. There are some places in the world where the wildlife dominates…

  • Photo Challenge

    Photo Challenge – Filling the Frame

    Aug 6, 2018 · Court Whelan

    As wildlife photographers, this is one of the most desired types of photos—taking a photo of an interesting animal, plant, or otherwise, and having the textures, colors, and essence of…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Bird Photography while on Safari

    Apr 26, 2018 · Court Whelan

    I’ll be honest, when up against the incredible mammals of Africa, it takes a bit of a special love and appreciation to direct your attention away from, say, a stalking…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get This Shot – Yawning Lion Cub

    Dec 14, 2017 · Court Whelan

    As our North American winter approaches, here in the U.S., the green season for Southern African safaris is just kicking off. For photographers, this is a wonderful time to visit…

  • Learn by Example

    Getting this Shot – Poison Arrow Frog in Costa Rica

    Oct 4, 2017 · Court Whelan

    If you are headed to Costa Rica, you’ll certainly be on the look out for these amazing little critters, especially in the lowland Atlantic rainforests (e.g., Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, Tiskitia, etc.). …

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph Hummingbirds

    Apr 25, 2016 · Court Whelan

    This could be a subject to take up an entire book, as there are many different techniques, along with opinions, as to what the best way to photograph hummingbirds may…