Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    Where Should You Focus when taking Wildlife Photographs?

    Jan 1, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Wildlife photography has many challenges, most of them associated with being in the right place at the right time. So, let’s say you’re with a great outfitter with exceptional guides,…

  • Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field – Rhino Tracking in Zambia

    Dec 7, 2016 · Court Whelan

    There are no two ways about it, if you want to go see big wildlife, and lots of it, with superb photographic opportunities, a photo safari to Africa during the…

  • Photo Challenge

    November Photo Challenge: Freeze Frame Wildlife

    Nov 18, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Our October Photo Challenge showed us some spectacular fall photos and thank you to all those that joined us with our inaugural challenge. We’re excited to keep this going with…

  • Learn by Example

    Getting this Shot: Brown Bear on Silky Waterfall

    Oct 27, 2016 · Court Whelan

    If you plan on going to Brooks Falls in the Katmai area of Alaska, you’ll likely have the opportunity for the above photograph. And if you’re a wildlife photographer, this is…

  • Photo Challenge

    NEW!!! Monthly Photo Challenge

    Oct 14, 2016 · Court Whelan

    We’re rolling out a new fun aspect to our Natural Photographer website–a Monthly Photo Challenge! What we’ll do each month is give you a theme or a technique to work on…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Bag? Monarch Butterfly Adventure

    Oct 13, 2016 · Court Whelan

    An outstanding and often overlooked destination for the nature photographer, Mexico’s monarch migration is sure to be a highlight of your photographic career. Be sure to bring the right gear,…

  • 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…

  • Pro Tips

    Wildlife Photography Q&A With WWF’s McDonald Mirabile

    Aug 25, 2016 · Guest Contributor

    Mac Mirabile with WWF’s Maketing and Communications team is not only a wiz with numbers–he’s also a talented wildlife photographer with a particular interest in photographing birds. We sat down…

  • 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

    The Best Settings for Bird Photography

    Jul 13, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Wow – the best settings, huh? Well, truthfully, saying that one combination of settings is the best is a bit like saying you only have one kind of food that…

  • Learn by Example

    Getting this Shot – Polar Bears Sparring

    Jun 29, 2016 · Court Whelan

    This post goes quite well with the previous tutorial on freezing motion of fast moving animals. Here, while on a Polar Bear Photo trip, we got the wonderful opportunity to…