Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Canyon View

    Oct 1, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Travel photography and landscape photography can often be blended together to create an image that really immerses the viewer into the scene. I’ll often teach that having people or vehicles…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Stories from the Field

    Dubai Photography – Who Knew?!

    Jul 23, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Emirate Airlines and Dubai are quickly becoming major players in the African Safari world, as they offer more and more flights from the U.S. and Europe to Eastern and Southern…

  • Pro Tips

    3 Tips for Photographing Kenya’s Maasai Mara

    Jul 16, 2018 · Court Whelan

    The Maasai Mara of Kenya, which turns into the Serengeti across the border into Tanzania, is perhaps one of the greatest places in Africa for spotting big wildlife. Not only…

  • Learn by Example

    Video Tutorial – White Balance Comparisons

    Jun 27, 2018 · Court Whelan

    White balance is really quite an untapped resource. It’s easy to set your camera to AWB, Auto White Balance, but you may be missing out on lots of creative control. And…

  • Learn by Example

    Video Tutorial – Photo Composition in Bryce Canyon

    May 31, 2018 · Court Whelan

    It’s that time of year when Bryce Canyon is just dreamy. The days are long, the sunsets are spectacular, and the weather at 9,000 ft of elevation is simply gorgeous. …

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Misty Morning in Borneo

    May 7, 2018 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to tropical jungles, the cool misty mornings are not only some of the best times to spot wildlife, but also great times to photograph the landscapes, too. …

  • Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field – Landscapes of Borneo

    Apr 20, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Having just returned from guiding an expedition in Borneo, I can tell you that it is an absolute biological treasure chest. With sightings of extraordinary animals like pygmy elephants, orangutans,…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Photographing Sunsets in the Galapagos Islands

    Apr 11, 2018 · Court Whelan

    If you’re headed to the Galapagos Islands on a boat-based expedition, you’ll no doubt have the opportunity to photograph exquisite sunsets during your time on the water. Follow these simple…

  • Pro Tips

    Back to Basics: Elements of a Great Landscape Photo

    Mar 15, 2018 · Court Whelan

    If you are planning a photo expedition anywhere out-of-doors, chances are you’re going to have the opportunity for landscape photography. Sure, some areas are more iconic, like Patagonia’s incredible mountains…