Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    Shot Setting Tips for Fast-Moving Animals

    Jun 27, 2016 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to nature and wildlife photography, wanting to capture a distant animal amidst, in dense foliage, all while both you and the animal are moving, is a common…

  • Pro Tips

    5 Tips on Photographing Elephants

    Jun 16, 2016 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to wildlife affinity, perhaps no other creature carries as large a fan club as do the magnificent elephants of Africa. Their size, demeanor, intelligence, and general presence…

  • 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,…

  • Pro Tips

    3 Tips for Photographing Bears at Close Range

    May 23, 2016 · Court Whelan

    It’s getting to be that time of year – the flowers are starting to bloom, birds are starting to sing, and brown bear photo expeditions are coming up! To make…

  • Stories from the Field

    2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

    May 9, 2016 · Court Whelan

    You may have heard, but we’re hosting a photography contest right here at the Daily Wildlife Photo of the Day / Natural Photographer! We’re excited to see your stuff, and…

  • 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…

  • Learn by Example

    Composition Corner | Beautiful Wildlife Closeups

    Feb 1, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Whether you’re in the middle of the savanna in Kenya or submerged in the deep rainforests of Costa Rica, there will be close-up shots of wildlife that you want to…

  • Stories from the Field

    5 Tips on How to Photograph Lions in Africa

    Dec 10, 2015 · Court Whelan

    Arguably one of the most photogenic creatures on the planet, let alone during an African safari, the great African Lion is truly a sight to behold. Thus, when you have…

  • 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…

  • Stories from the Field

    How to Photograph Polar Bears

    Nov 10, 2015 · Court Whelan

    Photographing polar bears is richly rewarding on several levels. Not only are they an icon for the wilderness and austere arctic environment, but they also symbolize both the grandeur of…