Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    Tips on Glacier Landscape Photography

    Jan 19, 2018 · Court Whelan

    There is perhaps no more brilliantly enigmatic landscapes to photograph than some of the great glaciated areas of our world. Whether you’re in the wilds of Patagonia or at the extreme…

  • Photo Challenge

    Photo Challenge: Showcasing Shutter Speed

    Jan 10, 2018 · Court Whelan

    As you may have read in our past article on Photography 101, understanding your camera’s shutter speed options is a tremendous way to take your photography to the next level.…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Mysterious Winter Wonderland

    Nov 22, 2017 · Court Whelan

    It happens every year – winter is coming. And being based out of Boulder, Colorado, I have wonderful access to places like Rocky Mountain National Park, Summit County, and a…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in the Camera Bag? Antarctica Expedition

    Nov 9, 2017 · Court Whelan

    To many, it’s the holy grail of real deal exploration. It’s what often comes to mind when you think “expedition”. It’s the last continent, and still to this day one…

  • Pro Tips

    What to Expect When Photographing in Peru

    Oct 30, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Peru is easily one of the top biodiversity hotspots of the world. From towering mountains and misty cloud forests to the Amazon River and its many tributaries—not to mention rich…

  • Pro Tips

    Three Photo Tips for Green Season African Photo Safaris

    Oct 13, 2017 · Court Whelan

    The green season in Africa is a fascinating time to explore the wilds of countries like Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and Namibia. With brief afternoon rains, otherwise dry areas…

  • Photo Challenge

    Photo Challenge: “Change of Seasons”

    Sep 21, 2017 · Court Whelan

    It’s been a few months since our last Photo Challenge, and we’re excited to be bringing it back for one of the most photogenic times of year. Fall is upon…

  • Learn by Example

    My Favorite Five Things to Photograph in Costa Rica

    Jul 25, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Costa Rica is yet another destination that is a nature photographer’s dream. With stunning scenery, and fascinating wildlife, you really can get it all. However, whenever I’m down in the…