Natural Photographer Blog

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag – Alaska

    Jul 15, 2025 · Mike Hillman

    Alaska is one of the most dynamic and photo-rich locations in the world. You’ve got rugged peaks, sprawling glacial valleys, dense temperate rainforests, and, of course, most of North America’s…

  • Learn by Example

    How To Get This Shot: Alaskan Backlit Bear

    Apr 12, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    To be a photographer often means to be a planner. You’ve planned out the trip, packed the right equipment, selected your locations, figured out sunrise and sunset, and there’s a…

  • Learn by Example

    How To Get This Shot: Alaska Bear Camp Shoreline

    Mar 9, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Anyone who says they have “enough” bear photos just haven’t been around the right bears—or in the right place for extraordinary bear photography. Fortunately, there are outfitters that safely and…

  • Learn by Example

    Bear Camp Photography – Bears & Landscapes

    Nov 25, 2022 · Court Whelan

    If you’ve been reading for a while now, you’ll see that one of my absolute favorite types of photos is the “wildlife in landscape” shot. And when it comes to…