Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph an Arctic Sunrise or Sunset

    Feb 10, 2025 · Court Whelan

    Sunrises and sunsets are wonderfully fun to photograph, no matter where in the world you might be. However, there truly is something special about encountering—and photographing—them in the Arctic. To…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Aurora above Trees

    Jan 15, 2024 · Court Whelan

    The northern lights is one of the most enchanting things to capture for any photographer. And the great thing is that you don’t need to be an expert or even…

  • Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field – Patience is a Virtue

    Nov 22, 2023 · Court Whelan

    We all know that wildlife does what it wants, and we wouldn’t want it any other way! In fact, it’s the unpredictable, uncontrollable nature of, well, nature, that keeps me…

  • Pro Tips

    Different Styles of Polar Bear Photography

    Nov 18, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Polar bears are not only an icon of the arctic, but an icon of wildlife photography the world over. Perhaps it’s a bit about their rarity and partly due to…

  • Learn by Example

    Playing with Light while Photographing Polar Bears

    Jul 7, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Let’s face it, the tundra can look like a bleak place. It’s somewhat of an arctic desert, in fact. However, these types of landscapes lend themselves very well for the…

  • Pro Tips

    Secrets to Stunning Polar Bear Photography

    Jun 30, 2022 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to wildlife photography, the more impressive the animal, the more impressive the photo. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t take incredible photos of butterflies and beetles.…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Arctic Sunset

    Dec 22, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Sunsets are fantastic no matter where in the world you get to see them. However, a blazing glow of red, purple, and orange when in the arctic just has something extra-special…

  • Pro Tips

    5 Techniques and Tips for Photographing Polar Bears

    Aug 9, 2021 · Court Whelan

    It’s hard to find any nature photographer that doesn’t want to go on an adventure to photograph wild polar bears in the Arctic. They’re one of the most impressive animals…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Golden Arctic

    Jan 6, 2021 · Court Whelan

    There’s something immensely captivating about the arctic landscape. I’m not sure if it’s the stark barrenness, how remarkably flat the tundra is, the unique look the wind-battered spruce trees give,…