Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    Advanced Settings for Wildlife and Landscape Photography

    Feb 20, 2026 · Court Whelan

    When in front of extraordinary wildlife or sensational landscapes during a nature photography expedition, your settings make a big difference in the overall quality of your photos. In this article,…

  • Learn by Example

    How I Got this Shot- Platypus Close-Up in Tasmania

    Oct 7, 2025 · Mike Hillman

    Let’s start with the obvious: photographing a platypus is a ridiculous pursuit. You’re chasing a creature that looks like it was designed by a committee of drunk zoologists; duck bill,…

  • Learn by Example

    Shot Settings – Humpback Bubble-net Feeding

    Aug 22, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    It’s one of those iconic animal behaviors. Humpback whales cooperating to create a spiraling “net” of bubbles to corral massive schools of fish, allowing each whale to gulp tons of…

  • 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…

  • Pro Tips

    A Beginner’s Guide for Photographing Polar Bears

    May 18, 2023 · Court Whelan

    When in the presence of spectacular wildlife, photography is irresistible. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a seasoned photographer to get stupendous photos of polar bears when you see them…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Majestic Lion in Africa

    Apr 27, 2023 · Court Whelan

    There is something intensely captivating about lions. For many of us we have “grown up” knowing about them and one day dreaming about seeing their beauty face-to-face. They’re the king…

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    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…

  • Pro Tips

    The Best Camera Settings for African Safaris

    Nov 7, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Being able to walk out your tent in the morning with your camera ready for action is key when you’re on a safari in Africa. There is simply so much…