Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    3 Tips for Capturing Costa Rica’s Landscapes

    Dec 30, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Costa Rica is one of my favorite places on the planet. The wild tropical jungle, vast biodiversity and a conservation-focused culture that inspires me beyond words. However, there is a…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Tropical Dawn

    Apr 29, 2022 · Court Whelan

    I love dawn in the tropics. There is something so mysterious, so enigmatic, and so etherial about the expanse of a tropical jungle like the Amazon, Costa Rica, or even…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Costa Rica

    Jan 15, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Costa Rica is one of the world’s real biological treasure chests. Not only is it home to multiple species of “big cat” like jaguars, ocelots, margays and others, but it…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Motmot in Costa Rica

    Dec 28, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Within the greater realm of wildlife photography, bird photography tends to set itself apart. First of all, it requires specialty gear, which usually boils down to a considerably bigger lens. …

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Tree Iguana in Costa Rica

    Jan 27, 2019 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to regions and countries with high biodiversity, reptiles are often one of the groups that tend to be highly photogenic and amazing to watch. They’re often unique…

  • Learn by Example

    Getting this Shot – Poison Arrow Frog in Costa Rica

    Oct 4, 2017 · Court Whelan

    If you are headed to Costa Rica, you’ll certainly be on the look out for these amazing little critters, especially in the lowland Atlantic rainforests (e.g., Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, Tiskitia, etc.). …

  • 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…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph Hummingbirds

    Apr 25, 2016 · Court Whelan

    This could be a subject to take up an entire book, as there are many different techniques, along with opinions, as to what the best way to photograph hummingbirds may…