Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    Photographing My Alaska Big 5

    Feb 12, 2026 · Mike Hillman

    Alaska photography has a reputation for being hard. Big landscapes. Bad weather. Long distances. Animals that do not care about your schedule or your shot list. All of that is…

  • Pro Tips

    Monochromatic Magic: When to Choose Black & White

    Aug 27, 2025 · Mike Hillman

    There’s a moment we’ve all had: staring at a photo in Lightroom, finger hovering over the “black & white” button like it’s a detonator. Should I leave it in color,…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Clearly Mount Denali

    Feb 24, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Alaska is one of those places that just “has it all.” It’s got extraordinary wildlife like bears, moose, orcas, and whales, but also has some of the most spectacular landscapes…