Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    How to Get This Shot: Moran Above the Clouds

    Sep 25, 2026 · Mike Hillman

    Some mornings in Grand Teton National Park give you a pretty sunrise. Others apparently decide subtlety is overrated and float an entire mountain above a sea of clouds. This was…

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    How to Get this Shot: Sunset in the Tetons

    Jun 19, 2026 · Mike Hillman

    There are certain photography locations that have become so iconic that they almost work against you. You arrive, set up your tripod, look around at the twenty-seven other photographers standing…

  • Pro Tips

    Field Guide to Photographing Bison

    Oct 24, 2025 · Mike Hillman

    You want to know my favorite fact about bison? They used to be found in 49 out of 50 states in the US. As you might expect, the hardy critters…

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    How to Get this Shot: Raven’s Breath in Yellowstone

    Nov 29, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    Photographing wildlife in extreme conditions can yield breathtaking results, both figuratively and literally. My image above, what I’ve named Raven’s Breath, was taken in Yellowstone National Park in the heart…

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    How to get this shot – Bull Elks Battling

    Oct 22, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Jackson, Wyoming is an outdoor lover’s paradise. It’s astonishingly close to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, and a multitude of hikes, scenic drives, and prime wildlife watching areas. …