Natural Photographer Blog

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in my Camera Bag – Madagascar

    Jan 20, 2026 · Court Whelan

    If you are seeking real-deal wild, in one of the most photographable ways, Madagascar has to be on your travel list. This biodiversity hotspot is home to over 200,000 species…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get This Shot – Waterfall in Iceland

    Nov 25, 2025 · Court Whelan

    Iceland has exceptional photo opportunities throughout this small country, but it waterfalls are perhaps its biggest attraction. There are quite literally thousands of them, in all shapes, sizes, and magnitude.…

  • Pro Tips

    Learn Astrophotography in 10 Minutes

    Oct 14, 2025 · Court Whelan

    What a fun skillset to have in your quiver when it comes to capturing and showcasing the beauty of our world. Well, in a way, this goes beyond our world!…

  • Learn by Example

    How To Get This Shot – Silky Australian Waterfall

    Apr 26, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    Have you ever been in a hotel lobby and seen a photo like the one above? A picturesque waterfall with the water’s movement blurred to give the image a feeling…

  • Learn by Example

    Northern Lights Video Tutorial

    Oct 12, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Photographing the northern lights is one of the high points of any nature photographer’s life. And with more known about the phenomenon, as well as the best places in the…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get This Shot – Aurora over the Boreal Forest

    Jul 17, 2023 · Court Whelan

    If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again—photographing the northern lights is one of the most thrilling things any photographer can experience. It’s a combination of intense beauty, and…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Blue Hour in Yellowstone

    Dec 22, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Wintertime is a fantastic time for evening and night photography, as the shorter days make it easier to get out there in the perfect light, without having to burn that…

  • Stories from the Field

    Landscapes of Iceland

    Aug 24, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Iceland is on another level when it comes to landscape photography. Simply put, there is no place like it in the world–that goes for both just its sheer uniqueness as well as…

  • Pro Tips

    Why I No Longer Use a Remote Trigger

    Nov 24, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Technology is a beautiful thing in the world of photography. However, when it comes to nature and wildlife photography that involves travel to far-off lands, having an efficient, lightweight kit…