Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    Smartphone Photo Tips for a Polar Bear Adventure

    Jun 27, 2023 · Court Whelan

    Smartphones have become an indispensable piece of gear and are becoming increasingly more versatile, higher quality, and of course extremely easy to use. When talking about “the best camera in…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Cool Blue Night in Antarctica

    Sep 19, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Antarctica is teeming with legend, lure, and amazing stories of adventure. That’s why I love any chance to continue that tradition, like on an exclusive and adventurous Sailing Antarctica adventure…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Great Composition with Wildlife Photography

    Feb 24, 2019 · Court Whelan

    This is a big topic, and entire books have been written on this topic. It’s that important. However, the best way to master a specific topic is to dissect it into…

  • 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…

  • Pro Tips

    A Golden Photo Rule – The Golden Ratio

    Oct 8, 2018 · Court Whelan

    I’m not sure if it’s indeed an age-old adage, but it should be—Composition Is King. Next to lighting, composition is where the true artistry comes in with photography. And this…

  • Learn by Example

    Video Tutorial – Composition in the Galapagos

    Feb 6, 2018 · Court Whelan

    We’re rolling out a new type of article here, aimed to give you more of a visual explanation of certain photography topics. For our inaugural “video tutorial” we’re headed to…