Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    Light Makes the Photograph. Literally.

    Aug 25, 2026 · Mike Hillman

    Photography is, quite literally, drawing with light. The word comes from the Greek phōs (light) and graphē (drawing or writing). Without light, you have nothing. No exposure. No color. No texture. No…

  • Learn by Example

    How To Get This Shot: Alaskan Backlit Bear

    Apr 12, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    To be a photographer often means to be a planner. You’ve planned out the trip, packed the right equipment, selected your locations, figured out sunrise and sunset, and there’s a…

  • Pro Tips

    Photographing India’s Wild Landscapes

    May 25, 2023 · Court Whelan

    India may be known as a premier wildlife safari destination, what with its spectacular tigers and all, but the natural landscapes are equally captivating and worth every effort to capture…

  • Pro Tips

    5 Techniques for Photographing Africa’s Big Cats

    Dec 16, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Photographing the big cats of Africa is simply extraordinary. There are many thrilling experiences in the world of nature and wildlife photography, from bears, tigers, the entire suite of wildlife…