Natural Photographer Blog

  • Pro Tips

    What Kind of Photographer Are You? (And Does It Even Matter?)

    Mar 24, 2026 · Mike Hillman

    At some point, every photographer gets asked the question. “What do you shoot?” It sounds simple. Wildlife. Landscape. People. Travel. For some photographers, I’m sure that’s an easy answer. But…

  • Photo Challenge

    Announcing Nat Hab’s 2024 Guest Photo Contest!

    Oct 2, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    Are you ready to showcase your best travel photos and celebrate the beauty of the natural world? We’re thrilled to announce Natural Habitat Adventures’ 2024 Photo Contest, exclusively for our…

  • Pro Tips

    Previsualization – The Art of Picturing your Pictures

    May 31, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    One of the biggest things that I think separates a tourist with a camera from an amateur/pro-level photographer is planning. If you’re like me, then you probably think about the…

  • Pro Tips

    Photographing the Patterns of Nature

    Aug 26, 2021 · Court Whelan

    When you’re out in the wild world photographing nature, you’re going to see some rather extraordinary things. Whether it’s witnessing polar bears sparring on the tundra or a tiger slowly slinking…

  • Pro Tips

    How to get that “Sunburst” in your Photos

    Jul 16, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Have you ever seen those pro-level photos of landscapes with those scintillating sun beams radiating out in all directions? If so, you probably have some envy–they certainly are great looking!…

  • Pro Tips

    Nature, Wildlife, and Travel Photography Webinars

    Apr 11, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Greetings fellow photo friends! Recently I had the great pleasure of presenting two photo webinars for Natural Habitat Adventures, specifically on Nature and Wildlife Photography. Over the course of these…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph the “Blue Hour”

    Dec 18, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Night photography is pretty neat, but frankly speaking, the time just after sunset, and just before it gets fully dark may be one of the most dramatic time for certain…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Photographing Whales (and More) in Baja

    Jul 17, 2019 · Court Whelan

    There’s something about watching whales that connects us to the natural world in a truly profound way. It’s a glimpse into a vast undersea world with one of the most…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Silhouette your Sunset Shots

    May 23, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Sunsets are one of the most iconic and “photo worthy” things when it comes to landscape photography. They can be vibrant, exotic, intriguing, and beautiful. They can do wonders for…

  • Gear We Love

    Photo Jargon – What’s a “Nifty Fifty” Lens?

    Nov 5, 2018 · Court Whelan

    As one of my go-to lenses for unique travel photography, this is one of the most fun lenses out there when for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. And when…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Canyon View

    Oct 1, 2018 · Court Whelan

    Travel photography and landscape photography can often be blended together to create an image that really immerses the viewer into the scene. I’ll often teach that having people or vehicles…