Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    How to Photograph Bears in Lake Clark National Park

    Jun 7, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    It’s the beginning of summer, which for me means that Alaska is calling. Recently, I’ve been spending my summers in Lake Clark National Park at Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp.…

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    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…

  • Pro Tips

    Video Tutorial on Monarch Migration Photography

    May 10, 2023 · Court Whelan

    It’s no secret that the monarch butterfly migration is one of my favorite things to photograph. I’ve been guiding and photographing those little buggers in the fir forests of Central…

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    Video Tutorial – White Balance Comparisons

    Jun 27, 2018 · Court Whelan

    White balance is really quite an untapped resource. It’s easy to set your camera to AWB, Auto White Balance, but you may be missing out on lots of creative control. And…

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    Video Tutorial – Photo Composition in Bryce Canyon

    May 31, 2018 · Court Whelan

    It’s that time of year when Bryce Canyon is just dreamy. The days are long, the sunsets are spectacular, and the weather at 9,000 ft of elevation is simply gorgeous. …