The Wild Photographer
Learn techniques, tips, and tricks for improving your wildlife, travel, landscape, and general nature photography with Court Whelan. Whether you consider yourself a beginner, serious hobbyist, or advanced professional, this is the way to rapidly understand and implement new skills to elevate your photography to new heights.
The Wild Photographer
Latest Episodes
A Simple Formula for Great Astrophotography
In this snapshot episode of The Wild Photographer, Court shares a quick, practical guide to astrophotography — specifically, how to photograph the Milky Way with strong composition, sharp stars, and a plan for success.Astrophoto...
The 7 Photo Tips I Teach on DAY ONE of my Guided Photo Adventures
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court shares the core lessons he teaches at the beginning of every photography trip. These are the foundational tips that help guests quickly gain more creative control, troubleshoot challengin...
How to Get that "Pro Look" with your Nature Photography: 10 Tips and Strategies to Level Up your Game
Ever looked at a photo and thought, “Why does that look so much better than mine?” In this solo episode, I break down the real, practical ingredients that separate good photos from truly professional ones. I cover 10+ techn...
Pro Safari Photographer Rich de Gouveia: Low-light Techniques, Best Lenses, "Making" Photographs to Represent Something, and Much More
In this episode, Court sits down with pro safari photographer and guide, Richard de Gouveia, to get practical about what actually improves your wildlife and landscape images on the ground, from low-light decisions to vehicle positioning and dai...
Customizing Your Camera: A Deep Dive for Setting Up Your Camera for Wildlife, Landscape, and Nature Photography
In this solo deep dive, I walk you through the exact camera setup I use before every shoot, every trip, and sometimes even check between battery or memory card swaps. These aren’t just preferences—they’re the important, yet often-overlooked set...
