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
Shutter Speeds for Capturing Various Types of Wildlife Movement
There are few things more frustrating in wildlife photography than thinking you nailed the moment… only to later realize the animal is just a little bit soft. That is, you didn't freeze the wildlife movement. In this episode of ...
How Pros Travel with Camera Gear (Safely and Effectively!)
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court digs into one of the most practical, important, and occasionally nerve-wracking topics in travel photography: how to travel with camera gear safely and effectively.If you’ve ever w...
Snapshot: Why Every Photographer Should Own a Nifty Fifty Lens
In this snapshot episode of The Wild Photographer, Court dives into one of the most beloved, affordable, and surprisingly powerful lenses in photography: the Nifty 50.A “Nifty 50” is the nickname for a 50mm prime lens with a ver...
When and How to "Break the Rules" and Think Different with your Wildlife, Landscape and Nature Photography
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court follows up on his recent conversation about the “rules” of photography by exploring the equally interesting topic: when should we break them?Photography rules exist for good reason...
Snapshot: 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...
