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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 63 episodes
The Wild Photographer
Latest Episodes
What's the Deal with ISO (and why you should care...a lot)
ISO is one of those photography tools that feels like a superpower… right up until it bites you. In this solo deep dive, Court unpacks why ISO is both a “magical unicorn” and a ruthless double-edged sword: it can rescue your shot in low light, ...
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Episode 63
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29:01
Talking with Will Patino: The 4 Pillars of Landscape Photography, Simple Editing Techniques, and Why he Ditched the Tripod
Will Patino is a landscape photographer extraordinaire and excellent photography teacher. In this conversation, the New Zealand–based landscape photographer shares oh-so-many valuable tips for nature photography. During our time tog...
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Episode 62
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1:16:07
Tricks for Tricky Lighting - How to Take Great Photos even in Bad Light
Harsh midday highlights, blinding backlight, gloomy overcast, barely-there dawn… and full-on darkness. In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court breaks down five common lighting scenarios that routinely present challenges for eve...
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Episode 61
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38:21
My Most Popular Episode (Re-Release): How Pro Photographers Get Perfect Wildlife Portraits
Ever wonder what makes a professional wildlife portrait pop? In this fan-favorite episode, Court breaks down the secrets behind tack-sharp eyes, buttery-smooth backgrounds, and that magical “pro photo” look. You’ll learn how apertur...
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Episode 60
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17:09
How to Make your Wildlife Photography More Captivating and Creative
In need of a creative jolt for your wildlife photography and get better, more captivating images (and memories)? In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court shares a dozen practical ways to make wildlife images truly ca...
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Episode 59
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38:10
