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.
Episodes
50 episodes
Talking with Marlo Shaw: Advice for Photographing in Polar Environments, Discussions on Color Theory, and All About Art Exhibits
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Marlo Shaw, a talented artist and photographer, shares her insights on the intersection of art and photography, emphasizing the importance of color theory, composition, and the creative proce...
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1:14:46
How Pros Travel (and Prep for travel) with Camera Gear
SummaryIn this episode, Court Whelan shares his insights on traveling with camera gear, focusing on the joys and challenges of preparation, lens selection, and the importance of accessories. He discusses strategies for packing, flyin...
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47:40
Five Techniques to Inject Creative Vision into your Photography
In this episode, Court discusses five techniques to inject creative vision into photography, emphasizing the importance of breaking traditional rules and experimenting with different perspectives and methods. From composition to intentional mot...
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30:34
Mastering Wildlife Photography: Insights from Pro Photo Guide Mike Hillman
In this episode, host Court Whelan sits down with professional photo guide and Director of Photo Expeditions at Natural Habitat Adventures, Mike Hillman. Mike shares invaluable insights on wildlife photography, from mastering perfect pawstu...
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54:49
All about Tripods (and other stabilization) and My Recommendations
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan dives deep into the world of tripods and stabilization techniques essential for photographers. He discusses the importance of tripods, the differences between cheap and expensive optio...
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40:15
How Pro Photographers Get Super Sharp Images Every Time
Episode Summary:In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court Whelan breaks down the essential techniques for getting sharp images in both landscape and wildlife photography. He shares insider tips on shutter speed, ape...
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42:40
National Geographic Photo Instructor, Giulia Ciampini, on the way to blend Art, Science and Storytelling in Nature Photography
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan discusses the art and science of photography with the talented Giulia Ciampini. As a photographer, educator, and conservationist, Giulia shares her journe...
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57:00
5 Key Camera Settings for Nature and Wildlife Photography - What They Are and How to Use Them
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37:29
Techniques for Photographing the Northern Lights, from Beginner to Advanced
On this episode of The Wild Photographer Court Whelan takes you on an exciting journey into the art of Northern Lights photography. From the gear you need to choosing the best locations, Court shares his expertise and years of e...
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45:43
Techniques and Settings for Birds-in-Flight Photography
Birds in flight are some of the most captivating and challenging subjects in wildlife photography. In this episode, I dive into the art (and a little science) of capturing those perfect airborne shots. Whether it’s a puffin soaring over Alaskan...
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27:23
Social Media Strategies for Photographers to Amplify Conservation Efforts with Dana Cama
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan delves into the fascinating world of conservation photography with Dana Cama. A passionate storyteller and dedicated conservationist, Dana shares her journey of blending art w...
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1:05:05
Behind the Scenes: My Complete Workflow for Downloading, Processing, and Storing my Digital Photos
In this enlightening episode of The Wild Photographer, Court Whelan, a seasoned wildlife photographer and conservationist, takes listeners on a journey into the heart of nature photography. Sharing his personal experiences and expertis...
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1:05:50
The Hidden Secrets of Pre-Production for Stunning Wildlife Films with Jake Willers
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan dives into the art and skill of wildlife photography. Jake Willers shares valuable insights into capturing animals in their natural habitat, discussing technique...
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1:12:17
How to Capture Perfect Silky Water Photos Using Slow Shutter with Court Whelan
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan gets into the art of capturing the silky water effect in nature photography. Court explains how to create that soft, flowing look with waterfalls, rivers, and oceans, a techni...
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27:23
Wildlife Photography Essentials & Effective Planning with Eddy Savage
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan sits down with renowned wildlife photographer and nature guide, Eddy Savage. With over a decade of experience guiding in remote locations like the Great Bear Rai...
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1:03:23
Do Photographers Still Need Filters? Maybe not the ones you think.
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan explores the evolving role of physical filters in the age of digital photography. While many photographers rely heavily on post-processing software like Photoshop and Lightroo...
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24:23
My Thoughts on the 70-200mm Class of Lenses
If you know you know...these are highly revered and often photographers' go-to lenses. But how do they stack up for wildlife, landscape, travel, and general nature photography?Well, I just returned from a Borneo Photo Expedition a...
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17:44
Talking with Chris Burkard: Ultra-wide Landscapes, Adaptability, and Why Visualizing the Outcome is Essential for the Best Photography
Chris is one of the most accomplished and talented photographers in today's day and age, known for everything from extraordinary aerial landscape photography, to surf photography, to epic storytelling in the nature and adventure space. He...
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55:12
The Way Pro Photographers Get Extraordinary Landscape Shots
When you see a professional landscape photo, usually in a gallery, a magazine cover or photobook, there is just something different...it's jumps out to you as "pro level." In today's episode, I do a deep dive into how you can achieve th...
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38:01
Talking with Richard de Gouveia: Safari Photography, Favorite Lenses, Storytelling and Inspiration
Today we're talking with Rich--a phenomenal photographer, African safari guide, and just great person all-around. Having had a long, yet still ascending guiding career, he's got a lot of sage advice for seasoned photographers and budding ...
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56:35
A Beginner's Guide to Picking a Wide Angle Lens
The wide angle lens is a thing of beauty--it's probably the most crucial piece of any photographer's gear bag. They're a must for landscape photography, but also really excellent at travel and cultural photography, and even wildl...
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24:25
Talking with Arthur Lefo: His Approach and Techniques for Capturing the Best Wildlife Photos Possible
This episode is full of so many gems! Today I talk with Arthur Lefo, an extraordinary wildlife photographer out of Denver (and Jackson Hole) whose meteoric rise with photography has been nothing short of inspirational.In this episo...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:07:26
Never Get Another Blurry Wildlife Photo Ever Again
It's shocking, demoralizing and just wrong...you nail the shot but then you go back later and look at your "prized" photos and they all have a slight blur to them. Or worse, they're really blurry! Either way, I have the exp...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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38:09
Choosing the Right Telephoto Lens for Wildlife
Zoom Telephoto lenses are the workhorses of wildlife photography. However, there are many attributes that differ between each "class" of zoom telephoto. Whether you're deciding which telephoto to bring on your next trip or are just wanting to k...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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21:39
Capturing Magical Moments During the Blue Hour
The blue hour is a fantastic time of day for creating unique scenes out of the ordinary. That time just after sunset and prior to pure darkness has a special hue to the sky. Not only is it great to photograph during this time of day...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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