The Wild Photographer
The Wild Photographer is a podcast for wildlife, nature, landscape, and travel photographers who want to make better photos and get more out of photography. Hosted by Court Whelan, PhD, a professional photographer, biologist and expedition leader.
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Sep 14, 2026 · 28 minMaking Photography Fun (Again?)Court shares ways to rekindle the joy of photography: simplify your gear, give yourself specific assignments, limit focal lengths, make photos you never plan to share, anSep 1, 2026 · 1h 28mTalking with Pete Ramsden - Techniques for Photographing in Challenging Conditions, Advice on Light Painting, Capturing the Northern Lights and MoreCourt interviews photographer and expedition leader Pete Ramsden about shooting in extreme environments from Borneo's rainforests to the Arctic, including moisture manageAug 18, 2026 · 52 minA Deep Dive into Memory Cards: Speed, Maintenance, Formatting and MoreA full breakdown of memory card technology: SD versus CFexpress, read and write speeds, V ratings for video, how much capacity you actually need, and a field care and forAug 4, 2026 · 1h 11mTalking with Shem Compion: Making Memorable Wildlife Photographs on Safari and BeyondAward-winning African wildlife photographer Shem Compion talks about combining emotion with narrative, the value of professional guides, and underground hides that put thJul 28, 2026 · 17 minSnapshot Episode: A Quick Guide to Ultra-Wide Angle LensesA short episode on ultra-wide lenses for astrophotography, travel and immersive compositions, including crop-sensor conversions and why Court favors about 20mm for night Jul 20, 2026 · 49 minAll About Camera Sensors: Understand them and Improve your PhotographyCourt explains digital sensors with a light bucket analogy, covering exposure, ISO, dynamic range, RAW files, megapixels, rolling shutter and sensor dust.Jul 14, 2026 · 15 minUV Filters Explained: Worth It, Overrated, or Essential Lens Protection?UV filters are one of those deceptively simple pieces of camera gear that somehow manage to spark wildly passionate opinions. Some photographers swear by them. Others wonJul 7, 2026 · 45 minWildlife Photography 102 and 103: Advanced Methods for Pro-Level ResultsThere’s a big difference between taking a photo of wildlife and making a wildlife photograph. That’s really the heart of this episode. In Wildlife Photography 102 and 103Jun 30, 2026 · 32 minShutter Speeds Necessary for Various Types of Wildlife MovementThere 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, yoJun 23, 2026 · 1h 2mHow 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 traveJun 16, 2026 · 15 minSnapshot: Why Every Photographer Should Own a Nifty Fifty LensIn 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 Jun 9, 2026 · 36 minWhen and How to "Break the Rules" and Think Different with your Wildlife, Landscape and Nature PhotographyIn 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 shJun 2, 2026 · 25 minSnapshot: A Simple Formula for Great AstrophotographyIn this snapshot episode of The Wild Photographer, Court shares a quick, practical guide to astrophotography — specifically, how to photograph the Milky Way with strong cMay 26, 2026 · 38 minThe 7 Photo Tips I Teach on DAY ONE of my Guided Photo AdventuresIn 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 gMay 12, 2026 · 1h 3mHow to Get that "Pro Look" with your Nature Photography: 10 Tips and Strategies to Level Up your GameEver 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 pApr 28, 2026 · 1h 16mTalking with Rich de Gouveia: Low-light Techniques, Best Lenses, "Making" Photographs to Represent Something, and Much MoreIn 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 imaApr 14, 2026 · 41 minCustomizing Your Camera: A Deep Dive for Setting Up Your Camera for Wildlife, Landscape, and Nature PhotographyIn 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. TheMar 31, 2026 · 43 minHow to Turn your Phone into the Best Camera in the WorldYour smartphone is already the camera you carry everywhere — and in this episode, Court makes the case for why that can make it the best camera in the world. From smarterMar 17, 2026 · 1h 16mTalking with Eric Rock: How to Become a Better Wildlife and Nature Photographer in the FieldIn this episode I sit down with legendary photographer, guide, and longtime friend Eric Rock for a conversation packed with field-tested wisdom, big-picture perspective, Mar 3, 2026 · 45 minLandscape Photography 101 & 102: Tips to Instantly Elevate Your Landscape PhotosIn today's episode, Court records in-location while prepping to photograph the Rocky Mountains from Boulder, Colorado—then pours a couple decades of landscape photographyFeb 17, 2026 · 1h 26mOne Thing, One Frame: Talking with Jason Edwards on Powerful Storytelling Techniques, Advice on Becoming a Photographer, and Much MoreToday’s guest is National Geographic legend Jason Edwards—a photographer who doesn’t just document the world… he translates it via powerful storytelling techniques, whichFeb 3, 2026 · 1h 4mTravel Photography 101 (and Then Some): Capturing Moments for Beautiful MemoriesIn this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan dives into a long-awaited deep dive: Travel Photography. It’s an episode designed for photographers who want tJan 20, 2026 · 1h 39mLight, Composition, Moment: Ralph Lee Hopkins, on Building a Life in PhotographyIn this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court sits down with Ralph Lee Hopkins—National Geographic photo instructor, expedition leader, and one of the most influential Jan 6, 2026 · 35 minBest Lenses and Gear for Wildlife Safari PhotographySummary In this episode, Court Whelan discusses the essentials of wildlife photography, particularly focusing on the best lenses for wildlife safaris. He emphasizes the iDec 23, 2025 · 1h 10mAll About Night Photography with Jeff Pfaller: Eclipses, Stars, Fireflies, and Much MoreCourt sits down with Jeff Pfaller to go deep on photographing the night: Milky Way fundamentals, foreground strategy (and why your cell phone flashlight is secretly a lig
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