In 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 their images to capture the moment during travel and adventures in a more meaningful, creative, and artistic way.

This is both a comprehensive breakdown and a highly practical guide, whether you’re shooting with a full-frame camera, a mirrorless setup, or just your smartphone. Court pulls from decades of experience as a travel photographer himself, photo guide, biologist, and expedition leader to distill what one should look for and how to capture stunning travel imagery when in the field.

Listeners will learn:

• Why travel photography shouldn’t be an afterthought—and how prioritizing it leads to stronger memories and better storytelling
• How to instantly improve compositions using angles, layers, and intentional framing
• What to look for in great light, including golden hour, blue hour, and creative use of white balance
• When to use shallow versus deep depth of field, and how shutter speed can either freeze action or create dynamic motion
• Practical, respectful approaches to photographing people and street scenes without being intrusive
• How all of these techniques translate directly to smartphone photography, including exposure control, portrait mode, and simple long-exposure tricks

Whether you’re preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition or documenting a weekend trip close to home, this episode delivers tools you can use immediately—no matter what camera is in your hand.

Here is the small travel printer (great for sharing in-the-moment with the people you photograph) he mentions - Selphy printer - https://amzn.to/3NSi8xp

Court's Websites

• Check out Court’s photo portfolio here: shop.courtwhelan.com
• Sign up for Court's photo, conservation and travel blog at www.courtwhelan.com
• Follow Court on YouTube (@courtwhelan) for more photography tips
• View Court's personal and recommended camera gear

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