Photographic Tips for Africa

1. Always ensure your camera or smartphone is ready.

Animals are subjects that are moving and unpredictable. In the blink of an eye, you might miss that shot of a lifetime!

Tip: Set your gear ready next to you on the vehicle, or have your gear easily accessible on a walk.

Have a small camera bag with you to easily access when needed.

Make sure your batteries are fully loaded before the safari.

2. Get up early.

"The earliest bird catches the fattest worm is so important"

Leave as early as possible to catch nature and the animals at their most active.

Predators are active early, before it becomes to hot in the African Sun

Tip: Spend time at a hide or waterhole. Sitting, listening and observing will let the bush become alive around you, and will allow you to capture those special moment.

3. Use natural light.

Make use of early mornings or late afternoon when the light is the most softest. This will dramatically enhance the lightning of the photo.

Tip: Grab a coffee or a natural book, and sit and wait. You will not only see and feel the nature coming alive, it will also allow you to take that shot when it appears

4. Experiment with different angles and positions.

Changing the angle or position will dramatically change the outcome of the photo.

Tip: Get lower down, take photos from a hide at a higher angle, and see the results change.

5. Practice makes perfect.

Rome was not build in a day! The more you practice, you will get comfortable with your gear, and your shots will improve