Recommended photographers for Africian safari
Oct 11, 2021 18:50:46 #
72mgb
Loc: Pennsylvania
Hello everyone, there was a previous topic related to who the group would recommend as a photographer for an Africian Safari. If any of you would be kind enough to relist those who you used or recommend, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
Oct 11, 2021 19:15:54 #
Thom Hogan https://www.bythom.com/photographic-travel/africa/index.html
Search Workshops, several scheduled in the coming year. Haven't been there, but photos / comments are good.
Search Workshops, several scheduled in the coming year. Haven't been there, but photos / comments are good.
Oct 11, 2021 19:58:02 #
Oct 11, 2021 20:00:06 #
72mgb wrote:
Thanks Tom, appreciate the link.
Thanks, not him, despite his skill, acclaim and adventures, I'd rather be me! Q
Oct 11, 2021 20:18:56 #
72mgb wrote:
Hello everyone, there was a previous topic related to who the group would recommend as a photographer for an Africian Safari. If any of you would be kind enough to relist those who you used or recommend, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
Many excellent photographers lead trips to Africa. You might think about your budget, particular country/countries you want to go to, what species of wildlife you are particularly interested in, how long a trip you are looking for and maybe more importantly whether you prefer going on a "photographic African safari" or an African safari that you will be able to take pictures. I have done both and there are pluses and minuses to each. One minus is the increased cost of a photography workshop. There are many excellent trackers in Africa and most lodges run the safari. So going on a trip to a lodge will result in your getting a guide on a safari vehicle with other people. If you are interested in travel agents or specific wildlife photographer tour, I can recommend a few by PM.
Oct 11, 2021 21:00:55 #
72mgb
Loc: Pennsylvania
Appreciate the reply. Don't want a trip where there are others in the vehicle, that are there for "sightseeing" and not looking for "the shot". Had s place picked out, but they have not responded back since COVID. Will keep trying, though, as they had the best option and price for having a guide and vehicle all to myself.
Oct 12, 2021 07:55:51 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Here are a link to one I see on you tube. Looks good but never used them.
https://www.pangolinphoto.com/photo-safari-specials
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLpK6G1cSFtunEgs2TsCnw
https://www.pangolinphoto.com/photo-safari-specials
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLpK6G1cSFtunEgs2TsCnw
Oct 12, 2021 08:48:39 #
Denise Ippolito
Small groups and expert guides that know where to place the vehicle for the best shots
Small groups and expert guides that know where to place the vehicle for the best shots
Oct 12, 2021 09:16:42 #
Ed Davis wrote:
Denise Ippolito
Small groups and expert guides that know where to place the vehicle for the best shots
Small groups and expert guides that know where to place the vehicle for the best shots
I highly recommend Federico Veronesi. He is a young Italian man who moved to Nairobi, Kenya many years ago.
He has a private tent and his customized truck in the Masai Mara.
I did a 17 day trip with him, that was amazing. I am still friends on facebook with him & one of the guides he uses.
Federico was driving his truck and 3 friends were in another truck and got this image. That is me, with the white hair. We all had long lenses and couldn't even photograph this stunning leopard because she was to close. Federico has a tripod head mounted on a shelf out the drivers door.
I think being there all the time, they know exactly where the animals are. He has a relationship with the Masai men. He wanted us to see a well know tusker, who often leaves the preserve. He was able to contact and get info where the elephant was.
https://www.imagesafaris.com/
Oct 12, 2021 09:51:33 #
First, you have to research where you might go: East Africa, Botswana, or South Africa. All have their advantages and disadvantages. East Africa is easiest (but not easy) to get to. The Islamic-based violence has settled down in the last few years. South Africa (which you must go through to get to Botswana) is a LONG way away. Either several 12 hour flights or one very long flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg - pay extra to at least get the Economy Plus for the extra leg room for this 16+ hour flight!
You do want a photography trip - not just so that the "focus" will be on helping guests get the best images, but also so that there will be fewer passengers per vehicle.
Safari operators who own their own lodging can offer better deals - otherwise photo safaris can be very expensive. In Botswana consider Pangolin. I went to South Africa a few years ago and had a great experience with Gregory Sweeney: http://photographafrica.com/
You do want a photography trip - not just so that the "focus" will be on helping guests get the best images, but also so that there will be fewer passengers per vehicle.
Safari operators who own their own lodging can offer better deals - otherwise photo safaris can be very expensive. In Botswana consider Pangolin. I went to South Africa a few years ago and had a great experience with Gregory Sweeney: http://photographafrica.com/
Oct 12, 2021 10:34:05 #
Here is the link to Denise Ippolito’s website. Check it out. We have been on several trips with Denise, not
Africa, and she is first class as well as a wonderful photographer. https://www.deniseippolito.com/blog/?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=61655b733d043d10d5a66646&ss_email_id=61655bb0f52cfe560b502905&ss_campaign_name=The+Young+and+Innocent&ss_campaign_sent_date=2021-10-12T09%3A56%3A16Z
Africa, and she is first class as well as a wonderful photographer. https://www.deniseippolito.com/blog/?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=61655b733d043d10d5a66646&ss_email_id=61655bb0f52cfe560b502905&ss_campaign_name=The+Young+and+Innocent&ss_campaign_sent_date=2021-10-12T09%3A56%3A16Z
Oct 12, 2021 12:42:06 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
Russ Burden who does the Weekly Tip column for Outdoor Photographer magazine coupled with Africa Nature Photography run a great safari trip in Tanzania. Russ generally does two two-week safaris in April and at least one two-week safari in September. I went in April 2019 and it was an amazing experience.
See Africa Nature Photography's page on Face book for examples of some of the images captured by multiple photographers.
See Africa Nature Photography's page on Face book for examples of some of the images captured by multiple photographers.
Oct 12, 2021 12:46:12 #
Just adding my two cents here. I went on an African safari several years ago in South Africa. Besides doing a lot of research ahead of time about photographing animals, etc., what I found was that at each of the two camps we stayed at, our guide was extremely knowledgeable about photography! Once they realized I was serious about MY photography, they gave me lots of advice. If I asked what would be the best settings, they told me. They went out of their way to position our vehicle in great spots for great pictures. At 1 of the camps at night, the guide helped me load my pictures onto an external drive and then do some minor Photoshop/LR edits with me! It had never occurred to me to go on a safari with a professional photographer- but what a great idea. I guess I'm saying, in my case at least, it wasn't necessary. Good luck, it will be great!
Oct 12, 2021 14:56:06 #
Check out 'Pangolin Photo Safari'. They have a substantial number of Youtube videos. I'm thinking about going with them next year. They do safari specials in different countries, as I am interested in bird photography I decided that Botswana/Namibia and the Chobe Delta would be my chosen destinations if I go. Good luck.
Oct 12, 2021 15:29:37 #
sb wrote:
You do want a photography trip - not just so that the "focus" will be on helping guests get the best images, but also so that there will be fewer passengers per vehicle.
Safari operators who own their own lodging can offer better deals - otherwise photo safaris can be very expensive. In Botswana consider Pangolin. I went to South Africa a few years ago and had a great experience with Gregory Sweeney: http://photographafrica.com/
You do want a photography trip - not just so that the "focus" will be on helping guests get the best images, but also so that there will be fewer passengers per vehicle.
Safari operators who own their own lodging can offer better deals - otherwise photo safaris can be very expensive. In Botswana consider Pangolin. I went to South Africa a few years ago and had a great experience with Gregory Sweeney: http://photographafrica.com/
Some lodges have fewer guests per vehicle as well as offer (for a fee) guests the option to have a private vehicle for only you (plus whoever you want). This of course costs more, but you don't have to pay for a photographer to accompany you if you feel that you don't need that. My wife and I have occasionally splurged and had the vehicle to ourself (with a driver and tracker of course). The drivers and trackers are usually very experienced at positioning you for the best photos.
Hadn't heard of photographers who owned the lodging, that is another interesting option.
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