Wild Insights – Our Photography Safaris Blog
Welcome to Wild Insights, our African Photography Safaris blog. This is where we share our thoughts about conservation, creativity, and the moments that make us stop and think about what we see. From why we photograph the way we do, to the bigger picture of what it means to be in the wild today.
If you’re curious about the why behind the wow, this is where you’ll find it!
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Monopod on Safari
We are both strong advocates of the versatility and practicality of using a monopod on safari. They are lightweight, easy to pack, and simple to use. In wildlife photography, there comes a point where more gear does not make your photographs better. It simply makes you slower.
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Our Wild Insights trails that inspire our photography and adventures…
- After the Campfire
- Fieldcraft
- Framing the Wild
- People
- Podcast
- Podcast Highlight
- Safari Booze
- Territories & Trails
- Wild Perspective
- Wildlife Photography
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More Wild Insights Photography Safari Blogs
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Framing the Wild – Back-lit Lioness
This shot is all about a minimalist, graphic approach. Rather than lighting the lioness’ face to reveal detail, it does…
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Our Trail Cam and a Giraffe… and Absolutely Everything Else!
One of our PIR trail camera captured astonishingly close footage of a giraffe feeding directly above the lens. So close…
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Conservation Reality or Fairytale?
In episode 15 of our African Photography Safaris Podcast, we tackled a fiery listener question that began with moral outrage…
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African Photography Safari Guides – Meet the Team!
The safari guides at African Photography Safaris are at the heart of every trip. Alan & Kaleel, two professional wildlife…
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Predators are not Villains!
Predators have always had an image problem. From films to nature documentaries, they’re regularly cast as the bad guys, the…
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Bat-eared Fox After the Campfire
The Bat-eared fox is one of those species that many people think are strictly nocturnal, but that is not quite…
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African Bird Photography: Incredible Birds You Need to Photograph!
Step into the wild heart of Africa, where every day brings the chance to witness nature’s most amazing avian spectacles.…
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Responsible Photography Safaris: Their Quiet Power
The safari industry is awash with buzzwords; “eco,” “green,” “sustainable,” “responsible.” Too often they’re used loosely, or worse, to justify…