You see that bag up there? I love that bag. It is one of my favorite and most dear possessions. Since my girlfriend originally gifted it to me in 2016, I’ve taken that bag to almost thirty different countries, over mountains, through jungles, you name it. Like the adult equivalent of a kid’s favorite blanket, I take this backpack with me everywhere.
Read MoreWhen I went on safari in 2017, it was my first time photographing wildlife. I knew that the lenses I had at my disposal weren’t enough to get the shots I was hoping to capture. My objective was to get portraits of the wildlife I saw on safari. I wanted to capture the details in their faces and the things that made them unique.
Read MoreThere’s a level of awe you experience seeing wild animals roaming in their natural habitat that you can only experience in a handful of places. As I’ve stated in previous articles, going on safari is a life changing adventure. Getting to experience and these creatures is something you can never take for granted, and thus you want to be as prepared as possible before you leave for safari. Having said that, one area you need to be prepared in is how you intend to stabilize your photos. This is bound to be something you research when you’re packing for your trip, so I thought I’d share my knowledge on what I’ve found to be the best approach
Read MoreGoing on safari with the objective of capturing once and a lifetime images is an incredible experience, but along with it comes a variety of unknowns and variables. A large part of being on safari is understanding that you aren’t in control, and that you simply have to be ready for when a boring afternoon explodes into intense action and excitement. Being in such a volatile shooting situation can be stressful when you’re on a once in a lifetime trip, but there are certain things one can do to prepare so that when the moment strikes, you’re there to capture it.
Read MoreBackups aren’t the flashiest topic when it comes to photography, but they’re one of the most important. If you’ve ever lost photos, you know the helpless and painful feeling that washes over you when you realize you’re never going to get your images back. It’s happened to me in the past, but I’ve got a system in place now that will hopefully ensure that it never happens again.
Accidents and bad circumstances happen, but incidents of misfortune don’t have to steal you of the photos you’ve taken while on your trip. But how is that preventable? When things go south how do you ensure that you still have a copy of your images? The answer is having a proper backup system and workflow that will protect you when things go wrong.
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