Special Photography Safari in Kenya
Glamping Kenya is specialized in photo safaris in Kenya
During the special photography trips in Kenya organized by Glamping Kenya Lodge, you go on an adventure accompanied by a wildlife photographer and a specialized driver/guide.
For your photography trip or photo safari in Kenya, you can be professionally guided by Erwin Tecqmenne, a Belgian professional photographer who works and lives in Kenya.
A photography safari in Kenya promises to be very spectacular. You will visit all the famous parks of this beautiful safari country Kenya, and under the guidance of a Belgian professional photographer.
If you cannot bring photo equipment, you can also rent it from Erwin.
Specialised Photo safaris in Kenya.
What makes your Wildlife photos 'special' and stand out from the crowd during your photography trip in Kenya:
• When you book a photography trip in Kenya at Glamping Kenya Eco lodge, you will always be guided by a very experienced wildlife photographer.
• Guidance from a specialized driver-guide specialized in your Photography trip in Kenya completes this experience.
• Your specialized driver – guide ensures that you can take an extra low shooting position for a frog perspective. This guide also helps you get out of the car safely, allowing you to come face to face with the wild animals in a safe way.
• This will make your photography trip in Kenya very exceptional. Very close shots of rhinoceros, among others, are best done by using 17mm to 24mm wide-angle lenses.
• A Photography trip in Kenya and recording of these unique photos are best done during the blue and golden hour. The blue hour is the name for the phenomenon that occurs in the morning, the hour before sunrise and in the evening, just after sunset under certain circumstances. The golden hour is the last hour before sunset, this is cherished by professional photographers.
• We also offer night safaris for our photography safari in Kenya. We also provide special lighting and/or backlighting for this.
• For optimal results, we can allow a maximum of 2 photographers per Landcruiser.
Professional photographers on a photography trip in Kenya will sift through thousands of photos after a day of shooting and, if they're lucky, leave behind a handful of photos worth sharing.
To ensure you get the best safari photos, don't hesitate to let the shutter speed fly and be sure to bring extra batteries and memory cards. With photography trip in Kenya it is often quantity that increases your chances of quality.
A Photography trip in Kenya is the wildlife photographer looking deeply at what he/she is trying to capture, trying to see, and staying present, scanning a landscape for what is beautiful and unique.
On a photo safari in Kenya you'll likely have travelled halfway around the world to capture these incredible landscapes, so be prepared to stay focused for a long time. Plenty of rest, good hydration, and good glasses are some of the things that will help you get through long stretches of focusing on a landscape.
For a photo safari in Kenya: What is common knowledge?
- where there is water, there is action!
- During the Great Migration, 1.5 million wildebeest pass through parts of the Masai Mara every year and hundreds of thousands cross the river, full of hungry crocodiles and traffic jams of ungulates.
- Keep breathing... Take your time. Know that the world does not exist purely for our entertainment.
On a photography safari in Kenya you are sure to experience wildlife in ways previously unimaginable, and sometimes it will take a while before you discover it, hippos gathering or a lion killing an antelope.
So be patient with an extra lens, batteries and memory card, and you might be rewarded with an exceptional photo.
Important for a photography trip in Kenya:
- Understand the behavior of wild animals
- Understand the behavior and movements of wildlife to anticipate and capture those perfect safari moments.
- Observing animals and learning their habits can significantly boost your photography safari in Kenya.
- Maximize natural light.
- Make the most of the golden hours of sunrise and sunset and other lighting conditions to capture stunning safari photos during your photography safari in Kenya.
- Natural light can significantly enhance the colors and details of your images, creating a very professional result.
Equipment for your photography safari in Kenya:
- Make sure you have the necessary camera equipment and camera accessories for your photo safari in Kenya.
- A reliable camera with a camera lens and telephoto lens, spare batteries and memory cards are essential for taking memorable photos of wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Composition of your images
- Learn simple yet effective techniques for framing and composing your safari photos during your photo safari in Kenya.
- Shoot action pictures
- Always be ready for wildlife snapshots.
- Always respect the environment
By always maintaining a safe distance from animals during your photo safari in Kenya and, above all, adhering to the park rules, disruption to the ecosystem is kept to a minimum, guaranteeing a sustainable photo safari in Kenya for future generations.
What is a photography safari in Kenya?
- A photography Safari in Kenya involves capturing stunning images of wildlife and landscapes, in natural environments such as national parks and reserves.
- Additionally, a photography trip in Kenya promotes a deeper appreciation for conservation efforts and the need to protect these precious ecosystems for future generations.
- Combining the use of tripods or monopods with built-in stabilization technology allows photographers to maximize image clarity and capture stunning wildlife photos with precision and detail.
Why is early morning good for a photography safari in Kenya?
- Early morning on your photography trip in Kenya offers soft, golden light and cooler temperatures, making it an ideal time to photograph wildlife.
- Animals are also more active during this time, increasing your chances of taking great photos.
Is a wide-angle lens recommended for a photo safari in Kenya?
- A wide-angle lens lets you capture vast landscapes and increases the sense of depth and scale in your safari images.
Is a zoom lens recommended for a photo safari in Kenya?
- A zoom lens offers versatility when capturing wildlife by allowing you to adjust the central length to suit your composition needs.
- This flexibility allows you to bring distant subjects closer, revealing intricate details without disrupting the animals' natural behavior.
Also in the evening with a tasty aperitif or digestive, there is the option to process and edit your photos with Photoshop, always under the guidance of Erwin.
• A photography trip in Kenya or photography safari in Kenya packed with safari days to capture the unique wildlife. The chance that you will spot the 'big5' is enormous.
In Lake Naivasha you can sail among the hippos, and in Nakuru you will find many rhinos.
• The Masai Mara is ideal for a photo safari in Kenya felines and the elephants have a snow-capped Kilimanjaro as a unique backdrop.
• In Ol Pejeta you can photograph the last 2 white rhinos of the Northern breed.
• In Solio Ranch you can even photograph white rhinos and elephants while walking on foot.
• To top it all off, during the Photo Safari in Kenya you will look for the spectacular river crossing of the wildebeest. Every participant is guaranteed their own window seat, so you always have a good view of the animals!
Your photo safari in Kenya or photography trip in Kenya will be an unforgettable experience.
• There are a number of things you must do in your life and a photo safari in Kenya or photography trip in Kenya is certainly one of them. A photography trip in Kenya gives an overwhelming feeling, for example to stand among millions of Wildebeest to photograph the migration. Clouds of dust are coming up everywhere. And if they also cross the river en masse in front of your camera lens, where the meter-long Nile crocodiles are waiting for them in ambush, your photo safari in Kenya can no longer go wrong.
• There is a good chance that you will experience these unique images that everyone knows from television live during the Photo Safari in Kenya. The animals have a primal instinct that drives them through the water. Nothing stops them. Fear dominates, but determination is greater. A photo safari that you will never forget in your life.
The photography trip in Kenya or photo safari in Kenya is also ideal for non-photographing partners or family members; as long as you love this pure nature.