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DREAM TRIP, UNIQUE TO YOU
At a Glance
- Cost: Quote will be supplied
- Duration to be advised, based on your goals
- Genre: Wildlife, birds and landscape
- Skill level: Beginners to Advanced
Africa is a stunningly diverse continent with an abundance of wildlife that covers all the major biomes. A photo safari in Africa can range anything from the Namib desert to the swamps of the Okavango Delta, the lakes of the Great Rift Valley, the great plains of the Serengeti and to the gorilla forests of Uganda. The photographic opportunities that the African continent offer is virtually limitless so finding an African photo safari for your particular photographic interests is guaranteed. With his extensive experience in Southern and Eastern Africa, Isak will take you to the best locations in the right season for the natural spectacle you are after, whether it’s photographing or experiencing African wildlife, birds, landscapes or cultures. As a your personal photographic guide, he will make you and your partner experience the real Africa in comfort and be hands-on with tips and tuition so that you come away with top class images.
The trips are designed not only to help you take top class wildlife photos but also to offer the real wild African experience. Your photography is his priority no matter what level of photographer you are. The course will cater from beginners who have never picked up a camera before to serious amateurs and even professional photographers who have travelled to Africa on many occasions before.
Destinations
Here is a list of specialist destinations that I offer exclusive safaris to. Click each link for more information on that safari. If you have any questions please email me at isak@theafricaphotographer.com
- Mashatu – Tuli block of Botswana
- Chobe – Riverfront in North-East Botswana
- Okavango Panhandle – River front in North-West Botswana
- Okavango Delta – Wildlife paradise in central Botswana
- Serengeti – Open plains in Tanzania
- Tanzania
- Kenya
- Maasai Mara – Open plains in Kenya
- Namib Desert – Landscapes of Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Luangwa – Luangwa river valley in Zambia
- Sabi Sands – Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa
- Japan
On offer is your choice of exceptional wildlife photography destinations and Isak’s ability to teach you the things he knows to improve your photographs. With extensive experience in wildlife photography, Isak will make sure you understand the concepts of light and composition and how that helps you to create stunning images. The objective is to offer hands-on guidance every step of the way to reach your full photographic potential. The guidance will extend to after the shoots when all can relax and review your photographs. In the digital age we tend to shoot too many shots so he can help you trim that down and edit the images into a beautiful portfolio.
A Unique Safari
Normal African safaris are designed for game viewing, seeing as many animals as possible in the shortest time possible. Even the game drives at the top lodges do not specially cater for photographers and you might end up on a vehicle with people that are happy enough just to see the animals without any consideration of position, light and angles. Our exclusive safaris will book private vehicles so that you have the photographic freedom of getting to the good game viewing areas in good light and also spend as much time as wanted at a particular interesting scene or subject. A good driver is key to a successful photographic safari. The drivers have expert local bush knowledge and know the places that will offer you the best chance of getting you the shot. By sitting in front of the vehicle next to the Driver, Isak will guide him to position the vehicle with the light and angle in mind to offer you the best photographic opportunities.
About Isak
Understanding wildlife behavior is key to getting exceptional images. As a highly acclaimed professional photographer he has the field experience necessary to understand wildlife behavior, getting you into position and ready to take the shot when the action happens. Working closely with the driver to consider orientation for good light, positioning and angles. Successful wildlife photography requires patience, anticipation and being in the right place. Isak has a talent of getting you to understand the key concepts of photography with years of experience running photographic safari. His passion and desire to share the beauty of Africa with others. With an established guidance style which is subtle with hints and tips to any level that you want to experience.
Whatever part of this extraordinary continent you’d like to explore, whatever the adventure you seek, Isak Pretorius is the expert you will need to host the most enjoyable and memorable experiences within Africa, a continent he knows and loves. Isak is an expert photographic guide and highly acclaimed professional wildlife photographer specializing in taking you to breathtaking destinations and getting you the ultimate shots! Whether you’d like to get up close to the real Africa and its wildlife, by car, on foot, by boat or even by helicopter, he is the one to take you there and turn your dreams into the journey of a lifetime.
Africa
Understanding this continent’s seasons and cycles is key to harness the full photographic potential on offer. Winter, summer, rainy and dry seasons are some of the most important factors to consider as they will offer different opportunities. With good local knowledge of the different countries and ecosystems, the safaris can be designed design to offers exceptional photography. Having lived in Africa his whole life and having traveling to these places as a wildlife photographer many times, Isak knows the best times to Host safaris in the different areas. For example, there is a certain time of the year that the animals in the Okavango delta disappear into Mopane woodland at the edge of the delta and a certain time of the year that the woodland is dry with the water level of the delta low, attracting loads of animals into the wetlands. Another example is the carmine bee-eaters nesting in the river banks and African skimmers on the sand banks of the Zambezi river. This only happens during a short window period when the water level is at its lowest.
Here is a list of specialist destinations that I offer exclusive safaris to. If you have any questions please email me at isak@theafricaphotographer.com
- Mashatu – Tuli block of Botswana
- Chobe – Riverfront in North-East Botswana
- Okavango Panhandle – River front in North-West Botswana
- Okavango Delta – Wildlife paradise in central Botswana
- Serengeti – Open plains in Tanzania
- Tanzania
- Kenya
- Maasai Mara – Open plains in Kenya
- Namib Desert – Landscapes of Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Luangwa – Luangwa river valley in Zambia
- Sabi Sands – Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa
- Japan
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The daily routine
Most lodges offers early morning and late afternoon game drives that extend into the early evening. Depending on the type of safari they might offer walks, e.g. the gorilla safari, instead of game drives. Whatever type of activity Isak will be on hand with hints and tips to the level that you prefer, keeping it practical and informal in an environment where you are able to capture the best photos possible. It is important to him that you know the different type of shots that a situation offers and that you have the correct camera settings to pull the shot off. The objective is for you to have fun and to come away with top quality shots. In the middle of the day between the meals there is time for relaxation and to discuss your images on the computer. He is an expert in the latest photo management and development software and will not only teach you all the tricks to efficiently trim down your images into a stunning portfolio but also to tweak your images to look as spectacular as when you saw it through the lens. The basics of photography is important and needs to be understood: f-stop, shutter speed and iso, and how to use light and composition creatively to create spectacular photos.
Improve all aspects of your photography
Isak’s aim is to improve your photos. On the vehicle or back at camp he will be at hand to talk about your various photographic experiences and all aspects of photography. You will also b e able to ask about any aspects of photography that you find challenging. How to get sharp images, to track birds in flight, using fill flash or maybe questions about camera’s and lenses. Feedback on your images is one of the best ways to learn and improve. He always travel with his MacBook computer and can facilitate any feedback or workshop regarding wildlife photography that you require.
No need to stress! All your travel plans and co-ordination of all your logistics leaving you to enjoy the scenery and focus on your photography will be taken care of. By having Isak host and guide your African safari, he will make sure your trip through Africa is as pleasant an experience as possible. You can focus on the majestic scenery and your photography.
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About this wonderful trip
Costs will depend on your scope, destinations and duration. Contact Isak by phone or email, or even for a coffee, to discuss your dream trip. A time frame and with specific shots in mind is important as a first step.
