Courses will cover : Camera Equipment Camera's Camera settings and Technical approach Lens, Fixed and Zoom lenses Telephoto lenses Exposure What is aperture/shutter speed/ISO? What is exposure? What is Metering? What is a histogram? Creative Photography Composition & cropping Lines & Shapes Colour Negative space Seeing images Different types of Light Photography Case studies Showing examples of above techniques and notes Photographic Requirements Workshops on Safari - Weekenders: Any camera with a manual override, does not necessarily need to be a D-SLR but this is preferred What is included: Course notes Your safari costs What is not included: Travel to and from location (if SA) Items of a personal nature Photographic Requirements Photographic Safaris - On Location: Ideally a D-SLR A fixed or  zoom telephoto lens of at least 300mm f5.6 focal length, a 70-200 f4 or f2.8 with a 1.4 converter will also work. Mid range zoom lens of 70 - 200mm f4 or f2.8 A wide angle lens with zoom range of around 17 - 50mm f5.6. If items are not available the option to rent is available, please contact us if this may be necessary. Photographic Requirements Classic Photographic Safaris: Totally up to the client, but we would recommend A D-SLR, bring a second body if available. A fixed telephoto lens of at least a 300mm f4 Mid range zoom lens of 70 - 200mm f4 or f2.8 1.4 and 2 x converters. A wide angle lens with zoom range of around 17 - 50mm f5.6. If items are not available the option to rent is available, please contact us if this may be necessary. All should fit into one bag that can be carried as hand luggage. Monopods are preferable over tripods, with the exception in the case and landscape photography will be done, choose a light tripod. Ball tripod head on the mono/tripod is best. Photographic Requirements Premier Photographic Safaris: Totally dependent on the destination  -a full list of suggested equipment will be made available prior to travel Capturing photographs of Africa, its landscapes and the inhabitants has always been an integral part of an African Safari. Photographic equipment is getting more capable and affordable, as such visitors to the continent today are more prepared for photographic opportunities. However the fundamentals of photography are enduring, understanding light, composition and achieving correct exposures will always remain key elements in photography. Wildlife photography is also about understanding animals and the interactions with each other and their environment, a type of "ecological photography". Our groups are small and intimate which is the ideal situation for sharing of knowledge amongst the group and being able to get your answers from the guides in a way that is understandable and relates to the real time situations. Our main focus on our safaris is to get you, the wildlife enthusiast and photographer into the best possible situation to view unique behaviour, as such our guides are first and foremost nature guides (ecological guides) with a passion for photography. Wild Frontiers has created a photographic safari division that will cater for all photographers, from those people that rip the wrapping of their first camera as they board the plane, to those experienced hands that have worn through the grips of more than one tripod. Our safaris are designed to put similarly skilled photographers together, led by experienced safari guides that have, over the years, built up an incredible knowledge of Africa's wild areas and how to capture the beauty and the inhabitants with a camera About:  Wild Frontiers Photographic Safari's Having a clear passion and understanding of photography will always result in a personally rewarding image, but Africa beats to its own drum. If you have ever watched a wildlife documentary and been to Africa, you'll always wonder how they manage to fit so much action into a 2-hour show. What is left out is the 2 years of waiting and watching to capture that 2 hours of rare footage. Viewing animals going about their day to day lives, is what most people witness on their safari, to photograph unique behaviour you need to be in the right place at the right time, which is about your guide anticipating animal behaviour, than your photographic equipment.     This is the clear distinction of our Photographic Safaris, all our guides are accomplished photographers - but first and foremost they are GUIDES, and completely tuned-in with Africa's natural systems having spent many years watching and observing the behaviour and social interactions of animals that are today your photographic subjects. This enables them to anticipate behaviour to best prepare you for your ideal photograph.  As photographers themselves, they will ensure you are set up for the best possible angle, lighting, and view of the photographic subject and they are always on hand to explain any questions about the more technical side of photography. Etienne Oosthuizen (Photographic Africa) Etienne is a professional guide with an invaluable enthusiasm for wildlife photography. A born and bred Zimbabwean and having grown up on a tobacco farm, He was exposed to the great outdoors from a young age, with canoeing trips down the Zambezi during his school holidays. Now with more than 10 years experience in 5 countries and with many hours spent behind a camera, he now leads our photographic safaris to the wild places in Africa. After seeing how photographic safaris have been conducted throughout Africa, there was a need to get back to grassroots and review how these were operated. Understanding that Africa needs to be interpreted by a local Photographer to visiting photographers, you need a guide that both understand Africa and Photography. Etienne does not join your safaris to beef up his own portfolios, what he offers is a insightful view of our continent and how to help you, the photographer, capture Africa in her best light. Wild Frontiers: Photographic Wild Frontiers Photographic is a Outfitting service created by Wild Frontiers to help professional and amateur photographers to navigate through the mountain of information written about Africa when planning their own Photographic Safaris for them and their guests. Wild Frontiers has over 20 years of experience in designing itineraries at optimum times for specific subjects, and we pride ourselves in being able to "make it happen" throughout East, Central & Southern Africa and of course the arid North. We offer a broad range of travel from luxury lodges to mobile tented safaris. We can tailor-make just about anything - including multi-destination itineraries. Wild Frontiers can offer local photographic guides to help your group with photography under local African conditions and too make sure your group is never far from an experienced photographer if they require advice and need a question answered. We offer a wide variety of workshops and safaris that are broadly divided into three types with plenty of over lap, which enables us to cater for photographers of all skill levels. Safari and Workshop Options Wild Frontiers have several types of photography workshops - aimed at various levels - and designed in such a way that our guests are always in the company of their peers. We never want anybody to be held back or be in a situation where they feel intimidated. As such we have introductory workshops for the complete novice, through to small group expeditions to unique areas for the technically advanced photographer, and everything in between. Photographic Discussion Evenings   We plan to host a number of evenings throughout the year, both for our propespective guests and for those who are 'simply interested' in safaris and photography. We will cover subject such as photography on safari, specific destinations, specific conditions and certain subject matter. Contact us if you would like to be notified of these evenings or keep an eye on our presentations page. Wildlife Photography Basics If you are a complete novice or would like to understand the basic concepts of photography, join one of our Photography 101courses that will help you to get to grips with you camera's functions and understanding of photography fundamentals.  We have opted to work closely with Wild Eye  who run workshops in evenings and on weekends.  This is great for people who have just purchased a new camera, or upgraded equipment and need some extra tutorial. Courses will broadly cover a variety of subjects, depending on your skill level: Exposure: What is aperture/shutter speed/ISO? What is exposure? What is metering? What is an histogram? Creative Photography: Compostion & cropping Lines & Shapes Colour Negative space Seeing images Different types of Light Photography Case Studies: showing examples of above techniques and notes Of course, if you prefer to go to a different company for tutorial, no problem!  There are lots of excellent companies and individuals offering similar services. Photographic Workshops: Workshops on Safari - Weekenders We offer small photography workshops on location, that have been designed to encourage learning and grasp the concepts and principles of photography, with a clear focus on Nature Photography. These will encompass a day or two of formal lectured workshops, at locations that are selected for their access to the 'field'.    These are ideal for people that don't have a lot time in their busy lives to spend week evenings attending a classes or tutorial.  Our Wildlife photography workshops are basically a photographic safari combined with a 101 workshop, so in addition to covering camera and lens basics, we also expand more information on photography field techniques, composition, photography ethic's, working with natural light are just a few of the extra topics.   Photographic Safaris - On Location   These safaris will generally take you into national parks, and private conservation areas and will be split into various themes, or groups.  Generally about a week long, we will include advice on correct equipment to use (and assist with hiring thereof), field notes, tutorial during the safari, and full preparation prior to travelling.   Wildlife Photography Basics These safaris area geared towards the nature lover who wants to be introduced to the world of Wildlife photography, The safaris are designed to improve the quality of the beginners holiday snapshots to beautiful wildlife images. These safaris are different from the workshops in that the lecture times are completely informal and will be held between the morning and afternoon activities under a shady tree or back in the luxury of camp. The lectures or presentations will be focused on photography in the field and important skills and techniques to photograph under African conditions. These are geared towards the people new to the world of wildlife photography but not necessarily to photography. There will be workshops during the safari in between activities - aimed to introduce the basic concepts, techniques and principles of Nature/Wildlife photography. The workshops will be fun and informal, being conducted between the morning and afternoon activities, in the comfort of camp or in the shade of a tree. Notes will be provided. Slide shows done with guests' images for discussion and crit, generally undertaken in the evenings. Duration of 5 - 8 days Number of people 4 - 8 Things to be covered: Composition techniques Photography in the field Photographing light/working with light How to use the principles of photography in the field Classic Photographic Safaris We all understand that nature works in cycles and that there are good time and bad times to visit different areas. The core of our photographic operations are based on having you the photographer in the right area in the optimum season without the crowds. Our Classic Photographic Safari have unique photography themes or a destination specific safaris, these are all planned with the photography enthusiast in mind.   Destination Safaris Our destination safaris will visit a specific countries at the best possible time to get the most photographic potential from those area's. These safaris are a holistic wildlife photography experience and we will cover all the major wildlife area's with in that country or region and not focus specifically on a single animal species or theme. Themed Safaris By concentrating on a specific subject, we can plan your safari to maximise your photographic with your given subject. We will focus predominately on your chosen theme be it Predators, Endemics, Elephants, Migration or Great Apes. Which will enable us to prepare your itineraries for specific season's when viewing these animals are at their best. Destination Safaris Our destination safaris will visit a specific countries at the best possible time to get the most photographic potential from those area's. These safaris are a holistic wildlife photography experience and we will cover all the major wildlife area's with in that country or region and not focus specifically on a single animal species or theme. This 'intermediate' safari is for the  photographic enthusiast who wants to further their skills as a wildlife photographer. The safari is structured to be all about photography and lots of it, with plenty of hours spent in the field to develop the skills of a wildlife photographer.  Destinations are chosen for their prime game viewing and photographic opportunities. The key part of these safaris is the evening show and tell sessions with the groups’ photographs, which is an ideal time to relax and chat amongst the group and receive some constructive criticism from the guides. The safari will be structured so that the majority of the time is spent in the field. There are no formal workshops, but Photographic Guides will always be on hand for questions. Evening slide shows will be held for photographers wishing to part take, this will be a key element of the safari. This would be ideal for photographers that already understand the basics of photography and camera functions. Advanced photographers are welcome There will be a variety of themes within itineraries, such as the Great Wildebeest Migration, Predators, Landscapes etc. As well as general  wildlife photography,  we also offer destination orientated instead of a theme, such as - Botswana, Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia. Number of people, no more than 5 guests per photographic guide, ideally 4 per guide. Small groups, ideally no more than 10. Locations for these Classic Safaris Depending on the location or theme of safari Location itineraries such as Tanzania & Kenya would encompass a 10 to 14 trip of various National Parks with in the country. Theme itineraries such as  Predators, would go and stay at a variety of  places where predator viewing is phenomenal, this could include 2 or more places on the itinerary. All major wildlife locations are available, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Rwanda & Uganda Premier Photographic Expeditions These are the Ultimate in Photographic experiences, with no cost spared to get you in the best possible areas. They are a mixture of remote destination photo-safaris or the Ultimate Themed Photo-safari. They will be custom designed itineraries with every intention to get you in the best location and the best time and as comfortable as possible, this may include organising special permits, (for example an off-road permit, or perhaps permission to film into the evening) for optimal viewing of your given photographic subject.   These are ideally suited for advanced photographers, who do not need any tuition for when that 'once in a life time' sighting is happening. The guide's role on safari is to interpret the behaviour or situation to prepare the photographer for that magical moment. These will be the ultimate in photographic safaris. As the destinations or safari is specialized, guests should ideally be well versed with their equipment and how to use it. These safaris are best suited to advanced photographers, but of course anyone is welcome These will target specific photographic subjects, with the sole purpose to provide the best opportunities to the photographer. The main focus is to get clients to maximum exposure and time with their desired subject. Group numbers ideally 3-4 guests per vehicle Locations for Advanced safaris :  This safari will only focus on set subject/theme or remote destination A dedicated  Primates Safari, specialized Predator safari, Rhino tracking,  or remote locations like Gabon, Ethiopia, Madagascar.