Great Plains Photographic Safaris on Special
“Because of our careers in photography, many guests and travellers to our camps expect something photographic, a cut above others.
“Often, very keen photographers want to learn more, or improve upon this amazing craft. With this in mind, we have introduced the ‘Great Plains Conservation – Wild Studio’ “
Dereck Joubert
CEO, Great Plains Conservation
Following the successful Great Plains Conservation’s Wild Studio 2016 set-date photographic safaris programme, in 2017 Wild Studio goes completely flexible to dates that suit you. Take a look at our amazing rates for January-March 2017 below. Similarly low rates for the photo-season from November 2017 to March 2018.
BOTSWANA
Selinda Camp, Selinda Reserve – $2850pp – 3 Nights
Duba Expedition Camp, Okavango Delta – $3350pp – 3 Nights
KENYA
Ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills – $3990pp – 3 Nights
Prices include accommodation, meals, drinks, game drives & photographic instruction. All other dates and rates available on request.
ANYONE CAN LEARN
Great Plains Wild Studio is an opportunity for all levels of photographic abilities to become published wildlife photographers.
NON-PHOTOGRAPHERS
We have designed the courses to accommodate non-photographers also, ideal for couples and families looking for different experiences.
PRIVATE TUITION OR IN GROUPS
We provide both workshop and tailored private tuition in all our camps.
SPECIALIST PHOTOGRAPHERS
Professional photographers, who live in either Botswana or Kenya, will guide our photography guests through the technical aspects of photography, and then take them even further by developing meaningful portfolios that we will assist in publishing for them.
UNIQUE WAY TO LEARN
Quite simply we work backwards! On day one we will design the contents page of the portfolio for a book, social media album, printed photos for your dining room wall or for a published calendar to give to your friends. All we have is a one-page contents page as your destination, which will be the flexible guide for the rest of the workshop. The chapters could be birds in flight, soul of the elephant, zebras in action, the predators of the savannah. We let our creativity go wild.
OBJECTIVE FOCUSED PHOTOGRAPHY
The concept draws on the strategy used by professional and National Geographic photographers. Having a brief allows us to really hone our skills in a focused way rather than scouting the reserves randomly. It will help us produce better images.
THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Once we know what we would like to create we learn the skills needed to create the vision. We don’t let the camera drive us but learn how it can be used to create our vision.
Your ‘image-capturing device’ can be a smartphone, GoPro, compact right up to the professional SLRs. It does not matter: they can all capture an exposure of your subject to tell a story.
The most recent Wildlife Photographer of the Year image was taken on a GoPro. Could the next Wildlife Photographer of the Year be You?
Take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Book your seat now on one of Great Plains Wild Studio Photographic Safaris by calling us on 1800 808 491