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Namibia
I have never met anyone that regrets going to Namibia. You can imagine each stage of our planets existence happening there. It taps into your primal understanding of life. As a photographer, the natural light is unmatched. Beautiful golden orange tones, offset against dark shadows, create engaging images, showcasing a variety of situations. It was unlike anywhere else I had been before, I faced new challenges, but loved it. There is a common expression people say when they return from a safari holiday, “it got under our skin”. In Namibia this happens to , but it also gets into your bones.
Kenya
I have been Governors Camp Collections in-house photographer for the last few years. During my time there, I’ve photographed an array of different subjects and situations. Portraits quickly became one of my favourite type of shoots. I have become good friends with many staff members and I love showing them the pictures I took. They look so proud to be at work. I have spent countless hours on safari in Kenya, seen some incredible things, but without the guides, none of it would have been possible. Creating my own photoshoot with local Maasai warriors, men and women, was a real honour. It was also the place I refined my interior photography. From Northern Kenya’s Mugie House, to the tents of the Masaai Mara, I had my chance to practice. Kenya is where I fell in love with taking pictures, no matter what the subject is.
Botswana
It’s easy to romanticise the thought of going on safari with your family and loved ones. And nowhere does that better than Botswana. But how do you take compelling images of an already desirable location? Each camp offers something different, be that undeniable comfort, or action packed adventures. I was staying in some incredible camps, which leant to beautiful images. I favoured soft pink and orange light, wrapping each image in gold. But no matter where you stay in Botswana, it will be unforgettable.
Zimbabwe
When I visited Zimbabwe, one of the shots on my list, was to get images of elephants around the camp. So I set myself a little project, tell the story of three camps in Zimbabwe, capturing images of the rooms, living areas and out on safari. But an Elephant had to always be in the frame. I was hopeful, and severely underestimated the number elephants I would see around the camps. I would often compose images in advance, hoping an elephant would walk by, making it into the composition. I loved combining my skills as a wildlife photographer and knowledge of interiors, to create something a little different.
Canada
I have been going to Sailcone Lodge for nearly a decade, but I have only just started to take pictures of day to day life. Usually I would focus entirely on wildlife. However, after many years of doing more lifestyle work in Africa, I wanted to try my hand at it in Canada. I am a Grizzly Bear and Whale guide in Knight Inlet, Kwakwaka’wakw Territories. We explore by boat and hope to find Orca and Humpback Whales doing something cool. Bears can be seen at both land and sea, before returning to the lodge and enjoying a delicious home cooked meal. It’s the priority of my year, I just love it there.
Patagonia
For as long as I can remember, photography and fishing have gone hand in hand for me. Fishing got me into photography, and I now find myself taking pictures of fishermen. I have photographed fishermen in many countries now, but none more special than Chilean Patagonia. I was not there solely to take pictures, I was also fishing. I can only imagine what I could have captured if I was there just for photography.
