Our safaris are designed to watch local wildlife and to coach your photography skills to improve to “Wow! Hang it on the wall!” Everyone is welcome, from absolute iPhone beginners to advanced photographers to non-photographers who just want to watch the animals while the others click away.
Our private safaris have dedicated local rangers and guides to ensure the best possibility of seeing the widest variety of birds and wildlife—and getting into position for dramatic, one-of-a-kind photographs. We are passionate about photographing, promoting, protecting and preserving the natural world around us, while educating guests about photography techniques, conservation efforts and wildlife habits.
Once you arrive, our safaris are almost all-inclusive: comfortable accommodations, attentive staff, meals, morning and evening game drives, nature walks, photography instruction, basic workflow and editing skills in Lightroom and Photoshop CC, and once-in-a-lifetime memories.
Adventure trips can be daunting, but don’t worry—we will advise you on travel, equipment, packing and more. We can also make recommendations if you’d like to extend your vacation and keep it affordable!
About us:
Ernest Porter is an award-winning renowned bird and wildlife photographer from South Africa. His achievements include: 2015, 2016, 2018 Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year Top 15 finalist, winner of the July 2016 Tamron South Africa photography contest, prominently featured in Yahoo’s "Animals in Flight" Photo Gallery, and multiple VotoArt wins. He is Canon-sponsored, and published in numerous wildlife books, magazines, and guides including Animals of the Greater Kruger. Ernest is one of the staff photographers for the Black Eagle Project Roodekrans based in Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in South Africa, and is a sought-after speaker in the avian community.
Karen Blackwood is a USA-based airline pilot, world traveler, photographer, and adventurer. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she is able to break down the most complicated subjects into easily understood modules. Karen has taught hundreds of people to fly. She volunteers as a Bald Eagle monitor for the Raptor Education Foundation in Colorado, tutors children through Reading Partners, coaches young equestrians in basic horsemanship, and had coached many people in the effective use of their camera. Karen’s photography credits include: 2017, 2018 finalist in Africa Geographich POY, Best of Africa, 2018 National Geographic Daily Dozen, 2017 Nature's Best Photography Honorable Mention, 1st Honorable Mention in the Kodak National Photo Contest, multiple wins in the Amigo Airshow Photo Contest, featured showings in Colorado, and the use of her photos in promotional videos and specialized publications.
