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January 6-18, 2024 - Full
January 8-20, 2026 - Accepting Applications
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When you say “gorillas” to a photographer, the mind goes to walking through a Rwanda forest to sit down and spend time with a group of gorillas. The thoughts move to how would one approach this with a camera – and how exciting it would be to create portraits of these cousins of ours. Then one begins to contemplate how special it would be to simply be in that spot, spend time, have eye to eye contact, and communicate non-verbally with these giants.
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We’re saying GORILLAS to you now.
And chimpanzees. And Colobus monkeys. And Golden monkeys. And so much more!
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When we sat down to design the perfect gorilla-focused photography adventure, our very first thought was that you can’t go all that way for a one-time opportunity to photograph gorillas. It might rain. You might miss on a setting. You know the issues. So, while it adds significantly to the cost, we designed in two gorilla outings. Same with wild chimpanzees. Two outings on two days. We can’t imagine it any other way.
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We also designed in dedicated permit-based outings to photograph Colobus monkeys! And another dedicated to Golden monkeys. The secret, of course, is that on these outings we’ll photograph other species of primates, other mammals, and birds! And interesting terrain and flora!
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Then, we added a spectacular canopy trail. Oh my, you will love this – and the images you can make of it and from it!
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Along the way, we’ll have an opportunity to spend time in the Genocide Museum in Kigali. We’ll explore the reconstruction of the palace of Mwami, a Rwandan King – a building that is entirely woven.
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We have done our best to build an itinerary jam-packed with photographic opportunities – but with enough time for you to appreciate where you are! There will be more “on foot” time in Rwanda than in most of our other African safaris – that’s on foot carrying at least some of your gear! We are spacing out the harder hikes, giving us productive photography days in between that also give you a breather. But, you do need to be in shape!
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And, we’re keeping the group small – up to seven clients and Bob (eight is a full gorilla trekking group size). Our goal is to assemble a group that will get along well and handle the rigors of this itinerary.
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Our presence in Rwanda, the permits we buy, the porters we hire, and the funds we leave when we buy craft souvenirs - all of that contributes to the well-being of the gorillas, chimpanzees, other primates, and the habitat they need to come back from the challenges they have faced. Rwanda has built back its gorilla population in an impressive way, but making sure that gorilla conservation goes hand in hand with tourism and community benefits. And it's working. When you visit and then share your images, inspiring others to seek out gorilla experiences, you are driving the process that will one day result in many more gorillas and bigger protected areas.
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2024
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Taking Control in the Mirrorless Era
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Three days of classroom and field time with migrating waterfowl, bald eagles, and macro opportunities. You'll learn how to take control of your mirrorless camera - and take advantage of new developments in the digital darkroom - to yield images that closely match your intentions in the field! Embrace manual - it's easier that the auto modes - and easier than ever in the mirrorless era!. |
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Three days of classroom and field time with migrating waterfowl, bald eagles, and macro opportunities. You'll learn how to take control of your mirrorless camera - and take advantage of new developments in the digital darkroom - to yield images that closely match your intentions in the field! Embrace manual - it's easier that the auto modes - and easier than ever in the mirrorless era. |
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So many birds! Such good photography opportunities. So little physical effort required. Forty percent of the planet's hummingbirds are found in Ecuador. Thirty-seven percent of the tanagers (which don't show up in the Old World at all). Conservation has teamed up with landowners to protect natural cloudforest habitats - and the result is birds sitting on branches predictably in a way you can photograph them. Did we mention Cock-of-the-rock? Or mountain tourcan? Small group so secure your space before it is gone! |
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Borneo! Rainforests. Orangutans. Gibbons. Pygmy elephants. Proboscis monkeys. 420 species of birds, including amazing hornbills and kingfishers, brightly colored little birds. Carnivorous plants. Sun bears. The list goes on and on. We've built an itinerary that takes you into the canopy, on trails by foot, on rivers by boat, and out on night safari. This is not an adventure you want to miss! |
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Join us in Brazil's Pantanal for a wild adventure that features both jaguars and an amazing array of birds, reptiles, and mammals. The Pantanal is the only place in the world where one can reliably find and photograph jaguars - as they are nocturnal hunters everywhere else. The birds here are fantastic - this is one of our favorite places to photograph flying birds (we can help you build your skills). Add in close-up encounters with giant river otters and so much more. Join us for this wild adventure! |
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The Great Migration encounters the Mara River in Tanzania's northern Serengeti. 2-3 million wildebeest and 400-500,00 zebras want to cross the Mara - often high with boiling rapids and hosting giant Nile crocodiles looking to feast! We've design the ultimate photography adventure to put you in a number of right places at the right times - to capture images of the trauma, the terror, the attacks, and the heartening stories of wildebeest succeeding at crossing the river to greener pastures. Are you coming? |
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Turkey sits at a geographical crossroads, which means that, over history, many cultures have passed through Turkey, each leaving a distinct imprint on the culture and the archaeological record. Let's explore some of the great archaeological wonders - while putting ourselves in great positions make exciting art with cameras. Mosques, Fairy Chimneys, Ephasus, Istanbul, Aphrodisia, Pergamum, Assos and so much more. |
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2026 |
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To sit quietly in a bamboo thicket with a gorilla family, interacting with eye contact, observing, and making compelling images is truly a life changing experience. Venture out into the wilds of Rwanda with a small group to experience photographic encounters with wild gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, golden monkeys, and much, much more. Fitness level is necessary to accomplish this adventure. Dates are tentative until we secure permits. |
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Timed to meet the great migration in the Serengeti, our safari takes you to some of the great parks and protected areas in northern Tanzania in search of lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetah, hyenas... Of all our itineraries, anywhere in the world, this one has the best reviews - and is a real life-changing experience! If you'll only be making one photography foray into sub-Saharan Africa in your life - this is the trip! |
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Join us in 2026 as we'll explore favorite haunts and add new landings and vistas. Giant tortoises, flightless frigates, 3 kinds of boobies, land and marine iguanas, sea lions and fur seals, flamingos, and the northernmost penguin in the world. The list goes on and on! Exciting landscapes. So much to learn about geology, biology, and evolution.Truly an inspiring experience - ties the Serengeti in client feedback as the "most life-changing" experience of their lives. |
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Join a small group of photographers as we fly in float planes and tundra planes out into the wilderness of the Katmai Peninsula - in search of great bear photography opportunities. We'll go where the bears are actively catching salmon, including Brooks Falls, and other locations drawing off the Bristol Bay watershed which has the largest salmon runs in the world. Plan to be close to bears - to have great vistas from planes - and to marvel at the vast expanse of wilderness. Group size limited - secure your space. |
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Turkey sits at a geographical crossroads, which means that, over history, many cultures have passed through Turkey, each leaving a distinct imprint on the culture and the archaeological record. Let's explore some of the great archaeological wonders - while putting ourselves in great positions make exciting art with cameras. Mosques, Fairy Chimneys, Ephasus, Istanbul, Aphrodisia, Pergamum, Assos and so much more. |
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