Wildlife Photography Tips For Your Next Kenya Safari

Wildlife Photography Tips For Your Next Kenya Safari : It’s not often that one gets to spend a vacation in Kenya, but when it does, it’s unquestionably one of the most thrilling safari experiences ever. This is especially true if you’re visiting Kenya on a wildlife tour, where you’ll see some of the most amazing animals on the planet like the well-known Big Five adorning gorgeous landscapes and sparkling lakes.

Speaking of picture-perfect settings, one of the finest ways to recall the memories of your African safari adventure is to take stunning pictures of the wild. This is an art form. Here are some wildlife photography pointers for your upcoming Kenya safari in light of that.

Make Sure Your Gear Is Fully Intact.
It is important to have all of your equipment with you on a safari since you will want to take a range of images with different lenses. Purchasing a suitable camera bag is a prudent decision since you want to make sure that everything you’ll need is close at hand and comfortable to carry. The following items should be included in your camera bag:

Camera body.
A variety of lenses with lens caps.
Memory card.
Extra battery pack.
Battery charger.
Cables for instant transfer to your laptop or tablet.
Camera cleaning equipment.

Know Your Gear.
Since the truly amazing action-packed moments in wildlife photography typically last between five and twenty seconds, you will either miss or completely ruin the shots you manage to take if you are not innately aware of your camera’s settings or the capabilities of the lens you have selected.

Shoot Wider.
The majority of photographers have a preoccupation with having the longest/biggest lens possible due to their fixation on the focal length of their lens. Remember that the size of the lens depends on the situation; in some wide-open areas of the safari, you may require a lens larger than 600 mm to capture a decent photo.

The second fixation with getting as near to the animals as possible can seem counterintuitive because it completely separates the animals from their surroundings and makes the photo appear unnatural. You can better convey to the image viewer where you took the picture and where your subject makes their livelihood in the wild by shooting at broader angles.

Shoot Flash Free And On Silent Mode.
 It is always the best to shoot flash free and in silent mode, so you don’t scare the animals in any way. The ideal strategy would be to blend in by turning off the flash and hushing the shutter in the silent mode.

Choose The Best Camera For Wildlife Photography.
There are two main considerations when selecting a camera for wildlife photography: the camera’s weight and durability. You would not want to have to struggle to change lenses or haul around a heavy weight of equipment when passing by wildlife, and most of the time, the safari vehicle bounces around in Kenya’s wildlife as you look for animals. Make sure your camera is comfortable for you, and keep in mind that it will be subjected to a lot of dust, motion, and bumps when riding in the safari vehicle.

Patience and Practice.
Timing is everything when it comes to wildlife photography; you have to know when to wait and when to hit the shutter in order to capture a quality shot. There are days when you will see more animals than others, but animals rarely come close. Photographers who specialize in wildlife can occasionally spend hours awaiting the ideal snap. Try taking pictures of moving objects, such as your pets, before you go on a safari so you will know exactly how to respond swiftly to capture the best possible shot when the right moment comes along.

Lighting Is Key.
Lighting can make or ruin an image in any kind of photo session. You will not be able to view the beautiful subjects you have attempted to photograph if the lighting is improper. The midday sun throws long shadows and is less flattering on subjects, so make the most of the early morning or late afternoon light when it is a little lower in the sky.

Contact us to begin organizing your Kenya safari vacation right now. We will be pleased to guide you through the different choices so you can select the ideal schedule.