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A bat hanging from a branch at night eating a green insect

19 August 2025

Rainforest Light: How to Master Low-Light Photography in Costa Rica

A photographer’s guide to navigating dim jungle light for clear, high-quality shots ...

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A brown butterfly with eye-like spots resting on a green leaf

16 August 2025

Costa Rica Through a Macro Lens: Tiny Creatures, Big Impact

Discover the hidden world of Costa Rica’s smallest wildlife ...

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Two scarlet macaws sitting on a branch in the rainforest

13 August 2025

Capturing Costa Rica: A Q&A with Wildlife Photographer & Guide Adi Ringer

Wildlife photographer and guide Adi Ringer talks fieldwork, conservation, and what it takes to capture Costa Rica’s most elusive species ...

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photographer Charlotte Arthun

24 July 2025

Into the Wild with Charlotte Arthun

Tips & insights by photographer Charlotte Arthun ...

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A tiger walks confidently along a dirt trail in the forest

27 June 2025

Tiger Photography Tips

Get tips from professional photographers on how to photograph these big cats. ...

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Three lionesses walking through dry grass, one leading in front

3 June 2025

Ethics in Wildlife Photography: Why Distance Matters

How close should you get when photographing wildlife? ...

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a smiling woman washing clothes by hand in a large plastic basin outdoors

20 February 2025

Storytelling Photography Tips

Insights from humanitarian photographer Anna Lusty. ...

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A crab holding a small black turtle hatchling on a sandy beach

24 January 2025

Presenting the Winners of our Travel Photography Competition!

Drumroll please... we have our winners! ...

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Northern lights glowing green and purple over a snowy forest at night

16 January 2025

Travel Photo Competition Finalists – Landscape Category

Meet the finalists in the landscape category. ...

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11 December 2024

Landscape Photography Tips by Emil van Maltitz

Get some inside info from photographer and photo tour leader Emil von Maltitz. ...

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A black-and-white photo of a lioness looking upward

22 November 2024

Wildlife Photography Tips: Story Behind the Image

Alan Hewitt shares the story behind images taken on an African photo safari. ...

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close-up of a mountain hare camouflaged among tall grasses and heather

23 October 2024

How to Photograph Mountain Hares

Get some insider tips on photographing Mountain Hares from wildlife photographer Will Hall. ...

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How to find the right photography internship abroad

3 July 2020

How to find the right photography internship abroad

The ultimate guide on how to find the right photography internship abroad. Find out how you can achieve the internship of your dreams! ...

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Ethics in Photo Safaris – Is it Acceptable to Use Spotlight?

Ethics in Photo Safaris – Is it Acceptable to Use Spotlight?

Spotlighting during photo safaris; What are the potential issues, and how can these be mitigated? We explore this debated topic. ...

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8 Questions for Humanitarian Photographer Anna Lusty

17 April 2020

8 Questions for Humanitarian Photographer Anna Lusty

Find out more about humanitarian photographer Anna Lusty, who we can proudly call one of our guides at Penda Photo Tours. ...

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6 Questions for Wildlife Photographer Mark Fernley

29 November 2019

6 Questions for Wildlife Photographer Mark Fernley

Wildlife photography in the Amazon: find out more about the photographer who guides our workshops and internships in the Peruvian Amazon! ...

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Ethics in Photography Travel: The Bo-Kaap Case

6 August 2019

Ethics in Photography Travel: The Bo-Kaap Case

Ethics in Photography Travel; A look into the rise of photography tourism in Bo-Kaap, and what the implications are for its residents. ...

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5 Reasons for Joining a Photo Safari

28 March 2019

5 Reasons for Joining a Photo Safari

Are you a wildlife photography enthusiast? Here are five reasons why a photo safari to Africa should be your next holiday! ...

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The Power and Limitations of Conservation Photography

17 January 2019

The Power and Limitations of Conservation Photography

Conservation photography; when they tell they tell the right story, wildlife pictures have the potential to positively impact conservation e ...

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Why Joining a Photo Safari is a Great Idea

12 August 2018

Why Joining a Photo Safari is a Great Idea

Why joining a photo safari is a great idea. Wildlife photographer and workshop leader Kaleel Zibe shares his experiences and insights. ...

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7 Questions for National Geographic Photographer Tyrone Turner

31 August 2017

7 Questions for National Geographic Photographer Tyrone Turner

A regular contributor to National Geographic, Tyrone practices a documentary style photography and raises awareness on a range of issues thr ...

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6 Questions for Photographer Lucia Griggi

3 May 2017

6 Questions for Photographer Lucia Griggi

Lucia Griggi is a multi-award winning photographer with a vivid body of work. She combines modern and classic styles to create her distinct ...

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A mother gorilla and her baby are seen in a dense forest.

10 April 2017

Mountain Gorilla Photography Tips

Photographing Mountain Gorillas is a once-in-a-lifetime, Bucket List topping experience.  BBC presenter and professional photographer Trai ...

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How to Contribute to Conservation Photography

15 March 2017

How to Contribute to Conservation Photography

Hone your photography skills, take amazing wildlife images, and make your photography count for wildlife conservation. ...

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Best Tusk Photo & How To Make Elephant Conservation Count

9 March 2017

Best Tusk Photo & How To Make Elephant Conservation Count

o one needs an elephant tusk besides an elephant. Greed, however, has led the human population to believe differently for some time. ...

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Ethics in Wildlife Photography

14 February 2017

Ethics in Wildlife Photography

How to ensure the animals' wellbeing during a wildlife photography workshop ...

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6 Questions for Wildlife Photographer Trai Anfield

8 January 2017

6 Questions for Wildlife Photographer Trai Anfield

Here are six questions for wildlife photographer Trai Anfield. Discover Trai's inspiration and goals as a photographer, as well as photograp ...

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Astrophotography Tips from an Expert

9 December 2016

Astrophotography Tips from an Expert

An ethereal and highly magical experience for many, astrophotography is the practice of photographing objects in the night sky. ...

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6 Questions for Photographer Barrett Hedges

22 November 2016

6 Questions for Photographer Barrett Hedges

To better understand his approach, we asked Barrett to share what motivates him and his goals in photography. ...

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6 Questions for Kaleel Zibe

28 April 2016

6 Questions for Kaleel Zibe

If you join the Masai Mara Wildlife Photography Workshop, you'll be lucky enough to improve your wildlife photography through Kaleel's tutor ...

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6 Questions for Alan Hewitt

17 April 2016

6 Questions for Alan Hewitt

If you join one of our photo safaris, you might get the opportunity to learn from UK based photographer Alan Hewitt, focusing on wildlife an ...

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6 Questions for Photographer Sarah Isaacs

17 March 2016

6 Questions for Photographer Sarah Isaacs

Based in Cape Town, Sarah has a passion for portrait and documentary photography while exploring the social and economic challenges South Af ...

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