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Step into the world of professional wildlife photography with an internship designed to develop your skills, build your portfolio, and help prepare you for life as a professional photographer.
Based in Mossel Bay, South Africa, this immersive two or four-week programme is more than a photography course. It offers practical experience for aspiring and developing photographers who want to work professionally. Through a blend of expert-led training, hands-on fieldwork, and live client assignments, you will gain the technical, creative, and business skills needed to succeed in the wildlife media industry.
You will learn to shoot with purpose, edit with accuracy, and deliver to a brief. You will also explore ethical storytelling, conservation awareness, and the realities of working in a competitive field. From sunrise shoots along the coast to Big Five safaris in a private game reserve, each experience is designed to help you grow your craft and your confidence.
Whether you are building your first portfolio or refining your professional edge, this internship offers a rare opportunity to learn, create, and connect in one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. Throughout the program, your mentor will support your development every step of the way.
Two Week Program Dates: 1st-14th of every month
Four Week Program Dates: 1st-28th of every month
At the current exchange rate. Please note final quote might vary slightly
2026 (2 weeks): $2,245
2026 (4 weeks): $4,495
Accommodation
Selected meals as detailed
Airport transfers
All activities listed in the program
Photographic tutoring
Entry fees
Flights
Travel insurance
During your internship you will stay in comfortable, dorm-style accommodation at the studio base in Mossel Bay, located minutes from the coast and local amenities. The shared setup encourages collaboration and friendship, with access to a communal kitchen and living space. While on safari, you will spend between seven and ten days at a private Big Five camp in Bellevue Forest Reserve. Accommodation here is also dorm-style with shared facilities that offer a clean, secure, and immersive bush experience. It is a chance to live close to the wildlife you will be photographing, with early morning shoots and night sky sessions right on your doorstep.
Frikkie Kapp
Frikkie Kapp is a seasoned photographer with over 25 years of experience across various disciplines, including wedding, portraiture, and sports photography. Since 2021, following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Frikkie has turned his focus to wildlife photography. His passion for capturing the beauty of the natural world is matched by his dedication to educating and training aspiring photographers and filmmakers. Frikkie uses the medium of photography to tell stories through his lens. He is a patient, fastidious teacher and many students have benefitted from his depth of knowledge and his simple, easy way of explaining complex concepts. He does comprehensive training sessions that emphasize not only the technical aspects of photography in general but particularly wildlife photography and the importance of conservation and caring for the natural world. His approach combines practical skills with a deep respect for the environment, inspiring his students to become both skilled photographers and responsible stewards of nature.
It’s a hands-on, career-focused program in South Africa that teaches aspiring photographers how to shoot, edit, and work professionally in the wildlife media industry.
This internship is ideal for photographers who want to build a portfolio, gain real-world experience, and learn how to work in the professional photography market.
You’ll receive expert training in composition, lighting, camera techniques, post-processing, ethical storytelling, and the business side of photography – including working to client briefs.
Yes. Field excursions include a 7–10 day stay at a private Big Five safari camp, plus coastal shoots and visits to wildlife parks – giving you access to lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and more
The program includes accommodation, training, field excursions, mentorship, and all in-country transport. Airport transfers are included on designated dates.
Our photo tours and safaris will take you to the right place, at the right time, to get that epic shot. You'll be guided by a professional photographer, who will help you take your photography to the next level, and we keep our trips exclusive by traveling in small groups. Whether it's in Kenya's sprawling savannahs, Yellowstone's snowy interior, or the jungles of India, your journey will be filled with photography magic.
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