Wildlife & Travel photography in South Africa

Name: Wildlife & Travel photography in South Africa
Brand: Africa Media
SKU: 111497
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Location

South Africa
- Mossel Bay

Industry

Animal Science Arts Biology Conservation and Preservation Film Journalism Media Relations Tourism Wildlife Sciences

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Language

English

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Starting Price

2000

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The cost of this internship is 2650 USD per month. This cost covers all tuition and training, travel and entry to photographic platforms, accommodation and food.

Last Updated: Jan 19, 2021

Last Reviewed: Jan 15, 2019

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The wildlife and travel photography training internship is aimed at developing skills in DSLR photography whilst allowing participants the opportunity to explore and experience some of the most stunning wild photography platforms in Southern Africa.

During the month, interns will travel to an incredible variety of reserves, sanctuaries and trails to film the wildlife, environments & people. Interns will be accompanied by a top photographer who will give hands on tuition in photography techniques to enable you to capture professional grade photographs of different subjects. Some of the platforms include: Monkeyland, Bird of Eden, White shark Africa, Plett game reserve, Cango wildlife park, Jukani Predator Park, Nyaru Game Reserve, and many more.

At the end of the program, students and interns will present their portfolios to the campus of Africa Media interns and leave with awesome memories and a professional grade photography portfolio of Africa

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Wildlife photographic intern captures images of African Elephant

Photography students captures image of great white sharks in South Africa

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I would definitely recommend this program to everyone! You will learn so much and have the travel of your lifetime. From horseback riding with rhinos to sleeping in the bush with lions in Schotia, or the luxury camping in the beautiful Mount Camdeboo. If you want to really experience Africa - this is for you!

The ackommodations are very modern and food allergies are taken into account. Everything is served to you regarding food, except on road trips where you stop along side the road.

The program require you to bring a camera and a tripod, but all lenses can be rented for the entire trip. It's a bit expensive, but the lenses are the best and really necessary for your development as a photographer. The teachers are young and very talented. They always show you the best approach and gives helpful tips on how to work the angel.

What would you improve about this program?

You need to take notes and no material is given to you. So a PDF with the lectures via e-mail would have been nice.

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I wanted to really explore South Africa and at the same time learn and perfect my skills as a photographer. A big + for me was to see and really get close to the animals in their natural environment.

This program had both theoretical parts, where you learn more about your camera, techniques and how and when to use the different lenses. This is then used out in the field where you get to photograph the most amazing things that nature has to offer.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

You had to reserve and pay for your plane fare separately. But everything you needed on sight was provided for you. Food, housing, transport, etc. I was a little bit worried about the food since I'm allergic to all forms of dairy, but this was NEVER a problem.

You could also hire equipment if you wanted to, which I found very useful.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Go explore animals and nature at its best, but be dressed accordingly. Just because you're in Africa, does not mean it does not get cold. I went in the spring and sometimes it could be very rainy, windy and only 10 degrees Celsius. Also, think about your shoes. It's important to have one pair that really can take on the hikes, as well as the game drives.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Starting early with a cooked breakfast. Then off to an adventure. The activities changes day to day, so one day you're off to Monkeyland and Birds of Eden, photographing monkeys and bird in this massive sanctuary. Another day it's off on a game drive to look at giraffes and cheetahs. And on a third day, you're off to walk with elephants, or sleeping in a bush camp with lions.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I did not have any fears per-se. But it was very reinsuring that everything felt so safe and that the staff were with us at all times. My biggest concern was regarding the food, but every one was very understanding and helpful. I never had a problem with the food that was served in the house, or the food that was served at any of the other places where we spent the night.

Do you have any advice for a future traveler?

I would have stayed for longer than just one month. There is so much to see and explore that you simply don't have the time to see it all. Read up about the place you are going to visit and make a budget for things you want to see. Then double it. Trust me, once you are there, you don't want to miss out.

About Africa Media

Africa Media is a wildlife and nature focused media company based in the heart of South Africa. We produce video, written and photographic content for a variety of media outlets and broadcasters throughout the world. Each year, between February and November we run internship training programs, where we invite aspiring wildlife media professionals...