Capturing the Wild: Safari Photography
Join Rick Sammon, a Canon Explorer of Light, and discover tips, tricks, and techniques that can apply to anywhere your camera might take you. Rick draws on his experiences leading photo safaris in Africa to teach you how to prepare for your own safari, consider what gear to bring, the importance of developing a daily routine, and how to get the best photographs of the people, wildlife, and places that you will encounter.
Release Date: 2014-05-08
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Join Rick as he introduces the class, discusses what will be covered, and jumps into sharing some of his favorite tips, tricks, and techniques.</p>
Duration: 12 mins 45 seconds
Preparing for Your Shoot
<p>The key to a successful safari is your research. From medical concerns to insurance, and from weather to locations; you need to know before you go.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 14 seconds
Gear
<p>Part of your pre-trip planning will be deciding what gear to bring, and making sure it can come with you.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 29 seconds
Daily Routine
<p>You will come up with your own routine, but Rick shares his routine to give you an idea of what to expect.</p>
Duration: 15 mins 11 seconds
Wildlife Photography
<p>Photographing wildlife may be the primary reason you are going on safari. Learn Rick's tips for getting the best animal photos.</p>
Duration: 16 mins 11 seconds
Photographing in Villages
<p>There are a lot of great opportunities to visit new places, meet new people, and photograph life in the villages.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 18 seconds
Landscape Photography
<p>Landscape photography can help you tell the full story of your safari.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 43 seconds
Processing Your Images
<p>After all the shooting is done it is time to download, backup, and process your photos.</p>
Duration: 12 mins 0 seconds