Seeing the success of a guest’s hard work is so rewarding. Congratulations to Ivy Gordon for your honorable mention in the prestigious Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers!! To celebrate 10 years of Piper Mackay Photo Safaris, I approached Greg Thomason about creating an extremely special photographic experience with the Suri Tribe, the most… Read more »
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Ladies, let’s talk!
Guys, this is not to exclude you, and you are more than welcome to read along, as you might want to recommend this to one of your photographic friends. In my two-decade journey photographing across Africa, the challenges of being a female photographer persist. Simply put, the path to success is more arduous for us… Read more »
From Fashion to the Bush
It’s hard to believe that my initial journey and safari to Africa occurred two decades ago this May! At the pinnacle of my career as a fashion and textile designer, I unexpectedly found myself in the heart of the Serengeti. It wasn’t until the third day of the safari, while seated in front of my… Read more »
Especially now, this could be a great option
Are the good old days ever coming back? Generally, not, but in 5-10 years from now, these will be the “Good old’ days!” Therefore, it is time to get energized and make 2024 as great as possible! There is no subtle fluffy way to approach this as the facts are the facts; the cost of… Read more »
An Alernative World
In the far corners of Africa, where ancient spirits dance, lies the enchanting Suri tribe. Inspired by their environment of wild trees, exotic flowers, lush vegetation, and colorful birds, the talented Suri tribespeople use the clay soil of bright yellows, startling whites, and rich earth reds to decorate their bodies and create elaborate headpieces. Beyond their… Read more »
My favorite mirrorless feature so far.
After a long wait, I finally upgraded my Nikon D850s to the Z8 just before the beginning of the high season. I would be fibbing if I said it did not come with a steeper learning curve than expected. I have been using the Z7 mirrorless for my IR photography for five years, but there… Read more »
It is always exciting when the last piece of an idea falls into place.
A significant benefit of living in Kenya is the easy accessibility I have to the places I wish to explore and create memorable experiences. No longer does it take advanced planning and a costly investment. I can stay current on what is happening and make quick changes or improvements – or perhaps that is the… Read more »
The great escape- fading fast!
When the stress of life becomes daunting, the dream of escaping to wild places brings comfort to my soul and puts a smile on my face. Living in Kenya, with 42 tribes, 40 wildlife reserves, multiple subspecies, and incredibly diverse ecosystems, creates endless possibilities. Generally, my thoughts flow to the far remote north and the… Read more »
Are you struggling creatively? Want Different Results? Try Different Things.
Creativity is a powerful force that fuels artistic expression and is an essential part of the photographic experience. However, when you specialize in a genre, subject, or geographical location it easy to become stagnant. This is what happened to me about 7 years ago. After photographing across Africa for over a decade I had NOT… Read more »
The world has changed drastically, except here……
In the far corners of the untamed African wilderness, where ancient spirits dance, lies the enchanting realm of Tribal Africa. Places where the rhythm of life beats with the pulse of tradition. There is only a tiny area, separated by a few lines on a map, where one can still journey through a kaleidoscope of… Read more »