Posts By: Piper

Messages from Africa; James Lekadda (Samburu)

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Those of you who followed our Generosity Campaign Africa #2 Samburu may recognize James. He is a lead guide at one of my favorite camps in Samburu, and he was our community liaison with the villages for GPA #2. He is Samburu, and he has lived a very traditional Samburu life outside of guiding. Therefore,… Read more »

Infrared Photography Workshop ONLINE!!

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ARE YOU FEELING STAGNATE IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY? After photographing across Africa for over a decade I had NOT lost my passion for its wildlife and tribes, but I was feeling stagnate in my creativity. The discovery of infrared rejuvenated my vision and was the perfect tool to retrace my footprints and capture RAW Africa as… Read more »

And the WINNER is?

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Congratulations to Lynn Bowers KAMAU A Swahili word meaning Quiet warrior THANK YOU to all who entered and supported the Generosity project #2, Samburu. There were many great titles and it was not easy to choose, but Kamau and the meaning of it, struck me instantly. Although I am very emotionally connected to what I… Read more »

Messages from Africa; Francis (FOX)

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It is my pleasure to introduce Francis, known to many of us as FOX.  Each of my guides is hand picked for their attributes and value they add to the team. I use different teams of guides in different locations, even in the same country, to try to build the best team for each custom… Read more »

LOOK what you did! GPA Success!!

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Photography has always been more than the photograph, but an incredible journey filled with amazing experiences captured. I am so deeply touched by everyone’s overwhelming generosity to come together and donate funds to bring food, soap, mask, and training to prevent the spread of COVID to the Maasai villages along the southern boarder of Amboseli… Read more »

Messages from Africa; Raymond

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It is my pleasure to introduce Raymond, who I think of as my partner in crime. Raymond and I have spent endless hours in the remote tribal regions of Kenya. If you have traveled with me to Northern Kenya, then you know Raymond. He also has a deep passion for the beautiful tribes and worked… Read more »

Messages from Africa; GK

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What was it like growing up in Kenya? Share with us a little about your culture and growing up in Kenya Hi! My name is Gitau Kabue, otherwise known as GK. I am half Kenyan, half awesome, ha ha! Anyway, growing up was fun and adventurous.  I loved travelling to explore new places. You could… Read more »

HOMEBOUND: Ramblings from an Adventurous Travel Photographer

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ADVENTURE JUNKIE If it was scientifically and physically possible to determine, I am sure a test would show that I was born with the adventure gene. My yearning for adventure began with my first steps. Soon, I was tearing around outside the house on foot, followed by a tricycle, strap-on skates, and finally the banana… Read more »

Messages from Africa; Wilson

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We are excited to bring you a new series on the blog: Messages from Africa! Abigeal will be authoring interviews with my guides from across Africa. With everyone stuck in their home countries, we are all missing each other and the beautiful African continent. Therefore, we thought this blog could be a way for us… Read more »

Meet Abigeal

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All of you who have traveled with me in the past five years have met Abigeal by email. Abigeal is my right and left hand when it comes to ensuring that all the details of your safaris, tours, and workshops are well ordered. Many of you ask about her often, but since only a few… Read more »