For most of my career, I used only three or four lenses. But recently, my kit has nearly doubled. Maybe it’s because I now live in Kenya and keep my gear on the continent where I work. Or maybe it’s the tempting new lenses my guests bring along that I can’t resist trying. One of… Read more »
Four years ago, I returned to Kenya full-time—choosing once again to live on the continent that has shaped so much of my life and work. When I arrived, I was lucky enough to settle into a unique space: a treehouse on a quiet property that had once been a safari camp. Here is an article… Read more »
Why I Keep Returning to the Highlands of Rwanda and seeking out remote places like Mahale and the Congo Few creatures on this planet fascinate me more than primates. Maybe it’s their expressiveness, their familial bonds, the way they seem to live so fully in each moment, or because they are so similar to us…. Read more »
Understanding the Piper Mackay Brand Family Over the years, my work has grown and evolved in exciting ways artistically, professionally, and geographically. Many of you have joined me along the journey, and I’m deeply grateful for your continued support and curiosity. To make things simpler and clearer, I want to briefly explain the three different… Read more »
There are places on this planet where time still moves to the rhythm of ancient rituals—where identity, beauty, and tradition are expressed not through words, but through body paint, scarification, beadwork, and song. These are the vanishing worlds I have dedicated my life to capturing through photography. Each tribal expedition is more than a journey—it’s… Read more »
AI dominates the headlines these days, rushing towards us like an unstoppable force! History shows us that this new technology will reshape the world, much like the iPhone and Instagram did. Opinions are divided, but as a creative, the potential for rapid innovation is utterly captivating. Finally, I had a weekend free to dive into… Read more »
“Keeper rate” sparks frequent discussions on my safaris, often a loaded question. For those deeply passionate about the art of photography and crafting impactful images, it’s a topic of significant importance. After two decades behind the camera, less than half a percent of my images truly capture what I envisioned—something I’d proudly sign my name… Read more »
It felt like stepping back into the good old days — heading toward a place still shrouded in mystery, a place few had seen. That feeling of diving into the unknown, guided only by your own imagination, is a rare and precious thrill. In a world where most corners have already been photographed, tagged, mapped,… Read more »
What’s Next? They say you should reinvent yourself every ten years—I couldn’t agree more. It keeps you growing. But I never imagined that when I kept telling myself I needed one more career chapter, it would lead me here. Like much of my journey, this wasn’t planned. I stumbled into it, hoping, as always, that… Read more »
Picture yourself in Africa, surrounded by exotic wildlife, enveloped in a profound sense of serenity far from the constant hum of modern life and the crowds typical of most national reserves across the continent. That was my vision for the “Legacy Safari.” A time remissness of my beginning days. I could not be more thrilled… Read more »
