Looking back at the beginning, it is hard to imagine where it all started nearly 20 years ago………….. From the moment my feet hit the rich red soil of Africa, back in 2004, I was changed. The sights, the smells, the sounds, the raw and wild spaces; it was a magic that filled my soul… Read more »
One of the wonderful bonuses of living in Kenya is having easy access to the 42 wonderful reserves. When I start hearing the murmurings of new hot spots, I can easily plan a quick scouting trip! In the last few years many of the private conservancies, which have very low vehicle density, have focused on…
“Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, just take another shot.” – Anonymous A camera in hand brings awareness of the moments in front of you, fully immersed into the present (day-to-day life is left behind). Fully…
I am very excited to finally introduce all of you to Mauly! She joined our team and started her training this past June. She will be assisting clients with all the important details of their upcoming safaris, expeditions, and workshops! Don’t panic, Abigael is not leaving completely, but Meikan Safaris is growing fast and requiring… Read more »
Botswana continues to be one of my favorite premier photographic safari destinations not only due to the low vehicle occupancy allowing higher quality sightings and photographic opportunities, but the uniqueness of each location. As many of you already know, I have been on back-to-back safaris this season and almost non-stop since July 2021. Therefore, I… Read more »
Often, I find the journey of another photographer inspiring. For many, photography first became a way of escaping the stress of daily life and/or demanding careers. A way to fill one’s soul by becoming immersed into the natural world. Much like myself they were self-taught and what started as an escape soon became a path… Read more »
I first met Greg in 2015 when he traveled with me to India. His photography was more of a hobby then, but with a serious passion to take it further. Not only did I instantly admired his talent, but that he was an incredible human! He began investing heavily in his skills, found a mentor,… Read more »
Far beyond the photograph is the adventure! If you are like me, your heart starts racing a little faster when an underexplored destination comes on your radar. It is becoming rare to find the terrible dirt roads that many of us traveled over for hours on end but lead to unimaginable experiences and stories that… Read more »
Like many of you, in the past, when the words Tiger Safari were mentioned, I was skeptical. Probably one of the main reasons was the bad wrap they seem to have by many who had gone on a Tiger Safari and left disappointed. What I have discovered over the past few years, as in most… Read more »
Discovering a new photographer who inspires you makes you see things differently, do things differently and produce fresh creative ideas and images! I first met Vicki Jauron, at my spirit-N-Light workshop, when she had come back from her first safari disappointed with her images. Over the past five to seven years, I have watched her… Read more »
