Angama Mara’s Photographic Studio is an exciting workspace of storytelling, teaching and sharing. From photoshoots to camera rentals to tutorials for getting better photographs — these are best ways to remember a safari.
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Taking great pictures in the Mara is easy and fun for everyone no matter your age, aptitude or vocation, thanks to the open plains, the abundance of wildlife year-round and well-trained guides who understand your photographic needs.
For those who prefer to put down their cameras and enjoy their Mara experience to the fullest, our in-house photographers can capture these wonderful memories on your behalf. Options range from family or couple photoshoots around the lodge, to the photographer joining you on your game drive vehicle for a half or even full day, to capture the whole safari adventure, both people and wildlife.
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Learn how to get to grips with your camera, gaining the confidence to shoot ‘off auto’, during private photographic tutorials and editing sessions for both cameras and phones with our on-site photographers.
With the assistance of our Studio Hosts, learn how to get the best out of your images on the large-screen Apple desktops loaded with the latest editing software.
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We have close relationships with a number of world-class professional photographic guides, each with different specialities but all with many years of experience capturing the Mara and its wildlife. Should you be interested in a professional photographic guide hosting your safari, please get in touch well in advance, as these guides are in high demand and need to be booked ahead of your stay.
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Everything you may need to know about the many photographic services on offer at Angama Mara
Cameras and lenses can be rented from the Photographic Studio, whether for two hours, a day or for the entire trip. The Studio has the top camera brands for hire, such as Canon, Nikon and Sony — including the Sony Alpha 7III mirrorless camera. Lenses include telephoto and wide angle lenses.
*The complete camera package rates are available upon request.
Guests have the opportunity to attend hands-on, one-on-one photographic tutorials and editing sessions, both of which are included in the rate. Large screen Apple desktops, loaded with the latest software, are available for guest use during the tutorial.
Guests looking to improve their technical photographic skills and knowledge can spend time exploring the Mara with seasoned safari photographic guides.
Three options are available. Please discuss availability and costs with your Travel Planner.
ON-PROPERTY PHOTOSHOOT
Photoshoot at the lodge and surrounding environs
HALF-DAY SAFARI PHOTOSHOOT
Photographer accompanies the guests in their safari vehicle
Half-day photoshoot of guests on safari (morning is preferential due to lighting)
Guests to have private use of their safari vehicle (at extra cost if applicable and subject to availability)
FULL-DAY SAFARI PHOTOSHOOT
Photographer will accompany guests in their safari vehicle
Full-day photoshoot of guests on safari
It is suggested this is split into two sessions of 4 hours in the morning, and 4 hours in the late afternoon so as to make the best of the light. The middle of the day will be spent editing.
Guests to have private use of their safari vehicle (at extra cost if applicable and subject to availability)
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