It's About Photography — Lots of it!

This workshop will be very informal and fun. Throughout this safari, Randy will be shooting along side of you.  He will be sharing not only his passion for photography, but his technical skills that have contributed to many of his award winning photographs.  He will discuss and demonstrate lots of techniques including the use of high dynamic range photography, long lens techniques, panning to convey motion, the use of neutral density filters, and a number of landscape tips.  Should time allow at the end of the day, Randy will be available to review images of the day and demonstrate various processing techniques.

This workshop is about shooting. Lots of shooting. There will be no classroom sessions, no lectures, no slide shows, and most importantly, no unnecessary egos. We will all work closely together, sharing our knowledge and experience.

Because of the unique location of this workshop, and the luxury accommodations at Mara Plains Camp, this workshop adventure is open to non-photographer as well as photographers. Even non-photographers will find the locales visited and the wildlife viewing opportunities to be thrilling. The cost for non-photographers is the same as for active participants.

Working on the private Olare Orok Conservancy Area, we will make the most of a private and restricted access areas with very few vehicles.  Unlike other safaris, if we find something of interest or a developing situation, we will have the ability to ‘stay on station’ with little to no interference from other vehicles.  This dwell time often means the difference between an outstanding shot or a missed opportunity. 

We will also make time to visit a nearby working Maasi village where you can witness first hand the lifestyles of the 'People of the Mara'.

The use of specially designed vehicles will allow us to shoot three photographers to a vehicle (one non-photographer can also be accommodated per vehicle), ensuring that we have plenty of room to manage our equipment with lots of elbow room.

The Schedule:

14 March:  Depart US for Europe

15 March: Arrive in Nairobi, transfer to and overnight at the Fairview Hotel (dinner on your own).

16 March:  Breakfast and transfer to Wilson Airport for a one hour scheduled charter to Masai Mara. Once we arrive at the airstrip, we will be on safari.  Overnight at Mara Plains Camp

17-21 March -  Our daily routine for the remainder of our bush time will include an early morning wakeup, hitting the road only minutes before light breaks.  Breakfast and lunch will be served on the great plains of the Mara, returning to the camp in the late afternoon.  After a quick freshen up in your room, it’s time to gather in the main camp area, savor a mixed drink, wine or a cocktail and review the days adventure prior to a wonderful meal.  During our evening meal, we will plot the next days’ adventure including at least one visit to a local working Maasi Village.

 22 March – We say goodbye to our camp staff as we take our last safari to the airstrip were we will board our scheduled charter back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi.  Transportation from Wilson to the Fairview Hotel for day room use.  Transportation will be available for us to take in some of the interesting sites of Nairobi (depending upon your air schedule).   You will likely depart in the late  evening or the wee hours of the next day for your journey home. Evening transfer to Nairobi International Airport for your scheduled departure homeward.