Preparing for Your First (or next!) Big Wildlife Safari Trip- Pasadena

For a wildlife photographer, going on a wildlife safari or African photography tour is an adventure that many of us dream about, an opportunity to see and photograph exotic animals, and capture those once-in-a-lifetime images and memories.

Figuring out what gear you really need, how to pack and travel with it, and how to use it effectively in the field can be overwhelming and confusing.

After all, an African safari is very different from shooting in the humid rainforest of Costa Rica, or working in the cold of a Yellowstone winter, or dealing with the steaming jungles of Brazil.

In this class, you will learn from a professional photographer who has traveled all over the world, shooting wildlife and encountered the challenges we all face.

Moses will talk about cameras and lenses, of course, but also how to get them to your destination safely, what support gear is essential, and all the tips and tricks you need to come home with amazing pictures.

Moses will also touch on bags and packs, tripods/monopods, straps, rain gear, clothing, insect protection, and so much more. These are the little things that become major factors on location.

** The classroom is located on the second floor of our store. Access to the classroom is available via stairs. There is no elevator to the second floor.**

About Moses Sparks:

Moses has been a professional photographer based in Los Angeles for more than 30 years, and my career arc is a little crazy.

Moses started out as a fashion and portrait photographer, with photo credits in Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, and Rolling Stone. He then expanded into the corporate market, shooting annual reports, advertising, and executive portraits for a host of Fortune 500 companies.

Moses then moved into photographing at major TV and motion picture studios - including NBC Universal, Disney, Warner Brothers, Showtime, Paramount, and most recently, Amazon Prime and Netflix. Those images have appeared regularly in trade publications like Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and TV Guide.

During the Covid shutdown, Moses pivoted to doing nature and wildlife photography and began shooting projects for the National Park Service, BBC, and conservation groups around the world. He has been a featured photographer for Sony’s “Artisans of Imagery” podcast.

Moses has been all around the world, photographing some of the strangest and rarest animals to be found anywhere. Moses is currently preparing for several gallery shows. He has published his first book of wildlife photography and is currently working on a second.

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