Learn when to shoot wide in wildlife photography and how to use habitat, subject placement, and environmental portraits to create stronger and more memorable wildlife images.
Tips & Tricks
Tips & tricks for taking and processing photos.
Every year, nearly two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains of Tanzania and Kenya in one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Namibia is one of those rare places that seems built for photographers. From towering dunes and desert wildlife to Himba culture, ghost towns, and some of the darkest skies on Earth, it keeps drawing us back year after year.
Learn how to anticipate predator hunts in Africa for stronger wildlife photos. Discover signs to watch for, where to position yourself, camera settings, and field tips from an experienced safari photography leader.
Read about an exciting photography location in Kenya called Shompole.
Compare Mongolia vs. India for snow leopard photography. Discover how Mongolia’s lower elevations, closer terrain, and expert trackers create more photographable encounters for this big cat.
Read about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program.
Meet Kenya’s Rendille, Samburu, and Maasai—where they live, how they differ, how they’re connected.
A photographer-focused look at the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, including specs, benefits, comparisons to the original version, and current pricing.
How we avoid making the same mistakes so many people make in Namibia. Hint… we KNOW Namibia
Discover why Namibia, Mongolia, and Antarctica are the three destinations our lead instructor returns to year after year. Explore the light, culture, wildlife, and unforgettable photographic experiences that make these places the heart of Akari Photo Tours.
Boost your wildlife photography without buying new gear — learn how to craft compelling images by focusing on storytelling, composition, light, and behavior for richer, more memorable shots.