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YouTube: 5 top tips for your next wildlife photography safari

Five essential wildlife photography safari tips, filmed with Big Photo Hunt: preparation, light, patience, observation and ethical encounters.

By Amish Chhagan2 min read

Planning a wildlife photography safari? Whether it’s your first time photographing wildlife or you’re looking to improve your results in the field, preparation is key. In this video and in collaboration with Big Photo Hunt, I share 5 essential tips for a successful wildlife photography safari, covering everything from camera readiness and working with natural light, to patience, observation, and ethical wildlife encounters.

These tips are based on real-world experience photographing wildlife across Africa and are designed to help you come home with stronger images — and a deeper appreciation of the safari experience itself.

Watch the video below to learn how to make the most of your next wildlife photography safari. :)

Video still: rhino running, five wildlife photography safari tips by Amish Chhagan
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Amish Chhagan is a Zambia-raised wildlife and conservation photographer and safari host whose work has been published by National Geographic and WWF. Through Chags Photography he sells signed limited-edition fine art prints and hosts private, photographer-led safaris. Read my story

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