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Extended trips take that effect even further. They immerse you in a visual environment for days rather than hours, allowing patterns, stories and confidence to develop naturally. It doesn’t have to be exotic since a coastal workshop, rural retreat or urban break can be just as creative. But if you can stretch to afford a dream holiday, check out African Photography Safaris, a UK-based specialist in ethical, small-group wildlife photography experiences across sub-Saharan Africa. Led by professional photographers and experienced guides, the company focuses on personalised tuition, responsible tourism and business partnerships that support conservation and local communities. And from 2026, guests get complimentary access to specialist Fujifilm X and GFX Mount camera bodies and lenses for up to 14 days while on their safari trip.
WINGING IT If you want to
learn more about bird photography then a specialist course will help
African Photography Safaris specialise in ethical, small-group wildlife photography experiences across Africa
africanphotographysafaris.com c-simmonsphoto.co.uk frenchphotographicholidays.com photography overnight but to learn. Image making thrives on curiosity, movement and attention. This year, instead of chasing motivation, try chasing experience. Say yes to the shot and see where it takes you. an online programme you actually finish or an unfamiliar subject you commit to shooting properly. The goal isn’t to transform your “This is about giving photographers confidence and freedom,” according to Alan Hewitt, African Photography Safaris co-founder. “Whether someone already shoots with Fujifilm or not, they can now experience mirrorless wildlife photography in real safari conditions without financial pressure. This lets guests focus entirely on storytelling and the wildlife in front of them.” So, you’ll have a chance to capture once-in-a-lifetime images and make sure the quality is sensational. Saying yes to not being great Once you’re good at something, it is hard to risk being not so competent at something else. Trying a new genre – whether that’s street, studio, wildlife, documentary or video work – can feel awkward at first. Your hit rate drops and your confidence can wobble. But that beginner mindset can reconnect you with curiosity instead of results. Many photographers discover that experimenting outside of their usual discipline improves their main work. Street photographers can learn patience from landscapes. Landscape shooters can learn timing from streets. Portrait photographers can sharpen their compositions through reportage. Growth happens in the overlap. Saying yes doesn’t have to mean a major course or an expensive trip. It can be a workshop, a weekend away,
TUSK AT DUSK You won’t get images like this in your local park, so make 2026 the year you go big!
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