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Photography Tips

Check out our tips for Madagascar photography in these articles from our Natural Photographer blog. Court Whelan—pro photographer and Nat Hab Expedition Leader—shares everything from photography tutorials to roundups of the newest photo gear. Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read this helpful advice before you set out on your Madagascar adventure.

What's in My Camera Bag? Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

Madagascar is a wildlife photographer's dream. And it's also a travel photographers dream. As well as a landscape photographers dream. And heck, it's...

My 5 Favorite Things to Photograph in Madagascar

Madagascar is truly unlike anywhere else on earth. Yes, this is a phrase perhaps over-utilized in the travel industry, but this is a case where anyone that’s been to Madagascar will undoubtedly and vehemently...

Stories from the Field: Giraffe-necked Weevils of Madagascar

You may not know this about me, but my background is actually in entomology, and one of my favorite insects in the world is Madagascar's giraffe-necked...

How to get this shot: Rushing River in Madagascar

When in tropical environments, water can be a central theme to a lot of your photography. Whether it’s photographing the lush vegetation that’s the result of the water and rain, or capturing the essence of...

Composition Corner: An Alluring Village Scene

Cities and villages encountered while traveling can be a great opportunity to practice composition, for lines and other elements are often quite different than those found in nature. For instance, in the above...

WEBINAR | Practical Photo Editing Tips for Everyone

Originally presented March 29, 2023

Take your nature and wildlife photo editing to the next level with these tips and tricks from one of our pro photographers and Africa Expedition Leaders, Richard de Gouveia.

WEBINAR | Tips for Better Photography in the Jungle

Originally presented June 29, 2022

Join professional photographer Richard de Gouveia to learn how to capture striking images in challenging jungle settings – a perfect primer for your upcoming trip to Rwanda, Madagascar, India or beyond.

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