Category Archives: Photo Safaris

Newfoundland in Focus: Puffins, Gannets & Whales

Photo Safari July 17-24, 2027

I’m excited to announce my 2027 Newfoundland photo safari: Newfoundland in Focus: Puffins, Gannets and Whales, taking place July 17–24, 2027 from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

This small-group workshop is designed for photographers who want an immersive wildlife experience focused on some of Newfoundland’s most iconic summer subjects: Atlantic puffins, northern gannets, razorbills, murres, and humpback whales.

Newfoundland in summer offers extraordinary access to seabird colonies and marine wildlife. We’ll photograph from prime coastal vantage points and from private zodiac excursions that give us outstanding opportunities for whale and seabird photography.

What We’ll Photograph

Over the course of the safari, we’ll focus on:

  • Atlantic puffins at close range along the Bonavista Peninsula
  • Northern gannets in one of North America’s most spectacular seabird settings at Cape St. Mary’s
  • Razorbills and murres 
  • Humpback whales from two private zodiac outings

The Experience

This is a small-group trip with a maximum of 5 guests, which means plenty of room for individual instruction in the field. I’ll be providing hands-on coaching throughout the safari, along with a pre-trip Zoom orientation session and image review and critique.

Our itinerary includes time in St. John’s, Cape St. Mary’s, Bonavista, and Elliston, giving us access to exceptional bird colonies and whale photography opportunities.

Into Africa: Namibia Photo Safari 2027

Oct. 16-30, 2027 from Windhoek

Full tour itinerary and details

Lioness with her cubs
A lioness approches her cubs in Etosha National Park, Namibia | Image courtesy of Kathryn Haylett

I am excited to announce that I’ve put together an incredible Namibia Photo Safari. This is a very exclusive tour, and it’s limited to just six clients. Yep, no hassles with a large group, and full attention from me and our guide. We’ve got a customized Land Rover (set up for photography) and our own English-speaking guide. Accommodations and most meals are included, including 11 dinners. This is a small-group experience unlike other African safaris, and you’ll have the opportunity to photograph wildlife, landscapes, and the night sky under a quiver-tree forest!

This 14-night tour is round-trip from Windhoek, Namibia (WDH)

What’s Included

Single-occupancy, en-suite accommodations

  • 1 night hotel in Windhoek
  • 5 nights in Etosha National Park
  • 1 night Okonjima Game Reserve including 2 leopard tracking activities
  • 1 night in the Erongo Mountains and Spitzkoppe
  • 2 nights in Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast including a “Living Desert” experience
  • 2 nights to explore Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei

Also included:

  • English speaking guide and driver
  • Photo instruction with Jason Odell
  • Breakfast every day, and dinners on 11 nights
  • Park entry fees
  • 2x safari activities per day in Etosha National Park
  • 2 leopard tracking activities per person
  • Sunrise tour of Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei
  • Kalahari sunset tour with cheetah photography experience
  • Airport transfers