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)
This week, we wanted to discuss the core principle of all good photography: composition. All too often, it seems like people struggle with getting good photo compositions, so we thought we’d talk about ways in which we both try to simplify things.
New Medium Format Rangefinder From Fujifilm
Fujifilm has announced the GFX 100RF, a 102-megapixel medium format camera in a rangefinder style body with a fixed 35mm f/4 lens (28mm equivalent). This interesting design looks to go head to head with Leica’s 60MP full-frame Q3 camera.
Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 in Z Mount Now Shipping
The Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens we discussed last week is now shipping in Nikon Z mount. Check prices here.
For 2025, I resolved to publish more writing about photography, including tips, settings, and behind the shot stories. For this project, I opted to use the Substack platform, which integrates publishing and media tools with social interaction options, including comments and chats.
This week, we took suggestions from some of our listeners and dedicate the episode to the discussion of unusual and unique camera lenses throughout the decades. From crazy telephotos to simply weird lenses, you can see the full list over at our micro-site.
This week, we’re taking a look at common symptoms of photography burnout, and ways to get back into the hobby. If photography isn’t bringing you happiness, perhaps it’s time to take a look at ways to re-engage. Whether it’s trying a new technique or overhauling your kit, there’s lots of ways to get back into the spirit of creativity.
