Tips, Tricks and Travel Archives

Volunteering Safely with Us

Post published:August 19, 2020

In the 15 years that African Impact has been working within communities living with HIV,…

Volunteer in Africa: 5 Unforgettable Gap Year Ideas for 2021

Post published:August 18, 2020

Gap Year Goals: See the World, Have Fun, Make a Difference School is finally over…

Astrophotography – How to Capture the Night Sky (with Sophie Brown)

Post published:July 8, 2020

Sophie Brown, a photographer in South Africa, shares some things she has learned about astrophotography while photographing the skies of Africa.

4 Wildlife Photography Tips for in the Field and Great Storytelling

Post published:June 24, 2020

Samuel Cox, a pro wildlife photographer, shares 4 wildlife photography tips that will improve your storytelling and enhance your experience in the field.

Photography Tips for Shooting at Different Times of Day

Post published:June 3, 2020

Sophie Brown, a wildlife photographer, shares her advice and photography tips for shooting at different times of day, including Golden Hour.

Advice from a Professional Wildlife Photographer: Research is Key

Post published:May 19, 2020

Samuel Cox, a professional wildlife photographer in South Africa, discusses how research separates the enthusiasts from the professionals.

Packing for a Photo Safari (Part 2): Camera Accessories

Post published:May 12, 2020

In this post, Sophie Brown, one of our wildlife photographers in the Greater Kruger, South Africa, talks about camera accessories.

Packing for a Photo Safari (Part 1): The Camera Essentials

Post published:May 6, 2020

Sophie Brown, one of our wildlife photographers in the Greater Kruger, shares her advice on what you should pack for a photo safari in Africa.

Wildlife Photography for Beginners: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO

Post published:April 29, 2020

This post explores 3 basic camera settings: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO. It is the first article in our series on wildlife photography for beginners.