July 2027 - Shompole Hides - Safari Photography at Night in Kenya

Day 1 - Nairobi

Meet at 6pm for an optional welcome dinner.

Day 2 - Nairobi to Shompole & first night in the hide

Depart Nairobi at around 7am to embark on a beautiful 4 hour drive from Nairobi to Shompole, taking in views of the Rift Valley on the way.

Settle into your accommodation in the main camp, before heading to spend your first night in the photographic hide at around 4pm. It’s a short crossing of the Ewaso Ng-iro River, followed by a 10-15 minute drive.

Day 3, 4 & 5 - Shompole

3 more nights in the hide, arriving each day around 4pm.

Each morning you will return to camp at around 8am for a big breakfast/brunch.

During the day, resting will likely be your priority, but you can also spend time editing or relaxing by the swimming pool.

Day 6 - Return to Nairobi

After returning from the hide in the morning, you will depart back to Nairobi to arrive mid afternoon.

• 4 nights in an underground hide at Shompole.
• Capture nocturnal species that you wouldn’t normally be able to photograph.
• Subjects just meters from the front of the lens results in intimate feeling photos, and a truly fascinating wildlife experience.
• Learn to use the lighting system, experimenting with frontlight, sidelight and backlight.

• Specialised photography trip - Let’s be honest - photographers operate differently to other tourists. This trip is designed to make the most of any golden hour sunlight - spending both sunset and sunrise in the hides.
• Small group size - The trip is limited to just 4 guests, guaranteeing plenty of 1-to-1 photographic tuition.
• Editing and Lightroom tips - Editing is a big part of the creative process of creating your finished piece of artwork. Matthew will be available to offer tips and guidance on editing and using Lightroom when in camp.

• My aim is not just that you have the adventure of a lifetime, but that you create beautiful portfolio worthy images, enhance your creative vision by experimenting with light and composition, and most importantly that you develop a proactive photography mindset, taking away skills that will allow you to capture unique and interesting images wherever and whenever you are photographing in the future. All the while you will be learning about your subject - a vital part of being able to capture moments, behaviours, and interactions.
• You will always receive plenty of 1 to 1 time, even on a group trips, and during down time I am always available to help with editing - a vital part of the photographic process.
• As with all my trips, this photographic safari is all about immersing yourself in nature, and having fun with your camera alongside other like-minded people.
• These trips are suitable for photographers of any level, whether you are at the start of your journey, or wanting to master more advanced concepts such as how to use light creatively to evoke emotion, how to tell stories by capturing interesting behaviours, and how impress viewers with eye-catching compositions.

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