We have designed this photography safari to give you the highest possible photographic experience. We have a flair for finding photo-rich environments to Photograph wildlife at an affordable rate. In this workshop, you can expect a smaller group of photographers to keep the group intimate so that you can get the ultimate tutorship and attention from your host. We aim to enhance your experience in wildlife photography to take your images to the next level and enjoy the company of other eager wildlife and nature photographers in the group.
Where: Mabalingwe Nature Reserve And Private Game Lodge
When: Check-In: 30th May 2024
Check Out: 03rd June 2024
Time: 15h:00
Cost:
R14,900-00 incl. pp - USD 1200pp
Discount for DPC & camera club members
Duration: 4 nights
The Workshop price includes the following:
Thaba Bolyai and Mapungubwe Game Reserve
This is a exspectional experience at Thaba Bolayi Lodge:
Where:
Thaba Bolayi and Mapungubwe Game Reserve
Check-In:
06 June 2024
Check Out: 10th June 2024
Cost: R14,500 -00 incl per couple USD 1980
(Discount for DPC and camera club members)
Time:
15h00
Duration:
4 nights 5 Days
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Where:
Thaba Bolayi and Mapungubwe Game Reserve
Check-In:
27th June 2024
Check Out: 01st July 2024
Cost: R14,500 -00 incl pp USD 1980
(Discount for DPC and camera club members)
Time:
15h00
Duration:
4 nights 5 Days
PLEASE CONTACT US ON WhatsAPP for your booking:
Manyane Resort - Pilanseberg Game Reserve, North West Province.
This is a camping experience at Manyane Resort: our conference room, underneath a big tree at the campsite, is also one of nature's best conference rooms.
Where: Manyane Resort - Pilansberg Game Reserve,
North West Province
Check-In: 26th April 2024
Check Out: 28th April 2024
Cost:
Option 1: Camping and Caravan R 5 150.00
Option 1: Tented Carlet R 6 100.00
(Discount for DPC and camera club members)
Time: 10h00
Duration:
2 nights
The price includes the following:
Pangolin Chobe Hotel, Kasane, Botswana
As an African-based professional bird and wildlife photographer and safari operator, I have had the privilege to know and work with some key industry players who, like us, strive to offer services that go above and beyond the standard "out of the box" photographic safari offerings.
Check-In: 22nd March 2024
Check-out: 28th March 2024
Cost: R 35 000 incl. per person - (Special price agreement)
About the Big Five Chobe Wildlife Photography 104 Safari Workshop:
We firmly believe that The Chobe is one of the best wildlife photography destinations in Southern
Africa – if not the whole continent. This 7-day photo safari is the perfect opportunity to learn new
wildlife photography skills under the supervision of your DPC Photo Host. Our accommodation, where
will be staying, is the award-winning Pangolin Chobe Hotel. If you are travelling without a camera, then
the Pangolin Team can also supply you with cameras and telephoto lenses free of charge for the duration.
This unique Five Star Lodge is situated on the Botswana side and has access to the Chobe National
Park for game drives and the Southern Channel, inaccessible from the Namibian side. We will divide
our time between game drives and a couple of cruises on the channel so that you can experience the
entire river.
If you have ever wanted to learn or improve your wildlife photography skills but have yet to find one,
this is the safari for you in the most excellent classroom in the world! All the vehicles and river boats we use in the Chobe National Park and the Chobe River all seat eight photographers, with everyone having a window seat and camera rest to support the lenses. Your Photo Host will be there for all the activities to help.
You can relax at the eco-pool or use our air-conditioned editing room between the activities. Your
The photo Host will be on hand during the day to help you with image review sessions. Once you have
improved your photography, you will feel confident shooting on the manual camera settings, allowing
you more creative control over your images and spending more time at sightings perfecting various
photographic techniques. (We suggest you bring a laptop for image review sessions (Computer access is limited). By the end of this safari, you will be a far better photographer than when you arrived. You will fully
understand the camera functions and how to employ them in different situations for maximum creative effect. You will also have a fistful of memory cards full of beautiful images and memories you will treasure forever.
Presenter:
Award-winning photographer Bruna Mentrup will present this workshop. Bruna is a professional wildlife and nature photographer. Her philosophy is that anyone can acquire technical skills. Still, the prerequisite for becoming a wildlife photographer is a deep connection with nature.
Who is this course for?
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced photographers who want to master the most
essential fundamental creative and technical aspects to take their wildlife photography to the next
level.
Key aspects:
Your Classroom In Nature
• Ethics and philosophy of wildlife photography.
• Connect with Nature as a wildlife photographer.
• What makes a good wildlife photo?
• Accurate exposure to wildlife photography.
• Accurate focusing techniques.
• Focus point selection and focusing techniques.
• Tracking Modes - capturing fast action.
• Freezing action - Motion blur - Creative wildlife.
• Various camera modes suitable for wildlife photography.
• Optimal camera settings for speed in low-light situations.
• Panning and tracking techniques.
• Advanced composition - Visual storytelling.
• Depth-of-field for different focal lengths and subjects.
• Dealing with busy backgrounds, shadows and highlights.
• Photograph wildlife with artificial lighting (Off-camera flash).
• Understanding and optimising your gear.
• Take control of your camera in manual mode.
• Basic recap: ISO - Aperture(Av) - Shutter(Tv) - Manual modes.
• Creating pre-sets in-camera.
• Travel logistics.
• Hands-on practical and theoretical sessions with feedback.
• Basic Lightroom editing.
• Essential digital workflow aspects for wildlife and nature photographers.
Course duration:
Included in the price:
• Game drives and boat cruises.
• Luxury accommodation - all suites are fitted with air-conditioning.
• (Please note: sharing two photographers per room - large and spacious two queen beds
per room, with an extra charge of 50% for a private room).
• Park Entrance.
• All meals and teas/coffees.
• Alcoholic and soft drinks (Local brands only).
• Morning and afternoon game drives with a qualified guide/skipper and Photo Host.
• Tutorship and hands-on training on every outing.
• Filtered water will be provided.
• Private training room - theoretical classes.
• Basic Lightroom editing and workflow.
• Daily photo downloading and discussions.
• Airport transfers.
Not included in the price:
• Travel costs.
• Mini-bars in the rooms.
• Extra meals.
Learn how to photograph wildlife when you join Bruna for a wildlife photography excursion to the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve by mastering the ideal composition, camera setup and settings for optimal results.
For your convenience, we'd like to include an online class the Thursday before the day excursion so that you know what you could expect during your game drive.

Where: Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, 520 Kromdraai Rd, Kromdraai, Krugersdorp, 1739
May 23 and 26th - 2024
Dates:
Online Zoom Session: Thursdays
Practical Sessions:
Saturdays
Times:
Cost:
R2500-00 incl. per person - (DPC and club members: R2,100-00 incl. per person)
Included:
Online session, Practical session, Game drive, Water, Sunny-boy breakfast, Coffee and Tea. The entrance fee tutorship and hands-on training are by Bruna Mentrup-Nortje.
Where: Marievale Bird Sanctuary - Pretoria
May - 2024
Dates: 30th May an 01st June 2025
Online Zoom Session: Thursdays
Practical Session: Saturdays
Times:
Cost: R2400-00 incl. per person - (DPC and club members:
R2,100-00 incl. per person)
Included:
Snack box, Coffee/Tea, Zoom session, Practical session, Suitable Hide and gate fees.
Online classes for Wildlife Photographers With Lightroom Classic Experience, Wanting To Learn How To Edit Wild Animals and Birds
We are excited to announce that our wildlife and nature image enhancement and workflow Lightroom course now consists of a 2-day online training.
About the Online Course:
We cover all the critical aspects of editing wild animals and birds, digital workflow and portfolio management, from importing, sorting, managing and retouching to exporting images for print and online applications. Learn how to edit different types of wild animals and bird species without making your image look artificial.
Enquiries: +27 82 8091918 {Call or WhatsApp us)
Dates:
February 2024
Online Zoom Sessions: Thursdays
March - 2024
Online Zoom Session: Thursdays
April - 2024
Online Zoom Session: Thursdays
Starting Times:
Zoom Sessions @ 18h00 to 21h00
The most important aspects covered in the Course:
Course details:
Small classes with a maximum of 8 people.
Learn how to edit delicate feathers and eyes of wild animals step by step and under the guidance of an expert.
Course duration:
The course consists of two three-hour online sessions.
Presented by:
Award-winning photographer Bruna Mentrup presents the course. Bruna is a professional wildlife photographer, traveller and adventurer.
Her philosophy is that anyone can acquire technical skills, but the prerequisite for becoming a wildlife photographer is a deep connection with nature.
2025 Online Courses
The course consists of three two-hour online sessions.
First Course Starting February 2025
Day 1 - 11th February
Day 2 - 12th February
Day 3 - 18th February
Day 4 - 19th February
Day 5 - 25th February
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Cost Per Person: VAT included.
* For the complete package of 5 sessions: R2500 .00
Zoom Sessions Times: @ 18h00 to 20h00
Presented by:
Award-winning photographer Bruna Mentrup.Bruna
About the online Course:
We are excited to announce our "Essentials For Great Wildlife And Nature Photography." Course now consists of 5-day online Zoom training Sessions. Presented by Bruna Mantrup-Nortje.
In our session, we will discuss all aspects of what a wildlife photographer will be needed. I am starting with photography equipment and ending with technology.
We will include discussions such as:
The logic that you shared as to why specific settings as well as your own examples of why other settings
don’t work were great. The use of your images to give context worked very well.
Thank you
- John Hoskins
Thanks for a very informative zoom session. Always enlightening.
Thanks Bruna for a great session
- VE
Was amazing! Really enjoyed it.
- Andrea Scheffer
So exciting Bruna. It’s the first time I really want to know my cameras.
Lots to learn Bruna, having to change ISO and dynamic focus points in between shots feels
overwhelming. A practical session will definitely help.I am so glad I did this online course before the outing.
- Noma
The session was well presented. It was very practical andfocused on important principles that can be applied on a day to day
photography. There is always a good interaction with the audience and both the pace and the duration of the session was great.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
- Oscar
Was very informative cause , really educated my ignorance!!
- Tsymy
I relish my time in lectures and out in the bush with students so eager to learn. My teaching leaves me feeling that
the further I go, the more my students teach me. It's wonderfully exciting.
As an educator, mentors and friends have taken my photography full circle, and teaching and mentoring have brought
me into contact with such talented and fabulous people. It is bliss to watch someone start awkwardly and
blossom into a confident photographer, proud of their achievements.
A private mentorship session with Bruna will enhance your photography skills and encourage you to seek more of yourself than expected.
Mentorship/Innovational Sessions: Bruna helps and guides you with her mentorship programs and videos. She enhances your skills and knowledge of wildlife and so much more.
Mentorship/Innovational Sessions
Work with me as I share what Mother Nature offers wildlife photographers. You will also have the opportunity to tap into the technical skills I have learned over the years in my profession.
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Tel: +27 82 809 1918
Email: bruna@dcp.co.za
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