YOUR PHOTO SAFARI LEADERS
Shem Compion : Shem Compion is the founder and owner of C4 Images and Safaris. He uses his intricate knowledge of travel in Africa, its wildlife and the best photographic locations to give you the best photographic safari experience possible.
Shem grew up roaming the wilds and this interest in nature led to him studying a National Diploma in Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management. With over 20 years of bush experience it was quite logical he was going to end up working in the natural world.
A self-taught wildlife photographer, Shem quickly established himself as one of the best wildlife photographers in South Africa. His work is regularly published worldwide in magazines, calendars and books. In 2010, he supplied all 72 images to the extremely popular Africa Geographic calendar. It sold out within 4 months - the first time ever.
He published his first book “A Landscape of Insects” in 2009 and his second book, "Insider's Guide" was relaeased in December 2010. He is in the final stages of publishing two more books. Shem is a regular speaker at photo events and has presented photo workshops for organisations such as National Geographic and has been a keynote speaker at international photographic conventions.
Denis Glennon AO : For many years Denis’ passions were the wide open spaces of ocean sailing, and the conservation of nature; they remain so.
In 2000 he was awarded an Order of Australia (AO), in recognition of his contribution to pollution prevention, and environmental management. Having spent seven years in Africa and thirty plus years in the corporate world, he is a self-taught wildlife and nature photographer.
He now combines his affections for travel, wildlife and nature preservation, with conservation photography in far-flung places that include Zambia, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Asia, Patagonia, Chile, Antarctica, Japan and Australia.
His articles and images have been published in Australia & overseas and he has been a finalist in the ANZANG and the BBC/British Museum Wildlife competitions. His image "Morning Mist" won the "Wilderness" category in ANZANG 2010.
Jay Collier : Jay has been photographing African wildlife professionally since 2004. Having travelled to destinations including Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa, Jay has built a strong portfolio of images as well as a deep knowledge of the diverse species and behaviours of Africa’s wildlife. Working in the professional photographic industry for over eleven years, Jay currently works for Canon Australia running Canon Professional Services (CPS) and is responsible for supporting many of Australia’s leading professional photographers.
His technical understanding of photographic theory and the technologies, features and functions of today's cameras and lenses is second to none. This expertise has been acumulated from working with both Canon and Nikon, in the professional photographic divisions of both companies. Participants will be able to avail of it during the safari.
Jay is also employed by Taronga Zoo, Sydney, and has developed and runs short courses in photography for Taronga Training Institute.
His images and articles have been published in magazines, including Africa Geographic and Better Photography, and in commercial adverting campaigns in Australia. In 2007, several of Jay’s images made it through to the semi final stage of judging with the BBC World Wildlife Photo competition.
All three leaders are passionate, competent and experienced nature and wildlife photographers. Denis & Jay use Canon and Shem uses Nikon equipment.
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