Blackwood Safaris’ Blog

Photo Contests: Is the Judging Fair and Objective?

Photo Contests: Is the Judging Fair and Objective?

You've seen incredible winning images from worldwide photo contests, and you wonder how yours might fare against others in a competition. If you have a striking image that evokes emotion and meets the contest criteria, it's always worth entering it into legitimate...

Photography Ethics

Photography Ethics

We all know that being ethical means doing the right thing whether or not anyone is watching. As wildlife photographers, we aren't the only ones affected when we don't adhere to ethical behavior. The animals we profess to love can be as little as momentarily...

Best Questions Before You Book a Photo Safari

Best Questions Before You Book a Photo Safari

The Best Questions to Ask before Booking a Photo Safari: For what level(s) photographer is this trip? Will you help me if I’m an absolute beginner and need extra attention? Is there enough down time for classes or are we learning on the go? Who is actually leading the...