Wild Shots Outreach (WSO) is introducing young Black South Africans to photography and conservation. <strong>Look through the gallery to see stunning nature photography taken by alumni of the program.</strong>
Wild Shots Outreach (WSO) is introducing young Black South Africans to photography and conservation. Look through the gallery to see stunning nature photography taken by alumni of the program.
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WSO focuses its work on communities living near Kruger National Park in the north-east of South Africa. It was founded by British former schoolteacher Mike Kendrick, after he and his wife, zoologist Harriet Nimmo, were in South Africa organizing a photography event, and noticed a lack of Black wildlife photographers.
WSO focuses its work on communities living near Kruger National Park in the north-east of South Africa. It was founded by British former schoolteacher Mike Kendrick, after he and his wife, zoologist Harriet Nimmo, were in South Africa organizing a photography event, and noticed a lack of Black wildlife photographers.
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WSO runs interactive workshops, taking students on drives through Kruger Park and surrounding parks to observe wildlife.
WSO runs interactive workshops, taking students on drives through Kruger Park and surrounding parks to observe wildlife.
Leshia Ndlovu/Wild Shots Outreach
This image was captured by Vusi Mathe, a former student who now works as a videographer and photographer across South Africa. He feels that the work created by himself and other alumni is important to inspire more young people in the local community to pursue similar careers.
This image was captured by Vusi Mathe, a former student who now works as a videographer and photographer across South Africa. He feels that the work created by himself and other alumni is important to inspire more young people in the local community to pursue similar careers.
Vusi Mathe
WSO is supported by Canon EMEA and Lowepro and those taking part in the program learn how to use different cameras and how to best capture shots in a variety of lighting, providing skills to pursue a career in photography.
WSO is supported by Canon EMEA and Lowepro and those taking part in the program learn how to use different cameras and how to best capture shots in a variety of lighting, providing skills to pursue a career in photography.
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WSO alumnus Rifomo Mathebula has been the program director since 2020 and is one of over 1,300 young people to complete the program.
WSO alumnus Rifomo Mathebula has been the program director since 2020 and is one of over 1,300 young people to complete the program.
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Mathebula believes his connection to local communities has further encouraged young Black people to get involved with photography and conservation.
Mathebula believes his connection to local communities has further encouraged young Black people to get involved with photography and conservation.
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Founder Mike Kendrick believes this is helping to provide young Black people with a voice in conservation, "When they haven't really had one in the past."
Founder Mike Kendrick believes this is helping to provide young Black people with a voice in conservation, "When they haven't really had one in the past."
Tharollo Shai/Wild Shots Outreach
This photograph was taken by former WSO participant Melody Mnisi, who is now involved with conservation in the greater Kruger area.
This photograph was taken by former WSO participant Melody Mnisi, who is now involved with conservation in the greater Kruger area.
Melody Mnisi
Since her time with the program, Mnisi now works as a nature guide, educating tourists and locals alike about the wildlife surrounding her home.
Since her time with the program, Mnisi now works as a nature guide, educating tourists and locals alike about the wildlife surrounding her home.
Rifumo Mathebula
Through photography and education, young Black South Africans are leading the way for conservation in one of Africa's biggest reserves.
Through photography and education, young Black South Africans are leading the way for conservation in one of Africa's biggest reserves.
Mike Kendrick