Talking with Richard de Gouveia: Safari Photography, Favorite Lenses, Storytelling and Inspiration
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Today we're talking with Rich--a phenomenal photographer, African safari guide, and just great person all-around. Having had a long, yet still ascending guiding career, he's got a lot of sage advice for seasoned photographers and budding photographers alike.
We go over a lot, and there is so much to take away from this conversation. We get some excellent thoughts on storytelling in photography, discuss his ambassadorship with Sony, his favorite lenses for various photo safaris, and even a bit on the role of social media and other media in conservation photography.
We talk about a few key pieces of gear in today's episode and you can learn more about each of them, and purchase them if you wish, at the links below.
Sony RX10 IV - All Purpose Camera
Rich's Favorite Safari Lens - 400mm f/2.8 - Canon - Nikon - Sony
Rich's Favorite Gorilla Lens - 70-200 f/2.8 - Canon - Nikon - Sony
If you'd like to check out more from Rich, you can find him at the various links below.
Rich's Instagram - @richard.degouveia
Rich's TikTok - @richard.degouveia
Rich's Website - Safari Architects
Court's Portfolio
Court's YouTube Channel
Chapters
1. Photographing Wildlife on African Safaris (00:00:00)
2. Lens Choices for Wildlife Photography (00:10:12)
3. Discussion on Wildlife Photography Equipment (00:18:14)
4. Photography and Conservation in Wildlife (00:32:26)
5. Impactful Photography in Conservation World (00:40:58)
6. Photography, Brand Ambassadorships, and Social Media (00:46:59)
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