Wildlife Photography – An exercise in patience

As a kid growing up, the pages of National Geographic had such a profound impact on my future. I knew I wanted to become a widlife photographer. And I was fortunate to grow up within a family that started its own wildlife conservation program in Swaziland Southern Africa.

Over the years I learned the skills, developed my eye, acquired my photographic equipment. Unfortunately what I always struggled with was my patience. And wildlife photography requires incredible patience. Getting up long before sunrise, trekking through the veld to a hidden vantage point, and then the endless wait for that perfect moment, that may or may not happen.

Still I have been lucky to capture some very marketable images over the years, and on our recent trip to our family’s wildlife reserves, I was able to capture some new images that I would like to share here. Hope you like them

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer - Swaziland

wildlife photography wildlife photographer – Swaziland

 

 

 

Spirit Airlines Commercial Photography Shoot

We recently fortunate to work with Spirit Airlines on location at Fort Lauderdale International Airport shooting their latest ground crew uniforms, and later in studio shooting their newest pilot and flight attendant apparel.

As can be expected, obtaining permits to shoot on the tarmac at an international airport is not a simple process. After obtaining all the security and insurance clearances, the shoot went off without a hitch. Shooting on the airport taxiway was a unique experience for our entire team, and we got some amazing shots.

The pilot’s and flight attendant apparel shoot for their new catalog was a much more relaxed affair. Thanks to Spirit Airlines and Incentex for the opportunity to work with you.

 

Chris & Amanda Are Hitched – Pier 66 Wedding Photography

Saturday was the official day for Chris and Amanda’s stylish wedding at the Hyatt Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. Such a fun couple and not afraid to have some fun during their portraits session. Amanda planned this wedding down to every little detail, from her lovely frilly gown to the black white and green themed cake. Fun was had by all at the reception following, lots of dancing and partying.

Danny Steyn Photography gets the cover of Muscle and Body Magazine

We are thrilled to have photographed the cover of the January 2012 Muscle & Body Magazine. Our star fitness model is Melih Cologlu who won the 2011 Natural Eastern USA Men’s Physique Overall title. Our images of Melih were also featured in three internal pages in the magazine. Congrats to Melih for the title and the cover.

Muscle and Body Cover Photo - Danny Steyn Photography

Muscle and Body Cover Photo – Danny Steyn Photography

Bludworth-McNeill Family Portrait Photography – Fort Lauderdale

Todd and Andy have been coming to our studio since their twins, Belle and Sam were born. They are the most amazing family and such role models for not only the gay community, but just in general as great parents. We have had such fun watching these two little cuties grow as well as Todd and Andy adapting to their new life! family-portrait-photography-fort-lauderdale-0001

Belle is such a ham in front of the camera! family-portrait-photography-fort-lauderdale-0002 family-portrait-photography-fort-lauderdale-0003 family-portrait-photography-fort-lauderdale-0004

What mischief is Sam thinking up? family-portrait-photography-fort-lauderdale-0005 family-portrait-photography-fort-lauderdale-0006 family-portrait-photography-fort-lauderdale-0007 family-portrait-photography-fort-lauderdale-0008 family-portrait-photography-fort-lauderdale-0009