The Journal

Notes on keeping a safari.

Practical advice on taking better photographs of wildlife, and on what to do with them once the trip is over, written by the people who make the albums.

A thick album page lifting to show a photograph beneath

11 October 2026 · 3 min read

A Leather Photo Album for a Third Anniversary

Looking for a 3rd anniversary gift? Leather is the traditional material. A leather photo album of your travels together is a gift you both keep.

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An adult rhinoceros and a calf walking through dust in low golden light

9 October 2026 · 5 min read

Wildlife Photography Tips for Beginners

Wildlife photography tips for beginners: work the light, get down to eye level, freeze the movement and watch the background. No expensive gear needed.

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A lioness resting in golden evening light

2 October 2026 · 4 min read

How to Keep Your Safari Photos Safe Before You Get Home

A camera bag, a memory card and a slow lodge wifi connection. Here is a simple nightly habit that means your safari photographs survive the trip home.

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Elephant splashing through shallow water with the herd close behind

19 September 2026 · 4 min read

What to Do With Your Safari Photos After the Trip

You came home with thousands of safari photographs. Here is a simple approach that actually works, and how to get them off the device for good.

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Two elephants silhouetted against a golden safari sunset

19 September 2026 · 4 min read

How to Choose the Photos for Your Safari Album

Choosing photographs for an album is not about picking your sharpest shots. It is about telling the story of your trip in order. Here is how to choose.

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