Africa through the lens of Mario Moreno

Featured Photographer: Mario Moreno

We discovered Mario’s photographs while browsing through the interweb and he stood out immediately. His work covers some of our favourite parts of Africa in such an artistic and moving manner, that it drives us even more to want to experience every corner of the continent.

A short bio:

Mario was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, until he was 12, when he and his parents left to live in Malaga, Spain. His interest in photography began at the age of 18 thanks to a Yashica 2000 Super. Using this camera, books and magazines he basically taught himself about the world of photography.

Later on, he started competing in local contests and exhibitions and travelled extensively, all over the world to countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Morocco, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania, among others. Travel pushed his passion for photography and his desire to share his unique experienced through images. Mario turned his passion into a profession.

He now lives in Cape Town with his family and scours the African continent for images of its wildlife and landscapes. He says he is constantly travelling Southern Africa in search of that “Perfect Moment”.

Find out more on his website.

Keen to go on your own African safari and try your hand at photography. Contact us and we’ll help you tailor make a trip of a lifetime.

Mario’s Five Travel Photography Tips

PATIENCE – Do not expect the action to simply unfold before you. Sometimes it takes hours to capture the perfect moment. Constantly look through the viewfinder with your finger on the button.

GEAR – Choose your equipment carefully and familiarise yourself with all the functions. Essential parts of your kit are a long telephoto lens (zoom up to 400mm is a good start), a wide angle for landscapes, a tripod and a bean bag.

COMPOSITION – Focus on the eyes if it’s a portrait. Create a sense of space in wider shots and allow the viewer to see the habitat around the subject.

ACTION – This is always a plus in wildlife photography whether it’s a kill or key behavior of an animal that will tell the viewer more about it.

ENJOY – Most of all enjoy your time in the bush regardless of the images captured. Even if you don’t get any… Simply soak in the sounds, smells and beautiful scenery.