ANN AVEYARD  PHOTOGRAPHY

I got back from my recent safari with Ann and was still buzzing. The safari had so many surprises and such special moments plus Ann was always ready to give help and guidance on best settings etc for photos. She is also a supreme organiser and everything from the moment two of us arrived at Nairobi airport ran smoothly. Governor’s Camp our base for the safari is lovely with good food, friendly service and comfortable tents. Ann always arranges for the same Governor’s driver, Mike, to be our guide. Not only is Mike a good driver he is an excellent spotter who also seems to know where animals are heading so we get the best position to photograph them as they come towards us. What more can I bsay than I can hardly wait to go on my next two safaris with Ann next year. Asante Sana Ann and Mike

I have just returned from ten days in Kenya on one of Ann’s photographic safaris. I have travelled extensively with my husband through the years but am a timid solo traveller.  I had nothing to worry about; from my first contact with Ann, she set my mind at ease.  Her attention to every tiny detail is exemplary: from the initial booking, through every aspect of planning for the trip – documentation required, maps, where best to source malaria tablets, suggestions for equipment, clothes to pack – Ann thinks of everything.

Once arrived in Kenya, Ann has everything in place – FastTrack through security, transport, accommodation and a guide in Nairobi. And so to the Mara … There is nothing on this planet to compare with a stay at Governors’ Camp in the Masai Mara and this is a second home to Ann so we were treated like royalty by all the staff. I unfortunately developed a chest infection while I was there. The medical service was extraordinary. There is a resident doctor in the camp and my required medication was flown in from Nairobi!  

A good guide is the core element required to ensure a successful stay at Governors. Mike (Ann’s chosen guide) is not just a ‘good’ guide, he is an exceptional guide. We spent long days out on game drives but the days flew by as Mike drove us with consummate skill to each successive extraordinary sighting. He always knew exactly where to place the jeep (well-trained by Ann I imagine!) to try for that perfect shot.

Nothing is too much trouble for Ann. I cannot recommend her photographic safaris highly enough.

Brilliant day out with you Ann. Thank you so much for your gentle guidance on shooting red squirrels. My first ever time both on Brownsea and for red squirrels. Your knowledge of their habits really helped with positioning. The light helped build on that knowledge to give some superb images. Thank you.

Red Squirrel Workshop

Brownsea Island

Ann. What an amazing day. Thank you so much from Kirsty and myself for your guidance and expertise. We both said how relaxed we felt with you and that you guided us to places to be where the background or lighting was better, encouraging us to get down and dirty 😃.

Your passion and enthusiasm for wildlife shone through in boatloads.

I finally saw and photographed red squirrels 🐿️ ☺️. I am one very happy lady.

Thank you again for a fabulous day. It’s one I certainly won’t forget.

Now to go through those photos 🫣☺️.

Selina Ralph

I had a very enjoyable and successful day with Ann at Brownsea Island photographing red squirrels. Managed to get some great shots with Ann providing really useful instruction and advice throughout the day. This will certainly help my wildlife photography in the future. Thankyou again, Ann

Having just returned from a photographic safari at Governors’ Camp in the Masai Mara with Ann, I am still buzzing. It was a superb safari with wonderful photographic opportunities. Mike, Ann’s driver/guide, has that special ability to read where an animal is heading and then to position the vehicle in exactly the right place for photographs. A perfect example of this was on our last evening when an elephant obviously wanting to mate was following a female across the plain. Mike drove ahead of the the elephants and imagine our surprise when the mating took place right beside our vehicle!! And now what can I say about Ann - not only is she a brilliant photographer but she is also so willing to advise and help if anyone has a problem whether it be major or relatively small. Lastly Ann is a great organizer everything went perfectly from the moment we met up at Heathrow until we were all checked in at Nairobi Airport for our journey home. I can hardly wait for my next safari with Ann in November.

I discovered Ann through following Governors Camp on Instagram. I stayed at Little Governors Camp in September 2024. I was desperate to return and the idea of spending time in the Mara with a professional wildlife photographer is a dream I will now realise with Ann this autumn. I jumped at the chance to spend a day with Ann photographing woodland birds in the New Forest. As I soon realised, small birds are an exceedingly ambitious subject to photograph because they flit backwards and forwards so quickly! I was overwhelmed by Ann's kindness and patience enabling me to take shots I did not know I was capable of.

Ann is always willing to share her knowledge; she has been happy to answer all my questions. I am SO excited about my safari trip with Ann in November this year.

I have just returned from my second Safari with Ann. I previously went in June 24 and enjoyed it so much I had to return as soon as possible. Many people thought I was mad to go to the same place and said that I wouldnt get the same "Wow" Factor that I got from the first trip but Ann proved them to be wrong! This trip was even better than the last. All safaris will be different as you can not guarantee where the animals will be and what they will be doing but Mike the Guide that Ann always uses is first class and always finds us lots to see and expertly gets us in great positions to be albe to caputure and observe the wildlife. The communication from start to finish was fabulous and every part of the trip went smoothly. Ann is very approachable and is very helpful if you have issues with your camera and will always share her knowlege freely. If you are looking to go on Safari in my mind, you wont beat Anns trips. I am now organising my third trip.. need I say more.