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Selina Ralph

Oct 26

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

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Ann Aveyard

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Oct 27

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Thank you so much Selina and Kirsty, it was so lovely to meet you both and I'm so pleased the squirrels put on such a good show for you. Love the image you posted Selina - you've captured his character so well.

Peter MS

Oct 05

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

Ann Aveyard

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Oct 24

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Thank you Peter, so pleased you enjoyed your day.

Jane Dorset

Jul 09

Ann Aveyard

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Jul 09

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Fabulous image Jane, this was such a magical sighting, I feel emotional even just thinking about it.

Jane Dorset

Jul 09

We have recently returned from a wonderful Photographic Safari, staying at Governors’ Camp in the Masai Mara. It was very well organised by Wildlife Photographer, Ann Aveyard and her guide and driver, Mike was brilliant. They both ensured that we had lots of incredible sightings and plenty of opportunities to photograph the amazing African wildlife close up, but so as not to agitate the animals in any way. A real highlight for us was seeing a lioness emerge from her den with a cub who was probably less than a fortnight old and then carefully carry him in her mouth to a safe place. We received excellent communication with Ann throughout- from my initial enquiry to when we got back home safely. (But with some sadness that the week had ended! ) We greatly appreciated her advice on essentials to pack and photographic equipment to take. It was also really helpful to meet her in person on a couple of occasions beforehand. Governors’ Camp is really lovely and we were fortunate enough to enjoy the ‘Justus’ Suite too for our first stay in Kenya. The staff were always friendly and welcoming and the services of Dr Andrew were much appreciated ensuring that although I had a chest/ throat infection, I didn’t have to miss a single game drive. We enjoyed breakfasts and lunches ‘in the field’ at beautiful spots by the river or under a tree and then three course dinners back at Camp in the evening. The traditional Masai singing and dance was also appreciated! We cannot wait to return to stay at Governors’ Camp again and see the incredible wildlife of the Masai Mara - hence we are currently having discussions with Ann to hopefully do just that next year! A heartfelt thank you to all who made the trip so special. Jane and David Haycocks

Ann Aveyard

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Jul 09

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Thank you Jane and David, it was a pleasure to have you on the trip and I hope to see you again next year.

Jane

Jun 23

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.

Ann Aveyard

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Jun 28

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Thanks so much Jane. It was a pleasure to have your company on the photo safari and I look forward to seeing you again in November.

Karen Gwinnett

Mar 29

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.

Ann Aveyard

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Mar 29

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Thanks so much Karen, I'm so looking forward to you joining one of my photo safaris this November.

Mel Taylor

Jan 22

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.

Ann Aveyard

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Jan 23

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Thanks so much Mel, loved having you along and looking forward to seeing you again on Novemebver's trip.

Jane

Jan 21

What more can I say than this was my third photographic safari with Ann, staying at the excellent Governors' Camp with Mike as our wonderful driver and I very much hope it will not be the last. Ann's photographic skills and knowledge are superb and she is always ready and happy to help with any problem however large or small plus general advice on camera settings etc. Along with that there are Ann's organisational skills re our arrival and departure at Nairobi airport both of which went so smoothly.

Thank you Ann for a truly memorable time and I hope to be able to join you again.

Ann Aveyard

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Jan 22

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Thank you Jane, it was a pleasure to have you along again.

nicky ogrady

Jan 21

My husband and i went on Ann’s last safari trip , we had the most amazing time .Alan is the photographer,i went to just enjoy the animal’s

Ann’s knowledge and friendship is top class , can’t wait to return

thank you Ann .

Ann Aveyard

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Jan 22

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Thank you Nicola, it was a pleasure to have you and Alan join us.

Martina

Nov 18, 2024

I follow Ann for quiet a while. A photo safari is on my bucket list. I love her personality and think she is a great photographer. She never shys of answering a question. Her sharing of the photos and experiences with her travelers are wonderful, thank you

Ann Aveyard

Admin

Nov 24, 2024

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Thank you so much Martina for your kind words.

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