They say, “life is short”, but I assure you if you spend your time living it, then life is also incredible. Here’s to the little kid in all of us, the explorer that still is… the one that says, if you ever only do one thing, make sure it an adventure. 

I am a modern-day explorer, wildlife photographer and conservationist; born and raised in the town of Rustenburg, in the heart of beautiful South Africa. but my travels have taken me far and wide and I currently reside in the United States.

I have always had a connection to the natural world, whether it has been through photography, conservation or simply its wild spaces, it is something that is intricately essential to who I am. Through the years this love and connection to our planet has manifested itself in many different ways, but it has never waned. In many regards, I am still that little South African boy who explored the dusty bushveld with limitless energy and a zest for adventure, the only difference is that now I am armed with the knowledge and tools that enable me to share this love with the world. 

As a wildlife photographer, I have strived for images to transcend the visual spectrum into something deeper, I want my images to ignite the part of the soul that spurs adventure. I want my images to be a catalyst that allows my audience to reconnect with our planet, and create a sense of stewardship for our planet at a time when its most needed.

As an adventurer my goal is to convey the message that the world is not a dark and scary place; we have just been led to perceive that it is. Adventure is out there, adventure is everywhere, we just have to open our eyes to the infinite beauty that this planet puts on display every single day and then have the courage to cast our bow line and go find it. 

We must never stop nurturing that part of us which seeks adventure. It is that very desire to explore the unknown, that makes us feel alive. It is the very sensation that we feel burgeoning within our soul when we cast our bow line, which forms the nucleus of who we are as humans. So I urge you friends, go out and find your adventure, cast your bow line with the hope that you lose sight of the shore. For when that ever familiar shore becomes noting more than a horizon, that’s when you are truly alive. 

Whether you are interested in wildlife photography or would like to join me on an adventure, I would love to hear from you. 

Thank you for being part of my journey through this incredible planet of ours.

- Faizel