Living and working in a remote bush community, I was deeply immersed in the wild. My family is from South Africa, so it felt like I was returning to my second home. My job was to ensure our 7+ million monthly viewers felt the same way.!

Filming live safari game drives required constant awareness and instinct. I was reading the landscapes, anticipating animal movements, and staying ready for moments that unfolded without warning. I also worked in sync with the naturalist’s narration, following their voice to shape the story in real time, capturing subtle behaviours and key details. 

I also captured behind the scenes moments, ensuring our story did cease at the end of the live broadcast. The trackers, filmmakers and naturalists played a vital part in building the experience, and I felt it was important to capture their work and personalities. 

This experience taught me how to think visually and translate the raw unpredictability of the bush into a coherent, engaging live experiences.