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Helgardt Pretorius

""Photography for me is not looking, it`s feeling. If you can`t feel what you`re looking at, then you`re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures.'"

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From a young age I have had an immense passion for the bush and wildlife. I always felt the need to share my passion with others and with a camera in hand I could finally do this.

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Wildlife photography gave me a different perspective on nature and allowed me to appreciate the natural beauty in every animal I`ve been privileged enough to photograph.

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Photography soon got me curious to know more about the animals I photographed. I am a full time Airline Pilot but every spare moment I got I would spend time with a wildlife book in hand.

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I decided to take up Field Guiding online to learn more about Africa`s magnificent wildlife. I enjoy lending a helping hand wherever I can for the protection of the animals I love so dearly. During off time I have volunteered at various wildlife sanctuaries such as Care for Wild and Vulture Project SA.

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I believe that sharing photos and the beauty of nature can contribute a great amount to the appreciation and conservation of our wildlife.

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I invite you to have a look around and enjoy the beauty of nature with me

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Please follow me on my journey.

Publications

Getaway Magazine December 2020

Getaway Magazine January 2021

Getaway Magazine February 2021

Getaway Magazine March 2021

Getaway Magazine July 2021

​Country Life December 2021

Africa Geographic 

Natural History Museum Top 1000 - 2024

Gear

Canon R5

Canon EF 400 f2.8 mkII

Canon EF 70-200 f2.8 mkIII

Canon EF 16-35 f2.8 mkII

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Contact Me

Cell : +2782 302 0156
Email : helgardtp@gmail.com

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