Johannes has been a professional photographer for over 20 years, with work published in *Der Spiegel*, *Die Zeit*, *GEO*, and *National Geographic*. He works worldwide for major companies such as Vattenfall, DHL, McDonald’s, and payback.

All the images shown here are his.

He shares his expertise through workshops and photo talks. As a self-taught photographer, Johannes knows the best way to learn: by doing! With his pragmatic and engaging style, he is always available as a mentor and coach. Every day, new images are discussed, problems are solved, and all participants receive individual support.

Johannes has been accompanying Roland on his authentic culinary journeys since 2020, capturing these extraordinarily intense moments in striking photographs. Whether in the Mongolian steppe, the Namibian desert, the South African bush, on the glaciers of Iceland, or in the solitude of the Finnish forests, in the wilderness of Transylvania, by mountain streams to be climbed in Slovenia, and even on a luxury catamaran off the Portuguese coast.... Johannes has a keen sense of empathy for people and situations; his images tell stories and convey emotions.

We experience life according to the rules of the wilderness!

We spend a full day in the “photo hide,” a camouflaged photography hideout by the waterhole. It’s equipped with comfortable chairs and shelves for the cameras.

Our private, exclusive “Bush Photography Camp” is tucked away in the unfenced Balule Nature Reserve, right in the heart of the iconic “Big Five” habitat. Wild animals roam the immediate surroundings and cross paths with our camp life and game drives day and night—by open-top jeep, boat, and helicopter.

Photo shoot on the Olifants River from a private boat with two spacious decks—and plenty of room!

Game drives in an open-top jeep at sunrise and sunset. One person per row of seats ensures the best stability... and every animal sighting is on the right side.

Flying low over the bush in a helicopter.

Outdoor cooking (braai) is the order of the day – meals are cooked almost exclusively over an open wood fire – even on the wooden boat on the mighty Olifants River! Traditionally, regional meat, game, fish and shellfish from the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic coast, and vegetables from local farms are prepared daily, all accompanied by a magnificent selection of wines from the Cape Wine Kingdom and South African fynbos gins.