Read on to learn more about Needham’s experience at GG Conservation in My Modern Met’s exclusive interview.
Can you tell us about your background in art?
How did you become interested in wildlife photography specifically?
Recently, you were able to visit GG Conservation to photograph their lions.
Why didyou choose to go to this location?
How was the experience?
I’ve visited there several times and each time it gets better.
I also feel more confident working with the lions and they can be very intimidating!!
Your photos of white lions have gained a lot of attention.
What can you tell us aboutthis rare mutation?
At GG Conservation they have several white lions but white lions are rare in the wild.
The white lions are categorized as towny African lions (Panthera leo).
What was it like to see a white lion in person?
Can you tell us a little about what GG Conservation is doing to help these lions?
GG looks after around 77 lions that wouldn’t be with us otherwise.
But it’s a financial struggle for them in many ways, including maintenance and vet bills!
What do you think is the key to wildlife photography?
What are some of the challenges?
The other one is finding the right spot for the lighting and background standpoint.
Then you just hope the animal will do something interesting!
Do you have any future projects that you could tell us about?
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