Mentors

Andrew Mageto

Antony brings over 30 years of experience in Ethical guiding of professional wildlife photographers and filmmakers. In addition to being a specialist film guide, Antony is the co owner of Matira Bush Camp in the Maasai Mara, a renowned home for many wildlife photographers.

Antony has been Clement’s guide for over 10 years and has been instrumental in Clement’s knowledge of Wildlife behavior and his Wildlife Photography journey.

Clement Kiragu is an Award-Winning Wildlife Photographer, Cinematographer, and National Geographic Explorer from Kenya. Renowned for his unwavering dedication to his craft, Clement leverages his patience, extensive knowledge of wildlife, and remarkable resilience in some of the world’s most remote environments to capture critical behaviors and narratives that form the backbone of immersive, character-driven natural history sequences.

In addition to his significant contributions to major Natural History productions for PBS Nature, National Geographic, BBC ONE, and BBC’s Natural History Unit, Clement has traveled extensively, successfully leading private photography expeditions throughout Kenya and other breathtaking locations across Africa through his Kenyan-based Wildlife Production & Expeditions company. 

Clement is deeply committed to harnessing the transformative power of photography and cinematography. He believes that, when purposefully utilized, these art forms can shift perspectives, inspire future generations, and make a significant contribution to promoting human-wildlife coexistence. This guiding philosophy not only shapes his work but also informs the wildlife photography expeditions and storytelling workshops he conducts for aspiring visual artists and storytellers, making a lasting impact on both audiences and students.

Mercy brings years of experience in Environmental, Self Awareness Education and Program implementation. Combining that with her knowledge of photography and film production coordination, Mercy will play an integral role in managing our current and future storytelling programs.