I still can’t believe it. We’ve been back for about 2 days now, and I’m *still* looking at Nate every now and then asking, “Remember that time we were in AFRICA?!” The whole trip was such a whirlwind- While it feels like it went by so fast, when we were there, it felt like we’d been gone for months. I’m so excited to bore your faces off with way too many photos and stories from our trip, but it’s gonna be a while, seeing as I’m taking some personal time off and not yet ready to start editing the 170 GBs of memory cards we shot on! After going through the photos, these are my favorites at the moment. Except I’m not posting my absolute favorite yet, ’cause we have to save something to be desired. :)
For those of you who don’t know the story, Nate and I went to Africa and spent 2 weeks safari-ing in Tanzania. Our best friends got married while on the trip, those previews to come Wednesday. :)
I love this first one- The giraffes were kind enough to arrange themselves in near-symmetrical order. :)
I’m pretty sure this was taken the morning after our first night at camp- Aka, the night I thought I was gonna die. Much more on that later. :/
As one of our many amazing thank-you gifts from Lorie and Jon for coming with them, they surprised us with a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti. Just sayin’.
Not sure where yet to have this on canvas in our home, but I’m excited. :)
Pretty cool, no? Can’t wait to share the rest in the coming months! :)
Wow what an incredible experience and thank you gift!!
I know- We’re lucky kids! :)
So Jealous! I love that Hippo photo! Looks like you guys had a blast! I would love to know where you guys stayed and all that, because Alex and I are dying to go one day!
Shoot me a FB message and I’d be more than happy to pass on info! The company we went through was amazing and I’d recommend to anyone!!
Awesome shots Jensey!! Cant wait to see some more!
Thanks, Nikki! :)
You guys have left me speechless yet again!! These are gorgeous and are making us want to take a trip to Africa more than ever!! Can’t wait to see more…and more…and more!!!
Aww, I’ll have tons to talk about in your next few letters. ;) I’m pretty sure we’ll be doing a 10 part blog feature on our trip this fall!
Flippin AMAZING! I’m so jealous! Can’t wait to see more! :)
Thanks, Megan!
WOW, amazing.
Love the picture of you and Nate and very intrigued by your “Aka, the night I thought I was gonna die” comment. I hope you don’t make us wait too long to find out about that.
The lion pictures are wonderful, they are such beautiful creatures. All the pictures are wonderful, I am just drawn to the lion pictures more.
What a wonderful thank you gift!! I can’t even imagine how fantastic that balloon ride was. Lorie and Jon ROCK!!
I can’t wait to see more pictures!!
You’ll have to wait a *little* longer to hear that story. But we will have tooooons more lion photos to share- No worries there! ;)
Wowie-wow-wow-WOW! Just… WOW! Also, WOW!
Can’t wait to tell you guys all about it! :)
LOVE THE ELEPHANTS!!!! :) What an amazing opportunity! Yall look like you snapped these for National Geographic magazine. Cant wait to see more!
I thought of you evvvvvvvvvvvery time I saw an elephant, which was about 10 times a day! ;)
The one with the elephant and the little baby next to it is STELLAR. Amazing shots. Which camera took it? All with the Mark II?
Thanks, Adam! The Mark II took most of the shots, but we had the 40D along when we needed a bit of extra focal range. (That 1.6x multiplier really helped sometimes.) We also rented the Canon 300mm 2.8L IS which performed superbly. :)
Amazing pictures! Can’t wait to see more.
Thanks, Bethany. :)
Now you’ve got me drooling with anticipation! I can’t wait to see more!
Soon! :)
When are we doing dinner? I want to hear about the whole trip!
Yes!! So much to tell- Let’s plan for week after next! :)
I am stunned…so so rich, and so so beautiful. Thank you for sharing…looking forward to more!
Aww, thanks, Maria. :)
Wow. What an awesome trip! These pictures are great, really.
I love all the textures in the close up of the elephant!
I love your lives.
Thanks, Chandler! The elephant shot is my favorite- Nathan is amazing and I’m so lucky to have him on my team! :)
WOW……Amazing pictures and what a great trip! I can’t wait to see all of the pictures and hear about this trip! I would love to go to Africa on Safari…..what a once in a lifetime trip!!
It really was amazing. :) More photos to come soon!
I will now religiously be stalking your blog until all the images are posted from Africa. THIS IS INCREDIBLE photography my Root friends!!
Thank you, Sara!! :)
Ahhhhh-mazing!! Absolutely amazing!!
Aww, thanks, Mary. :)
These photos are amazing. I was a huge fan of the Andy Biggs photos used in the Banana Republic campaign a few years back, and these are just as great. How very cool that you had the opportunity to capture these. Thanks for sharing!
I love Andy Biggs’ work! What a compliment! :)
that elephant is amazing…it’s like a walking atlas with streets and rivers criss-crossing the hills and valleys all over its hide. I expect for it to take a slow bumbling step any second now!
Love the mapped-skin. :)
So, if people ever stop getting married I’m sure National Geographic would love to have you!
Thanks, Carly! I think we’ll stick to weddings for now- Our couples won’t eat us! (Hopefully.)
Dear Nate and Jensey!
Barry and I are really enjoyed spending such the quality times together with you all in Africa!
I can’t wait for you to show off your talents with all of the upcoming pictures on this trip; that I know no one would have couch at those moments like you!!
Love and admire you both! See you in October!!
Mamma Phu
Thank you, Mamma Phu!!! We loved spending time with you guys, too. Wedding photos up next. :) Love you!
hey Jensey! Those are some bad ass photos! I look forward to seeing more.. What an amazing experience!
Thanks, Christian!! :)
I am SO excited to see more pictures – these are amazing!
Thank you, Erika!
Love, love, love the hippo photo and the one of the lion and the cubs walking down the path. These look absolutely amazing.
I love the lion one, too. :)
FABULOUS!!! Can’t wait to see the wedding photos! I bet Lorie made a BEAUTIFUL bride!!! :)
You know she did! Photos to come tomorrow. :)
A – wait for it – MAZING!!!!! AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING!
T- wait for it- HANK YOU! Kelly, you make me smile. :)
So jealous! I’ve always wanted to visit Africa. These images are spectacular, especially that last b&w elephant shot.
Thank you, Cathy! We were so lucky to have gotten the chance to go- If you’re ever planning a trip there in the future, let us know! We’d love to give you vendor suggestions! :)
Simply stunning!
Thanks Tricia! :)
i literally have no words for these, they are all so incredible. giraffes are my favorite animal, so that one’s probably my favorite. but i’ve always wanted to go to africa and these photos definitely make me want to go even more! can’t wait to see more!
y’all are so amazing at what you do!
Aww, thanks, Lindsey! I’m so happy you love them- The giraffes were so photogenic; We’ll have tons more to share soon. If you ever decide to go to Africa, we’d love to help you out planning your trip!! We have tons of suggestions for vendors and whatnot in Tanzania. :)