FAQs
Kayla's most asked questions
What and where did you study?
I studied a BSc (Hons) Biodiversity and Ecology & MSc Conservation Ecology at Stellenbosh University in South Africa.
What did your journey look like to get where you are today?
What camera and lens do you use?
A Canon R7 and Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 lens is my current camera set up for all my wildlife photography.
Does working in wildlife conservation pay well?
This industry is notorious for bad pay and long hours. It is slowly improving and pay does increase as you progress in your career. Better pay usually comes with experience, desk-based jobs and when working for larger organisations.
Where do I even start if I want to pursue a career in wildlife or conservation?
Defining your dream job will help you understand what your journey should look like in order to reach it. Once you have this clarity, you can do more research into what qualifications, experience and jobs fall within that category.