My name is Kathryn McGarvey and I am in amateur photographer in North Vancouver, BC. I recently had the good fortune to go on an unexpected safari to South Africa. Not having much experience shooting wildlife and animals, I knew I needed to find someone to help me get ready for this trip of a lifetime. Frank Pali was a judge at our camera club and after listening to his Costa Rica wildlife experience, I approached Frank to help me get ready. He agreed to become my "wildlife photography" mentor and I am so glad that he did. The $$$ spent were invaluable. I know for a fact that without his help, I would never have been able to take these amazing photos that I did. Frank was incredibly patient, informative, available, helpful, I could go on and on. Frank helped me select which lenses I should take and then on his own time, even located additional camera equipment that I did not even know existed. Frank sourced you tube videos for me to watch, helped me select computer gear, took me bird shooting (saw my first ever great horned owl!!!!!), lent me some camera apparel for the trip and was an unbelievable cheerleader. I cannot thank Frank enough for all his time and input.