About
The Author
Tania Cholwich is a South African wildlife photographer, author, and co-founder of Wildpix Africa.
For more than a decade, Africa has been both her workplace and her sanctuary – a place where every sunrise tells a story, every game drive reveals
a new wonder, and every encounter leaves an imprint on her heart.
With a camera in her hands and Africa in her soul, Tania has dedicated her life to capturing the untamed beauty, emotion, and spirit of the natural world.
For her, wildlife photography is not about taking photographs; it is about preserving moments that can never be repeated.
Every image tells a story of hope, survival, love, loss, resilience, and the extraordinary connection that exists between all living things.
To Tania, a safari is far more than a journey through the wilderness.
It is an awakening of the senses. It is the scent of rain on African soil after a summer storm,
the distant roar of a lion greeting the dawn, the gentle rumble of elephants communicating across the plains,
the whisper of the wind through ancient acacia trees, and the golden light that transforms an ordinary moment into something unforgettable.
It is in these moments, surrounded by the rhythm of the wild, that she feels most alive.
Over the years, Africa has become her greatest teacher. Every safari has taught her patience, humility, gratitude, and wonder.
She has celebrated the miracle of new life, witnessed heartbreaking moments of loss, watched extraordinary acts of courage unfold before her eyes, and stood in silent awe
as nature continued its timeless cycle.
These experiences have shaped not only the photographer she has become, but the person she is today.
Her connection to Africa extends beyond its magnificent wildlife. Tania holds a profound love and admiration for the Maasai people of East Africa,
whose warmth, resilience, wisdom, and enduring relationship with nature have touched her life in immeasurable ways.
Their generosity of spirit, vibrant traditions, and deep respect for the land and its wildlife have inspired her beyond words.
Through their friendship, she has come to understand that Africa’s greatest treasures are found not only in its breathtaking landscapes and iconic animals,
but also in the extraordinary people who have protected them for generations.
Photography has never been about creating beautiful images alone.
For Tania, every photograph is a memory, every frame a story, and every safari an opportunity to inspire others to look beyond what they see and truly feel the heartbeat of Africa.
Through her lens, she hopes to reveal not only the beauty of the continent but also its emotion, dignity, fragility, and enduring spirit.
Among the countless wildlife encounters that have filled her years on safari, none touched her soul more profoundly than Craig, one of Amboseli’s last great Super Tuskers.
Standing in his presence was far more than a photographic encounter – it was a deeply emotional experience that changed her forever.
In Craig’s quiet strength, gentle nature, timeless wisdom, and unwavering resilience, she found everything she had come to love about Africa.
Through My Lens: A Love Letter to Craig was born from those moments.
It is more than the story of an extraordinary elephant. It is the culmination of years spent exploring Africa’s wilderness, countless sunrises and sunsets shared with wildlife, unforgettable friendships with the Maasai people, and a heart forever changed by the privilege of walking among giants.
As a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation, Tania believes photography has the power to educate, inspire, and protect the natural world for future generations.
Whether leading guests on safari, quietly waiting for the perfect light, or simply listening to the sounds of the African bush, she hopes her work encourages others to see wildlife not merely as subjects to be photographed, but as lives to be respected, cherished, and protected.
Her greatest wish is that every reader closes this book with a renewed sense of wonder, a deeper love for Africa’s wildlife and people, and the belief that a single encounter with nature has the power to change a life forever.
Some souls are simply too magnificent to be forgotten.
Own a collection of unforgettable moments, breathtaking wildlife, and heartfelt reflections. Experience A Love Letter to Craig today.
