Freshley Fanaka Tsofa

@tsofafreshley

Nature & Conservation photographer 📸 Science communication Wildlife conservationist Local guide and Naturalist @haswani_homestaybandas
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When you bring children, environmental organisations, professional artists, and filmmakers together for a few days… something special happens. Magic, in its purest form. This is why we do it, and we’re only just getting started. Big love to @boniembogo for capturing this so beautifully. 📹 @chariot_creationsllc Be part of the journey. Help us grow, go bigger, and reach more communities 🌍 @newroots_ev @romaround__ X @ninawithah @localoceanco @poscagallery
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We did it! Our Conservation Photography Exposure workshop, a Biophilic Conversations × TonyWild Foundation initiative, has officially wrapped, and we are so proud of the eight participants who showed up, leaned in, and grew through it. But none of it would have been possible without our extraordinary facilitators who gave their time, expertise, and passion to this programme. A heartfelt thank you to: @ecoescapades — Conservation Storyteller, Author & Tour Leader, who reminded us that behind every photograph is a responsibility to the living world it depicts. @stephennderitu_ — Creative Director at Photomagic Studio Ltd & Pinkfoot Consult Ltd, who showed us that creativity and conservation are not competing forces; they amplify each other. @victoradewale_ — Documentary Photographer & Visual Storyteller, who taught us to be patient with our subjects, honest with our framing, and intentional in how we tell our own stories. @miss_morrison91 — Environment, Biodiversity & Governance Attorney, who grounded our visual work in the ethical and legal frameworks that give conservation photography its lasting power. Together, they took participants through sessions spanning introduction to conservation photography, building narratives for impact, capturing the people, nature and wildlife authentically, post-production integrity, and pathways to publishing and careers. To Martha, Stephen, Victor, and Mary, thank you. You have equipped conservation storytellers with the tools to advocate for both people and wildlife. #ConservationPhotography #WorldWildlifeDay #BiophilicConversations #TonyWildFoundation #ConservationPhotography
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A beautiful evening in Mida Creek, Kenya. A peaceful reminder of Mother Nature's calm and tranquility, letting us all soak in and reflect on our efforts. Photo by @tsofafreshley #sunset #thisiskenya #conservationphotography
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Mwangea is raw, rugged, and unforgettable. Once a water catchment, now a stark reminder of change. The climb is easy, snakes, heat, and wild trails but the sunset writes hope across the sky. Two hours from Watamu, it’s an adrenaline lover’s dream. Go before the wild fades. 🌅 #ExploreMwangea #travelplanner #djitravel #djimavicpro #kilificounty #adventurephotography
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Meet Our 2025 Biophilic Conversations x @tonywildke Photography Exposure Program Fellows! We are proud to announce the inaugural cohort of 8 fellows, emerging storytellers from Africa who are already reshaping narratives around conservation, climate justice, and community action. 🎉 Introducing our fellows: 1. Elphas Makokha @iam_elphasmakokha 2. Auriol Tawamba @walter_auriol 3. Dennis Taban Okeny 4. Mwanaisha Juma @wa_macoya 5. Fanaka Tsofa @tsofafreshley 6. Wangui Kariuki @_wanguikariuki 7. Aaron Mwale @natureandwildlifephotographer 8. Maureen Gathoni @_gacheriii Through mentorship, they are developing stories rooted in ecological knowledge and lived experience. We can’t wait to share their powerful stories with the world! #BiophilicFellows #StorytellingForChange #ConservationPhotographyExposure #AfricanYouthVoices
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The journey to never-ending possibilities ✨️
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The #kivukoniecofestival , held last Saturday at @kivukoni_school in Kilifi County, was a truly magical and inspiring event. Packed with innovation and meaningful conversations, it featured panel discussions and engaging activities that tackled critical environmental challenges while offering practical solutions to empower attendees. Highlights of the event included sessions on transforming climate anxiety into active hope, harnessing the power of storytelling for change, and showcasing how Kenya's youth like our @lucky_kazungu , @lizwathuti of @ggi_kenya , @dorcaswakio of Mikoko Pamoja Initiative are leading environmental conservation through innovative initiatives. The festival also emphasized the importance of eco-citizenship, providing young people with insights on adopting sustainable practices in their everyday lives, regardless of location. Participants gained valuable knowledge on creating regenerative homes to enhance food security in Kilifi County and explored ways to inspire a love for nature through education. The event was a vibrant celebration of community-driven efforts to build a sustainable future, leaving attendees motivated and ready to take action for the planet. A heartfelt thanks to @elsakent_ and the entire Kivukoni School team for their dedication and hard work in making this event a success. Special appreciation goes to the sponsors @ncbabankkenya @DTB , and everyone else who contributed to the success of this incredible event. @beneaththebaobabs @eco_dada_youth_initative @wearetheleaf @arochakenya @ggi_kenya @jmagoma__ @hazfw @tsofafreshley @marastoryteller #environment #education #knowledge #awareness
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It’s a wrap on the wonderful photography workshop held as the first event leading up to this years Bahari Yetu Festival, here are a few reflections from the workshop facilitators from @tonywildke , the host team from @lamcot_lamu and @eaoceanexplorers The workshop was attended by 20 young people from across the Lamu Archipelago ranging between the ages of 13-24. Some of the photos taken will be on display at the Bahari Yetu festival on October 10th and there will be awards given to the outstanding individuals then. This workshop wouldn’t have been possible with out the support of @camoesip so we would like to give a huge thanks to the Portuguese Embassy. We hope it is the first of many! #lamcot #lamumarineconservationtrust #tusk #eastafricanoceanexplorers #peponihotel #conservation #marineconservation #discoverlamu #magicalkenya #bahariyetufestival #conservationphotography #photographyworkshop #photography
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Karibu Watamu! We're happy to have Birgit from @aga_artenschutz visit the Sea Turtle exhibition center at @kwswatamu_marinepark Through the great support from @aga_artenschutz , we were able to launch the exhibition center with the Board of Trustees for @kenyawildlifeservice on 14th July 2023. You can always visit the sea turtle exhibition center to learn more about the wonderful journey of Tamu the sea turtle and the amazing conservation work by Bahari Hai and @kwswatamu #baharihai #seaturtles #conservation #marineconservation #agaartenschutz #seaturtlelove
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An Unforgettable Day 3 at the Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival! ✨️🎥 From captivating wildlife film screenings that brought nature to life, to insightful presentations by local wildlife organizations, our afternoon-evening session was a journey into the heart of conservation. The snake farm excursion offered an up-close view of these incredible creatures, with milking demonstrations that left us in awe. And the evening reached its peak with the screening of "Mahale: Chimp Guardians," followed by an enlightening panel discussion by the talented team behind the film. Stay tuned for more moments that celebrate our connection to the wild world! 🐾🎬 📸 credits @cj.kihoro ✨️ #pwff2023 #africasfirstwildlifefilmfestival #kenyasfirstwildlifefilmfest #shiftingnarratives #africanstories #africanstorytellers #magicalkenya #visitwatamu #wearetheoneswevebeenwaitingfor
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✨️Here's what our afternoon and evening at @templepointresort looked like on day 2 of PWFF!✨️🐾 We had the exclusive premiere of the films created during the AFRISOS/PWFF storytelling lab (Mama Rafiki and Mi Kasa su Kasa), a brilliant and awe-inspiring panel discussion; "A World of Many Voices", then went on an excursion to @ecoworldwatamu where attendees learned about the important work being done on the ground to recycle plastics✨️🎬🦌♻️ 📸 credits: @cj.kihoro ✨️ #pwff2023 #africasfirstwildlifefilmfestival #kenyasfirstwildlifefilmfest #shiftingnarratives #africanstories #africanstorytellers #magicalkenya #visitwatamu #wearetheoneswevebeenwaitingfor
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Great news! We got featured on the Komba magazine.🐒 The @wildlifeclubsofkenya_ (WCK) magazine issued thrice a year that gets shared countrywide. All schools registered with the organization get copies of the magazine and other benefits. Through @tsofafreshley writing the articles, we are thankful for our conservation awareness efforts shared to our fellow conservationists. This is the second publisher after we had this shared on the UNESCO website. You can grab a copy from the @wildlifeclubsofkenya_ and read more. #baharihai #marineconservation #watamuconservationfestival #awareness #turtleconservation #wildlifeclubsofkenya #wildlifeconservation #turtleconservation #arochakenya #conservationeducation #conservationeducationsociety #kombamagazine #conservationawareness #festival #conservationfestival
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