The Build of Wild Moments Photography: How it All Started

Wild Moments Photography didn’t start as a business plan. It started as a feeling.

I picked up a camera because I wanted to capture moments that felt bigger than everyday life — quiet scenes, wild places, and animals just being themselves. At first, photography was just something I did for fun. I didn't even know how to work the camera. Most of my early photos were absolutely horrific, but every once in a while after I learned a few more tips and tricks on Youtube, of course, I’d take a shot that made me think, okay… this actually means something to me. That feeling is what kept me going and got me even more excited to take more pictures and learn more about the camera.

When It Started to Feel Real

Things really took a turn when I got my first wildlife photo, which was actually a little sparrow. There's something unique and interesting about photographing animals in their natural habitat. When I took that first photo of that sparrow and it actually turned out, I was so excited and proud of it. That there was a light switch gone on.

The Moment That Shaped This Brand

Going to Malawi, Africa was a big turning point for me. Not only while I was working with the children which made me want to help even more by having my own business and giving back to the Timotheus Group that I participated with along with my friends and colleagues. But also on the vacation days where I was able to get up close to some incredible looking wildlife and take some amazing photos. Especially when we were able to encounter the lioness hiding in the bushes, and when it strutted out of the forest across the path, keeping a sharp eye on us.

And yes of course I had a lot of bad photos, but there were some that were just an eye-catcher.

Being able to capture these majestic animals was a big flip of the switch to my unknown path ahead of me.

Still a Hobby... But a Serious One

As of now, Wild Moments Photography is still a side hobby along my everyday life. I'm busy working within my father's business, so being in photography isn't my full-time job.

In a way it's a hobby, but it's a hobby that I take seriously. I still want to share my photography life outside of my work and telling stories behind all the photos I take.

Thank-You

If you've taken the time to read this blog, thank-you and also a thank-you for supporting me and being a part of my journey.

Sam Koppelaar/Founder,

Wild Moments Photography