One of the best ways to improve your photography skills is to take a workshop with a pro. But workshops cost money, require commitment, and only succeed if you’re serious about learning. Is a Photography Workshop Right For You? Let’s start with a little Q & A to […]
If I could only visit New York’s famous urban respite once a year to take photos, I would make Central Park pictures in Fall. In winter, New York is a snow-capped wonderland. In spring and summer, a flower lover’s delight. But Central Park in Fall is utterly magical. […]
I typically don’t write entire posts about single products but when I find something I really love and use I like to share. Hence, my wet kiss below for the Gura Gear Kiboko backpack camera bag. (I know what you’re thinking but this is not sponsored.) Finding the […]
You’re headed to the Amazon for a river cruise, a beautiful and exotic destination teeming with wildlife and photographic opportunities and you want to take some great pictures. Awesome. But take heed, the jungle has its challenges: from a towering canopy to problematic lighting, there are a few […]
On an African safari, wildlife is nothing less than spectacular but creating truly memorable images is challenging. Animals don’t appear on command and when they do, making sure we make great pictures isn’t high on their list of priorities. A professional photographer knows amazing wildlife photos are not […]
My photography has felt a little uninspired lately. When I travel it’s easier. A new place, new people, I burst with motivation. But at home in New York City, a place I’ve lived and gotten used to for over 15 years, I go blank. In hopes of igniting […]
How many times have you taken a bad photo, when in your mind’s eye what you imagined was wonderful? I’ve been there. I knew what I wanted creatively but I wasn’t able to make my vision a reality. Or I was close to the vision but the photo was blurry, underexposed or […]
One of the most spectacular photographic opportunities on the planet is an African safari. I wish I had the skill to properly convey how amazing it is in all the ways one would dream about. And how impossibly inspiring it is from dawn until dusk. But even as […]
I’m not much for bird photography. I like it, It’s that most of the time I’m just not good at it . But in celebration of National Bird Day today, I thought I would share some of my favorite beautiful bird photos, I’ve taken at home and abroad! From […]
I love solo travel but that doesn’t always mean that I am necessarily alone. The more interested I become in photography, the more I enjoy taking small photo tours/workshops to explore my wish list destinations. The Benefits are Threefold 1. I discover a new place. 2. I improve […]