Photography and travel fit together like peanut butter and chocolate, but if you are going to travel the world with a DSLR and all of the associated equipment, you had better have a good travel bag to hold all of it in. Cameras are expensive and delicate, which means traveling with them presents a unique…
Does this situation sound familiar to you? You are lost, completely dependent on Google maps, and look to the top right corner of your smart device only to notice that your battery is critically low. Or you are in the middle of a call and suddenly you are cut off. When you pull the phone…
Smartphone cameras can produce breathtaking photos, but they still can’t do everything. When you need a point and shoot camera for traveling, there are several choices depending on your budget and photography needs. Point and shoot cameras are still a better option when you need flash, optical zoom, and image stabilization. Even though smartphone camera…
When I was a kid, photos were taken on actual film, which had to be sent out to be developed and printed. We used to snap a picture and have no idea what it looked like for days or even weeks. Next came the era of digital cameras. We could see our photos instantly, but…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you are planning a trip? For some, it will be luxurious hotel accommodations. For others, fantastic local foods spring to mind. Then there are those whose first thought goes to activities and adventures. Very few among us immediately think about our home sitting empty for…
Instagram’s popularity has turned many of us into amateur photographers. One of the most important tools in a photographer’s arsenal is a tripod. Tripods hold your camera level and steady and can turn you from an expert selfie taker into a beautiful portrait creator. For the travelers among us, tripods have to be light, compact,…
Have you ever sat back and thought about just how much technology improves travel? Online bookings have made it easier than ever to design our own trips, mobile check-ins save you from lines at the airport, and smartphones and laptops function as either work or entertainment systems, even from 13,000 feet. Technology undoubtedly makes travel…
As the calendar advances and we find ourselves getting deeper and deeper into the summer months, the temperature outside seems to rise and a somewhat relentless pace. Clothing gets smaller, air conditionings kick-on, and Popsicle sales surge. While some people tend to enjoy the heat more than others, nearly everyone can agree that there is…