When traveling I’m always trying to find ways to simplify the set up I’m using and make my camera bags lighter. While I own and use a variety of camera gear for different scenarios — this post breaks down even more travel photography gear — lately I’ve been downsizing and taking less camera gear with me. The main reason I’ve…
Read the PostI’ve recently received questions about my travel plans and if I have any trips booked. On any given month I’m typically taking 2-3 trips, so the past few months have been an adjustment. On one hand it’s been eye-opening; a much-needed pause in a hectic schedule of flights and jet lag and sleeping in a new bed every night. It’s…
Read the PostIf you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of blogging, a significant portion is like any other job. A typical day-to-day involves answering emails, scheduling meetings, project management, content organization, communication with clients and team members, social media, and more. Over time I’ve incorporated a variety of small business tools and programs to keep things on track, whether…
Read the PostEvery few weeks I compile the questions you send in about blogging and traveling full-time and I answer them here. As I’m in one place for the foreseeable future (photos shown are from a recent trip to Paris in February), it seemed as good a time as any for the next round in this series. Last time we spoke about…
Read the PostIf you’re new to photo editing, need a refresher, or are simply looking for inspiration to start getting your photos organized, this is a great post to bookmark. One of the most daunting parts of photo editing (especially if you’re new to it) can be where to start. If you’re like me, you’ve probably taken hundreds or thousands of…
Read the PostFull disclosure: I’ve re-written the first line of this blog post at least 25 times. The last couple of weeks have been incredibly tough. I’m still figuring things out. I want to be here to provide inspiration, while being sensitive to a unique situation that is causing people a lot of pain. Personally, I’ve had to put a lot of…
Read the PostUp until four years ago, I never worked from home. I always had a desk job and went into an office. Working from home was a huge shift for me when I started blogging. I’ve learned that I need a quiet, tidy space to be my most effective self. I tend to turn to books for productivity ideas, and platforms…
Read the PostIn a matter of one week our world has turned upside down. This is a difficult time with everything that COVID-19 has stirred up, but there is positivity to be found in a situation that has grounded us to a halt. For one, social media and technology can allow us stay connected in ways we physically cannot. Moving forward, here…
Read the PostNote the preset bundle I participated in ended on March 3rd, but you can still shop our photo presets anytime through our preset shop. This is one of the craziest ‘bundles’ I’ve ever seen…and what’s more, I’m part of it! If you’re wondering what a bundle is, it’s a collection of creative goods — in this case, photography presets —…
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