Where to Stay in Death Valley? An Oasis of Course!
A Visual Hotel Review: The Oasis at Death Valley Picture this, you’re driving for over an hour amongst some of the harshest scenery in the world. It’s dry, it’s dusty, there’s nothing but shades...
Photogenic Things to Do in Dubrovnik
Things to do in Dubrovnik with your Camera! Few cities conjure up the feeling of centuries past like Dubrovnik. With it’s coastal location, towering fortress, narrow alleys and old city sights, you’re spoilt for...
Photographing on Safari – A Bucket List Adventure in Africa
A whirlwind adventure where the wild things roam… The grassland opens up as your safari vehicle cruises through the African savannah. Suddenly a shape forms in the distance and you see it. Its regal...
The Power of Instagram – How It’s Changing The Way We Create + Travel
A few thoughts and observations on the impact of social media for photographers… Designed as a tool to share visual art, Instagram is used by over 500 million people each day. From those users,...
Behind the Lens – Policeman’s Creek, Canmore
A Canadian Rockies photography location you have to see! Where alpine scenery rises above a calm, reflective creek, home to one chunky little beaver. I had heard about this spot from every photographer I...
Gear Talk – A Review of the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Hello Gorgeous – The Olympus OM-D E-M1X has arrived! Hiking through the frozen tundra of Finnish Lapland in -20degrees, the Olympus OM-D E-M1X slung over my shoulder, I was in awe of the pastel...
Perspectives: Photographing Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto for Photographers Fushimi Inari Shrine aka Fushimi Inari Taisha is that oh so photogenic place where bold red torii gates weave their way into the foothills of Kyoto’s Higashiyama Mountains....
Inspire – An Interview with Neil Bloem, Lofoten Islands
Interview x Inspire Inspiration comes in many forms; it could be spectacular light, your subject once they step into the frame, a dream, memory or something you saw briefly on social media. What about...
I Know A Place – Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
I know a place… Where the animal kingdom roams as far as your eyes can see… Where stars have an extra twinkle and the sun exudes a blanket-like warmth… Where roars, quacks and trumpets...
Golden, BC – Alpine Adventures at Purcell Mountain Lodge
Visual Hotel Review – Purcell Mountain Lodge Coordinates – 51°15’39.1″N 117°18’56.1″W Flying over alpine wonders in a private helicopter, gazing upon landscapes you’ll be exploring in the coming days as you keep your eyes...
Alternative Photo Editing Programs – Luminar and Aurora HDR
Ever since I’ve been a photographer I’ve only known and used two editing programs, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. However, the big news cruising through photography circles is that now, there’s a new kid...
Gear Talk: How to Choose a Great Travel Lens
What is the best lens for travel photography? Read on curious one… Travel photographers typically opt for three main features when choosing a great lens to take with them on the road. Versatility, performance...