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Why Our Photography is So Important to Us
The saying “once in a lifetime” is heard often. A phrase that signifies an excellent opportunity that one cannot pass up. It is a ubiquitous saying, and we may miss its literal meaning. The truth is, our travel destination could be the only time we experience it in our lives. It’s easy to convince ourselves that if we enjoyed it immensely, then this is only the first of potentially numerous times that we will be back.

Beyond the Landmarks: Finding Unique Subjects and Compositions When Travelling
We have all been there: the desire to make photographs, but our attempts to create come up flat; our inspiration continues to decrease. This can happen anywhere and anytime, but it is increasingly frustrating when our inspiration is lacking while travelling. When we travel, everything in front of us is new and fresh, but every scenic view seems uninspired; every landmark captured a thousand times before seems like another generic take.

My Perfect Guide for Budget Travel Photography
I discuss travel and travel photography quite a bit on this blog. I’m thinking about where to travel next, discussing details around what I already have booked, or discussing travel I recently returned from. Travel has become a big part of my life, and my satisfaction from doing so is unmatched. When I combine that with my love and passion for photography, they are incredibly fulfilling.

The Most Photogenic Locations I’ve Been to So Far
I’ve travelled a fair amount and have had the opportunity to photograph many beautiful locations. Reflecting on my travels, I am reminded of the countless stunning cities and landscapes I’ve been fortunate to be in front of. Some have been bucket list places for years; others were spectacular surprises. There will always be more places I want to experience.

Travel Photography: Lightroom Editing Essentials
When I return home after travelling, one of the first things I do is import my photos into Lightroom. I anticipate how my images will look on a bigger monitor, and I look forward to digging into them more and reflecting on what has recently transpired.

5 Common Issues With Shorter Trips and What to Do About Them
Reflecting on my travels, I’ve learned to adapt better to each new adventure. With each flight and each train ride, I discover more about how to make the most of my time and worry less about how to do so. Travelling for just a few days often brings common challenges, but it is possible to enjoy a destination in a limited time fully.

Why Peggy’s Cove is the Ultimate Nova Scotia Photography Destination
2024 is now behind us, and I’m counting down the weeks before Spring arrives. It’s time to look at what is ahead for travel destinations 2025. Recently, while browsing locations for potential trips, I found my home of Nova Scotia, which secured a spot on Travel + Leisure magazine’s “50 Best Places to Travel in 2025.” There were 120 contenders, and the list was determined by their remarkable access to the outdoors and unique cultural immersion.

How Planning a Trip Increases Happiness
It’s late December, the day after Christmas. My last post of 2024. Our first significant snowfall occurred this week, which was perfect timing for that picture-perfect holiday. It’s cold, too. It’s not extreme, but enough to be uncomfortable. I’m not a fan of the cold; I prefer a temperature bordering on too hot for many.

Travel Photography: How to Safeguard Your Gear and Data
When we travel to a new location, our camera is constantly used. It is in and out of our camera bag and can sometimes be used in hazardous conditions. Because of this, protecting it while capturing your precious memories is essential. Some cameras are excellent in weight and feel and have a good grip built into the body’s construction.

A Day Trip to Bologna
During my recent travels in Italy, I took a day trip to Bologna from Florence by high-speed train. The journey starts at Santa Maria Novella train station, the main station in Florence. It costs approximately $90 CA and takes about 40 minutes on the high-speed rail. When considering which day would be best for this day trip, I checked the weather for the remaining days.