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My Experience Shooting a Billboard
In the summer, Steele Mitsubishi, Halifax, Nova Scotia’s Mitsubishi dealership, asked me to photograph one of their vehicles for an upcoming billboard campaign. The only creative request I was provided for this shoot was to photograph the vehicle in a recognizable Halifax location, as the purpose was to advertise the Halifax dealership specifically.
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.
Photographs from Florence
You don’t have to search for too long after arriving in Florence to be greeted with endless photographic opportunities with engaging subjects, compositions, and surroundings. Whether street photography or travel photography is your thing, there is plenty on offer in Florence. The city is renowned for its history and architecture. It draws millions yearly, and numerous landmarks and exciting areas are located here, including Florence Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, and the Uffizi Gallery.
5 Days in Florence
I was happy with my time in Florence. I was booked for six nights in Florence, but one of my flight delays caused me to miss a connecting flight, and the following available flight wasn’t until the following day. Those on that same flight and itinerary could take a bus from Rome to Florence, but I declined. Instead, the airline arranged accommodations at a hotel room for the night. Transportation to and from the hotel and a small welcome meal was included.
Pre-Travel Prep: Get Familiar with Your Fujifilm Recipe
In September, I spent nearly two weeks photographing beautiful Italy. While there, I used two film recipes, one for Matera and one for Florence. I wanted to separate the two locations, creating a different feel while still maintaining my style of photography. With Fujifilm, there are many choices when it comes to shooting modes.
Matera, Italy: What to Expect and How to Enjoy
I spent five days in mid-September in beautiful Matera, Italy, which left a lasting impression. It is a stunning city that is incredible to explore. It’s not as busy as other Italian destinations, so you can find places to relax and take in the scene before you. Materi is most recognizable from the Sassi, the city’s ancient and historic area. The Sassi are stone structures amongst the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Matera is considered one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back to 10,000 BC.
The Departure: A Travel Story
I want to start this story with a note important to the context of what follows: I am very fortunate to have the opportunities I do to travel. I realize that travel requires both the time to do so and the means of making it possible. I am incredibly thankful for this and think about it whenever I get on a plane. I cannot stress enough that I am blessed with these adventures.
Photographs from Matera
Matera is an excellent location for photography, and I was surprised by how open it was for exploration. This surprise was very evident after I arrived in Florence, concluding Matera. Florence is one of the most renowned Italian destinations and one that many first-timers to the country choose to visit. However, comparing the number of people in Florence to those in Matera is a stark difference.
Fujifilm X-H2 vs. X-E4: How Do They Compare for Travel?
Close to two years ago, I wrote a post about the Fujifilm X-E4 and why that camera was great for travel. At that time, I had been using the X-E4 for over a year and had used it on many travel destinations. Since I had moved from a two-camera setup while travelling down to using only the X-E4, I felt I had enough experience with the camera to say it was one of the best I had owned and used for my travels. There were numerous reasons why.
Street Photography in Small Cities
It’s early in the morning, and I am sitting at the departure gate at Florence Airport. I'm returning home after nearly two weeks of travel and street photography in Italy. Florence gets more than 11 million visitors per year. In a city of about 370,000, that’s a lot! With so many people focused on their time in Florence, street photography becomes more comfortable as it’s easier to blend in without much notice from anyone else around you.