Visiting and Photographing Historic Jamestown
Historic Jamestown is a great destination to learn about the history of America’s first successful colonial settlement and the Powhatan Indians that occupied the Virginia area prior to the colonists. However, the Jamestown Settlement is less of a destination for photography.…
Photographing Yorktown Battlefield and Area
Yorktown, Virginia is known for being the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War and where British General Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington. I found three main attractions to photograph in Yorktown. Yorktown Victory Center The Yorktown Victory…
Photographing Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg was Virginia’s capital during colonial times. Colonial Williamsburg is a 301 acre living history museum. Colonial Williamsburg contains buildings from the late 1600s thru the 1700s. The museum has working tradesman, taverns, stores, churches, and gardens. Colonial Williamsburg also…
Canon 6d vs. Olympus OM-D E-M5 for Travel Photography
Since I’ve purchased the Olympus OM-D E-M5, I have been trying to determine when to when to take the Olympus OM-D on a trip versus the Canon EOS 6D. Both are good travel photography cameras and deliver high quality photos. Each camera also…
Finally a Micro Four Thirds Camera for my Travel Photography
I’ve frequently travel both domestic and internationally for photography and seem to be in a constant search for the best camera for travel. I absolutely love my Canon 6d for travel photography. It’s a full size camera that’s the size of…
Are Airline Carry-on Bag Weight Restrictions Big Trouble for Travel Photographers?
Airlines are increasingly imposing weight restrictions for carry-on baggage. This is especially troublesome for travel photographers attempting to avoid checking their valuable photo gear. Today, these restrictions seem more prevalent overseas than in the United States. In an overseas trip…
What to Photograph in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India?
Jaipur is a popular location for Rajasthan tourism. I covered palaces and forts during my last blog on Jaipur. So in this blog, I will focus on other photo opportunities and things to do in Jaipur and the surrounding areas in Rajasthan. Attractions that…
Visiting and Photographing Jaipur, Rajasthan, India – Forts and Palaces
Jaipur is the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is referred to as the pink city due to the color of its architecture. Jaipur is also known for its forts, palaces, and hospitality. In this blog post I will…
A Collection of Beautiful Alaskan Sunsets
The sunsets from an Alaskan Cruise are simply beautiful. We witnessed beautiful sunsets on 5 different evenings on an Alaskan Cruise this June. The mountains and reflections in the water really make the sunsets beautiful. The sunsets also seem to last…
11 Blogs on Photographing an Alaskan Cruise
Sawyer Glacier (Above Photo) When I was doing research for my Alaskan Cruise earlier in the year, I didn’t find a lot of information on photographing an Alaskan Cruise. So during my cruise, I set out to create and publish…
