Sometimes, the best laid plans of mice and men do not pan out. Wanted to capture some new dragonfly photos. That didn’t quite work out. But I did put together a water lily image that I ended up liking. This is a theme I seem to revisit quite often in…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. These Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, and baked with cozy fall flavor in every bite. The homemade dough bakes up perfectly fluffy, and the rich caramel topping makes…

The Tamron 16–30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 strikes an impressive balance between performance, portability, and flexibility. For those on the move—landscape shooters, travel vloggers, urban explorers, astrophotographers—it’s a lens that encourages you to keep it on the camera. My experience is exactly what Tamron envisioned: a reliable, ultra-wide workhorse…

Capturing the perfect photograph is an art form that hinges on a multitude of factors, with one of the most critical being shutter speed. Whether you’re a budding photographer seeking to master your camera or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills, understanding how to choose the right shutter…

If you’re feeling frustrated composing street photos with your 28mm lens, you’re not alone. And if you’ve ever wondered why, today’s featured video from photography educator Gil Kreslavsky offers some answers, plus a tried and tested framework to work with it. While 28mm is one of the recommended focal lengths for street photography,…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Tuscan garlic skillet chicken is one of those dinners I make and then wonder why I don’t make it more often. Juicy chicken and sun-dried tomatoes all cook together in…

Remote jobs aren’t just for digital nomads! What about those students who are currently at school, but are looking to travel and live abroad once they graduate? College tuition and travel isn’t cheap, so earning money matters. The good news is that today’s high paying remote jobs let students do…

New to street photography? One of the first few things you’ll learn is using the right focal length for the scene you’re photographing. Among the most popular is 35mm, which is ideal for capturing more of the setting to add more context to your street snaps. But some photographers prefer…

Shooting in bright sunlight can be one of the most frustrating challenges for photographers. The harsh light often blows out highlights, flattens shadows, and leaves distracting glare bouncing off every surface. But with the right tools, you can turn that intense light into your friend instead of your enemy. One…

This is part of an ongoing assignment from Dr. T at Platypod. We reviewed ideas in the book, Light, Science and Magic by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua to share. Here is a way to add nice soft specular and shape forming light patterns. Here’s a link to the article…