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If you’ve known me long enough, you definitely know that words and writing have always been a struggle for me. Written communication is never a skill that I obtained and have zero talent for… so how did I end up in a writing intensive course? Why did I sign up for The Writing Intensive course?…
Meet Shellebration: the brand new 8 bedroom, 8.5 bathroom vacation rental in Surf City, North Carolina. Honestly, I’m not even sure where to start with sharing these images! It’s oceanfront, there’s a private pool, 2 decks with amazing views of the Atlantic ocean… and oh yeah, an AMAZING kitchen. Scroll to the bottom of the…
Do you buy used camera gear? When? When I hear this question, the first thing that pops in my head is: “when you need to get inspired” but that isn’t the only reason. It’s usually when I’m scouting around to buy ‘new-to-me’ used camera lenses. While I’m a huge fan of renting camera gear, sometimes…
Horizons East Building Company has taken on a new project: Renovating larger office space for themselves! May 27, 2021 June 11, 2021 June 24, 2021
About mid-March I go from watching tv to reading… because I live in Southeastern NC and that is when the weather is gorgeous to sit outside and read, especially in the evenings! If you read my blog post on Feel-Good TV Shows, then you’ll see that theme continue into this summer’s reading. This list is…
There are times when you need to purchase brand new camera gear, and there are times when buying used is the much better way to go. Below, I’ll share the reasons I buy brand new, reasons I buy used, and examples of both cameras and lenses I’ve purchased. I think you’ll be surprised to learn…
If you’re an Apple user, you’re probably storing your photos in the HEIC format, whether you know it or not. This tends to come up when you’re trying to send a photo and it isn’t compatible with non-Apple apps. Don’t worry, I’ll show you how to change this setting and offer alternative solutions for converting…
Give Me All the Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are a staple in my limited diet. They’ve never let me down, are easy to digest, and thankfully, are super healthy! I probably eat them 4-5 times a week, and I’m always looking for different ways to cook them. So when Our State emailed out a recipe…
Do you enjoy watching the morning sun rise? Do you want to enhance your sunrise photos? Below you’ll find 5 Sunrise Photo Tips that will work for any camera. Create a Game Plan Before the Sunrise Before I get into my sunrise photo tips, the best thing I will recommend is to have a game…
Almost the only time I’ve actually purchased new lenses is when they are brand new to market and there are no used ones available. For example, when the Canon 16-35mm 2.8 III version came out, I purchased it brand new. If you’ve seen anything I’ve ever written about this lens, it is my workhorse, and…
A digital SLR (DSLR) camera is a fantastic tool for creative photography. When the full range of options are used correctly, it can capture everything from sport and action shots, landscapes, to close-ups of flowers and insects. The vast array of menus, buttons and dials on a DSLR camera can be daunting, so it’s important…
Sometimes when you’re learning something new, the verbiage alone can be daunting – almost as if you’re learning a new language! Photography is the same way… in order to deepen your understanding of photography you must learn the language terms. This will make it easier when reading articles or even having a better idea of…