As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and Fukuoka, this Nagasaki 3-day itinerary breaks down everything to do if you plan a visit. Nagasaki, a city on Kyushu island, became one of two tragic locations where the U.S. dropped atomic bombs during WWII. While fewer tourists visit this hilly city compared […]

It seems like everyone and their mother is traveling to Japan, myself included. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and have 14 days to explore, you’re in for a treat! Note that this only scratches the surface. Japan has so much to see and do that you need a long time to travel there or […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk the perimeter of Manhattan? This activity in NYC has been a bucket list item of mine for years, and I finally accomplished it at the Great Saunter, a 32-mile “saunter.” Previously, I had always expressed a desire to walk this, but knowing myself, I needed an […]

What a whirlwind the first quarter of 2024 has been! On April 8, 2024, I witnessed and photographed my first total solar eclipse. It was such an incredible experience! After a month away in Taiwan and Japan, I thought I was going to jump on another plane and head down to Texas to photograph the […]

When it comes to commercial photography, the image of a large studio space that’s well-equipped often comes to mind. However, such a studio can be costly, whether you somehow have the space at home, it comes with its own rental lease. But fear not! With just one light and a few smart tools, you can […]

New York City, one of the most diverse cities in the world, celebrates Lunar New Year with events spread across all five boroughs. Billions, with a B, of people worldwide observe this annual celebration, which follows the lunisolar Chinese calendar. The first new moon of the year marks the beginning of the year, and lasts […]

When taking pictures, long exposure photography is a technique that allows you to capture the passage of time in a single frame. Long exposure photography involves using a prolonged shutter speed to capture an extended period in a single image. This technique is particularly popular for capturing motion, creating dreamy effects, and transforming mundane scenes […]

If you’re anything like me, packing everything in a carry-on is the only way to travel. While it would be ideal to opt for a larger check-in suitcase, I prefer not to play a game of Russian roulette and risk an airline losing my luggage. There are ways to remedy such situations, especially if you […]

It’s been a minute since I’ve traveled to Scandinavia, but exploring a new country for a week in Copenhagen was the perfect re-entry. The Danish capital consistently ranks as one of the safest and happiest cities in the world, and I have to say it lives up to the hype. The time of year will […]

I am fully entering my photojournalist era, and if you’re a New York–based freelancer or creator, this could be your next step too. While I’ve photographed concerts and events for editorial use, those count as private events and are irrelevant to obtaining a press pass. As it turns out, the definition of “press” has expanded […]