Is there a way to safely transport your photography gear while traveling? Of course, there is. As a travel photographer and content creator, I do a lot of traveling. I’ve previously written about all the camera gear I bring with me, and how I pack two weeks’ essentials in a carry-on. Carrying photography equipment on […]

As a travel photographer who’s half-Taiwanese, I keep going back to Kaohsiung. This might be a controversial take, but while Taipei has a lot of photo spots, Kaohsiung feels more photogenic to me. I only add locations to this list when I’ve personally photographed them, so everything here is first-hand. Be sure to check back […]

As someone who has spent years extensively documenting Manhattanhenge in New York City, photographing Kaohsiunghenge was always on my list. Having traveled extensively throughout Taiwan over the years, and being half-Taiwanese myself, I’ve always felt a particular pull toward documenting the lesser-known phenomena in my second home. What makes Kaohsiunghenge particularly fascinating is that it […]

For years, Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon held the top spot on my afternoon tea list in New York City. Tucked inside a Georgian brownstone between Union Square and Gramercy Park, it delivers what most Manhattan tea services don’t deliver on: non-stale food, real clotted cream, warm scones, and rooms that are every colorful maximalist’s dream. […]

Have you ever wondered what’s it like to eat at the best restaurant in North America? I mean that quite literally, not just hyperbole. Nestled in the heart of New York City‘s NoMad neighborhood, ATOMIX is more than just a restaurant. Chef Junghyun Park and his wife Ellia paint a culinary canvas with their vision. […]

Don’t make the mistake of eating omakase and not sitting at the counter. This means putting your entire dining experience in the chef’s hands. Would you do it? While critics and diners alike recognize New York City‘s dining scene for its diversity and innovation, but few establishments offer an experience as unique and immersive as […]

Far from Taiwan’s usual highlights of night markets and Taipei 101, nestled in the southwestern part of the island, lies one of its least understood natural phenomena: the Purple Crow Butterfly migration in Maolin National Scenic Area (茂林國家風景區). I first traveled to Maolin after my mom mentioned it to me almost in passing, knowing how […]

If you’re coming to Taiwan, don’t make the mistake of only staying in Taipei. This island nation is only the size of New Jersey, but there’s so much to do that you’re going to want to steal this itinerary! Explore essential Kaohsiung, Taiwan tourist spots that make this southern city a must-visit destination. Hop on […]

When the delicate pink and white blossoms transform the nation’s capital into a photographer’s paradise, finding the perfect accommodation becomes just as important as timing your visit for cherry blossom peak bloom. As someone who’s scoured the internet researching the numerous hotels in Washington DC during this high season, these are two properties that offer […]

Are you tired of postponing shoots because of poor weather or struggling with inconsistent lighting that makes your content look amateur? Don’t let bad lighting ruin your videos or photos anymore. For photographers and content creators working from home, finding the perfect lighting solution on a budget that works for both still photography and video […]