Light painting photography is a sub-genre of long exposure techniques where photographers use an off-camera light source such as a flashlight, fiber optic, or even the flash on a cellphone to draw or alter an image. This adds an external element that helps elevate an image to truly make it unique, dare I say, artsy! […]

Even though it’s officially spring as of March 20, it’s not really spring until the cherry blossoms start blooming in NYC. New York City in spring is absolutely magical! With the warmer weather comes an extra pep in your step. Seeing cherry blossoms in NYC in particular is a major draw for both locals and […]

While I’ve been shooting on Sony cameras for about a decade, my journey in photography began with a basic Canon Powershot SD 1200IS, now considered a Canon vintage camera. To this day I still have no idea what all those abbreviations stand for. Reflecting on My Photographic Journey Since leaving my corporate job to pursue […]

Brooklyn has some of the best views of the NYC skyline to take pictures from. It has its own culture and character, with so many activities and options depending on your priority. Just like “the city” is not just Manhattan, Brooklyn is not just DUMBO or Williamsburg. As the second-largest borough, there’s so much to […]

Short on time, but want to visit a beautiful city full of history, views, and good eats? Then a thorough Savannah GA itinerary is all you need! Savannah has been on my list of locations to visit for a while, and it did not disappoint. It’s quick and easy to get to from New York […]

Looking for a Western European destination where you get the ultimate bang for your buck? Then look no further than this Lisbon itinerary! This trip was part of a series of trips I went on right after I quit my job. The other destinations I went to were the Balkans, Savannah, and Miami. The number […]

Washington, DC is a city full of landmarks and monuments, but nothing is quite as breathtaking as seeing cherry blossoms at Tidal Basin during peak bloom. Every year, thousands of visitors flock to the city to witness the blooming of the cherry trees and experience the natural beauty that symbolizes our nation’s capital. History of […]

Up in the mountains of Utah, I was invited to go on my first Sony Kando Trip! I have never been so nervous to attend something in my adult life as I was going to my inaugural Kando Trip mainly because I didn’t know anyone and there were world-famous photographers attending. This brand-sponsored event took […]

Did you know the largest U-pick tulip farm in the country is next door to NYC in New Jersey? If you didn’t, now you do! With over 8 million tulips, Holland Ridge Farms quite literally puts the ‘garden’ in the Garden State. Located about 90 minutes outside of NYC in the town of Cream Ridge, […]

Let me start by saying that I’ve only ventured to Summit One Vanderbilt observatory during the tranquil embrace of sunrise. If you’ve seen the crowds during regular daytime hours on social media, you’ll understand why. As the newest observatory in New York City, this place can get busy, with security noting that it can see […]