Even if you’ve never been to Washington DC in spring, you’ve seen the photos. The perimeter of Tidal Basin is lined with cherry blossoms, and the Jefferson Memorial is floating behind a curtain of fluffy, pale pink. It’s one of the most iconic seasonal scenes in the country. I’ve visited DC specifically for cherry blossom […]

A Photographer’s Guide To Peak The Cherry Blossom Bloom in DC

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US Travel

Multiple duplicates of Erin Donahue for one self-portrait.

Self-portraits have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among millennials and Gen-Z, who want to capture their own photos and videos without relying on anyone else. It’s ironic because in the beginning of the social media era, being in the picture was viewed as cringy and self-absorbed. Now, it’s accepted! One of the most […]

Don’t Rely On Anyone – How to Take Self-Portraits Anywhere!

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Photography Tips

Make sure to add to your Savannah, GA itinerary a walk through the tree tunnel at the Wormsloe Historic Site.

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 and from New […]

Day Trips from NYC: A 24-Hour Savannah Itinerary (Updated 2026)

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US Travel

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at the Grand Army Plaza is an incredible Brooklyn photography spot.

It’s not an argument that Brooklyn has some of the best views of the NYC skyline. It has its own culture and character beyond just DUMBO or Williamsburg. As the second-largest borough, there’s so much to see and do. For example, I saw some of the most epic Halloween decorations in Dyker Heights and Prospect […]

Brooklyn Photography Spots: A Local NYC Photographer’s Guide

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Photo Spots

Holland Ridge Farms is a New Jersey Tulip Farm during the spring season.

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, […]

2026 NYC Day Trip Idea: Visit A U-Pick Tulip Farm!

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US Travel

3 different portraits of light painting photography.

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! […]

Get Started With Light Painting Photography (Updated 2025)

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Photography Tips

Bethesda Terrace is one of the best Central Park photo spots to photograph performances.

As a professional New York City photographer who’s shot a ton in Central Park, I’ve spent hundreds of hours scouting the park for the perfect photo spot. It’s one of the world’s most renowned urban oases, but most tourists stick to the same five spots south of 72nd Street, even though Central Park extends all […]

A Local Photographer’s Guide to the Best Central Park Photo Spots

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Photo Spots

Dyker Heights is famous for their Christmas lights in NYC.

There are so many great photo spots in the city all year round, but Christmas lights in NYC are an extra special experience! The holiday season kicks off immediately at midnight on November 1, right after Halloween, as people are just raring to go. The annual Thanksgiving Parade in late November marks the peak holiday season, […]

A Local 2026 Guide To Finding The Best Christmas Lights In NYC

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