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Photography

I love how moments can be captured on camera and how you can re-visit past adventures by going through photos. My years of solo travel meant that I needed to learn how to travel light with camera equipment and develop professional editing skills for photos taken by others. I love being able to share my passion on my blog, and on Instagram!

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Featured Guides

I'm taking a solo trip! How do I get nice photos of myself if I am traveling by myself?

Solo Travel Photography Tips

Best Photography
Equipment for Blogging

Beginner's Guide to Travel Drone Photography

My Favorite Camera Gear

GoPro Action Camera

GoPro HERO9 Black Camera

My “Go-To” Camera

FUJIFILM X-T4 Mirrorless Camera

My “Go-To” Everyday Lens

FUJINON 16-55mm f/2.8

Compact Zoom Lens

FUJINON 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 Lens

Compact Stabilized Camera

DJI Osmo Pocket

My Favorite Drone

DJI Mavic Air 2

My Vlogging Point & Shoot

Sony RX100 VII Digital Camera

Great Beginner Camera

FUJIFILM X-T30 Camera

My Fav Camera Purse

Lo & Sons Claremont

Recent Articles

The Beginner’s Guide to Editing Photos in Lightroom

Looking to improve your photography game? One way to make your photos shine is with a good edit. Here’s the beginner’s guide to editing photos in Lightroom Classic!

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Which TBA Preset Pack is Right For You?

To tie photos together to create a more uniform and aesthetically-pleasing appearance, presets are key. Here are my go-to presets I use on my photos!

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The Beginner’s Guide to Photographing in Manual Mode

Want to step up your photography game? Here’s my beginner’s guide to shooting in Manual Mode with your camera!

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How to Get Amazing Photos at the Pyramids of Giza

A few essential tips will allow you to snap amazing photos at the Pyramids of Giza without spending hours circling the complex finding the right spots.

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Beginner’s Guide to Travel Drone Photography

If you follow me on Instagram, you already know that I love drone photography. In fact, so many of my favorite shots were taken from above! Drones truly bring solo photography to another level.

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Tips for Shooting Stunning Travel Flat Lays

For all my blogging babes out there that are wanting to up their flat lay game, I’ve got all the tips and tricks on how to perfect a gorgeous travel flat lay.

How to Take Awesome Sparkler Photos

How to Take Awesome Sparkler Photos

Want to up your photography game? Learn how to take sparkler pics! Here are my top tips for taking sparkler photos with your phone or camera!

GoPro Solo Photos

How to Take Amazing Travel Photos with a GoPro

Ready to step up your photography game and share stunning shots of your travel adventures? Here’s how to take amazing travel photos with a GoPro.

The Best Camera for Beginner Travel Photographers

There are a lot of great options in the Fujifilm X Series, but the brand new FUJIFILM X-T100 is the best camera for beginner travel photographers.

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It’s World Wildlife Day 🌏🐘🐧🐢
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Conservation of vulnerable wildlife, Earth’s amazing places, and our planet is so important, especially in the current climate.

I’ve been very fortunate to have spent so much time in continental Africa and have had more incredible wildlife encounters than I can count.

Behind the scenes of “safari,” there is always a fee that goes directly to conservation.

With tourism being one of the hardest hit industries during this pandemic, protection and funding of programs that support our wildlife have, in turn, decreased dramatically.

As we start to plan for the future of travel, let’s do our part by traveling as sustainably as possible and supporting local conservation efforts whenever we can.

And, if you have the means, donate your time or money to @wwf or an environmental cause that you’re passionate about. Even the smallest changes in your daily life (that reduce your negative impact on the environment) make a huge difference ❤️
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#worldwildlifeday #wwd2021 #forestpeopleplanet

Panama holds a special place in my heart 🇵🇦❤️
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I first traveled to Panama back in 2013 where I spent a month in the islands of Bocas Del Toro. I discovered my passion for scuba diving there—so I consider it one of my biggest life-changing trips. I returned to Panama years later and got to experience so much more of this diverse and breathtaking country.

There are so many experiences you can have in Panama—whether you love to surf, get up close with nature, learn about Panamanian history and culture, or explore the foodie scene of Casco Antiguo.

In partnership with @VisitPanama, I've created an itinerary (with a focus on nature and cultural heritage!) with the top things to see and do on a trip to Panama—check out my LINK IN BIO!
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# Ad #VisitPanama

“Did I even go outside today?” 🤔
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Anyone else having to ask themselves the same question?

I find myself sinking more and more into a routine that rarely includes time out of the house. Even with our beautiful winter weather here in San Diego, I realize I hardly spend even a few minutes outside.

So, lately, I’ve been making a more conscious effort to take bike rides, go on walks to the dog park, or to simply sit on the porch with my morning coffee. Our @blixbike electric bikes have made little local adventures so much more fun (this is their Packa cargo bike)!

I know it isn’t sunny everywhere right now, but consider this a reminder to move those legs and get some fresh air whenever you can!
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#sandiego #electricbike

Keeping the dog hair on Bailey and off the floors

Keeping the dog hair on Bailey and off the floors 🐶
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# Ad It's no question that bagged vacuums reign supreme when it comes to lock-ing in dirt, dust, and allergens. With so much hardwood flooring in our home, and an extra floofy pooch, dust and allergens are always a concern.

Our @oreckliving Elevate Command Vacuum holds 4x more than a typical bagless, seals and captures 99% of allergens, dust & debris, and is half the weight of most vacuums in its class!

It's easy to get out of the closet for a quick clean-up anytime. And, it's powerful enough to work on our hardwood floors, tile, and carpet so pet hair doesn't stand a chance!
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Check out my stories for more on the Oreck Elevate Command!

Finally out of diapers (and the house 😂) ••

Finally out of diapers (and the house 😂)
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I shared my recent health scare a couple posts back and I’m finally feeling like myself again (or whatever this new version of me is... amiriiiiight?)

As soon as I felt up for it, I wanted to take a little getaway with @meyer.swanepoel. So, this past Valentine’s weekend, we finally took a trip to Palm Springs. We relaxed by the pool. Had our first cocktail in 163917379181618 months. And rode our bikes through town.

These strange times are a big reminder that you don’t need to go far to have a great adventure.
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#palmsprings #california

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