Are you still seeking overnight accommodations in overpriced hotels, shoddy motels, or hit-or-miss hostels while making travel plans? If so, it might be time to try Airbnb! Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned traveler looking to enhance your experience, this post will share some tips for getting the most out of your next Airbnb adventure!
Concert photography is one of the most exciting fields of photography out there. After all, who doesn't dream of capturing iconic images of their favorite pop stars or rock stars? Thanks to the plethora of musicians and bands going on tour every year, plus the abundance of affordable camera gear out there, the interest in becoming a
As I write this post from The Coffee Academics cafe on WanChai Road in Hong Kong, all of last month's happenings seem so far away. But alas, March was the beginning of freelance photography busy season. While the month wasn't balls to the wall busy like it probably will be a few months from now, there
Hard to believe we're nearly halfway though March already! After compiling my monthly statistics and metrics for February, it was pretty obvious in terms of the numbers that there weren't huge differences between January and February, other than a pretty big uptick in photo shoots. The beginning of the year is typically the slowest period of
"How can I get started as a professional photographer?" That, by far, is the most popular question I get asked over and over again, and I almost always answer it with another question in turn, "what kind of photographer do you want to be?" Answering this question is tough, but it's extremely important, because the answer helps optimize
Recently, I've noticed that my blog posts and overall outlook on life have been a bit depressing. This has been made even more apparent by the emails and notes of encouragement I've received from some of you (thank you! it means a lot to know that my words are being read and considered). Hardly a
If it hasn't been obvious by my last two blog posts and lack of a post last week, 2016 has been off to a rough start. Dealing with setbacks with one of my business partners, prolonged and escalating family drama, and the usual winter slump freelance depression has taken its emotional toll to the point where I
This past summer, I was privileged to attend the annual World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon. I was ecstatic to finally attend this global gathering of entrepreneurs, creatives, and digital nomads from around the world. Throughout the weekend, there were a series of speakers, and I couldn't help but notice that many of them had
What comes to mind when you first heard the word, "manifest?" For me, I think immediately of the term I had to memorize in high school history classes: "manifest destiny," a belief in the United States that American settlers were destined to expand throughout the continent. The notion of manifesting is more general, as it has
Last week, I posted my annual review of 2015 and was overwhelmed by the email responses. Among the many thank you and happy holiday notes, I noticed a constant question being asked: how do you conduct an annual review? This week's blog post addresses that question, along with the inclusion of a free, downloadable annual
