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Bratislava Castle

Travel Notes: Three hours in Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava is a very vibrant city with a great variety of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The huge Main Square is full of shops, restaurants and cafes. Our main mode of transportation for this trip was a river cruise ship. Traveling on a river cruise isn’t always convenient for photography. But,

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London: A day as a tourist

London is one of my favorite cities. A couple of years ago my husband and I had the chance to take a quick trip.  Our reasons for going were twofold: One, attend the Chicago Bears game at Tottenham Spurs stadium. Two, catch up with good friends. Playing tourist I’m not

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Create better travel photographs by waking up early

I wouldn’t necessarily consider myself a “morning person,” but when I travel my alarm is almost always set to wake me up before the sun rises. Whether it’s to photograph landscapes and nature, or to walk through a less-crowded market, I always find that time is on my side when

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Murtoa stick shed

Five tips for exploring history with your camera

I have found that I often learn and see more when I have my camera in my hands. Looking through the viewfinder allows me to block out everything else and really see what is before me. I’ve been a tourist for years and would often visit a place look around but

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The Era of The Entitled Photographer

I am a very lucky guy. I grew up in a household with parents who immigrated from Russia with absolutely nothing to their names and who worked so hard chasing the classic American Dream. They taught themselves English, found themselves jobs, and leaned heavily on their strong work ethic to

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