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1 Day in Kampala Itinerary

Published: 24th June 2025 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Kasubi Tombs Kampala Uganda by Laurence Norah-3

If you are visiting Uganda, we highly recommend spending some time in its capital city Kampala. We’ve already covered in depth all our favourite things to do in Kampala, but we appreciate that if you don’t have time to do everything, you may be wondering how best to spend a day in Kampala. Well, with […]

Best Desktop Computer for Photo Editing

Published: 10th March 2025 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Inside of a desktop computer by Laurence Norah

As a professional photographer I am often asked what I think the best desktop computer for photo editing is. So, I thought I would give you my advice on choosing a desktop computer for your photo editing needs. A computer that is well-suited for a photographer is important in almost all aspects of your digital […]

Things to do in Kampala, Uganda

Published: 22nd February 2025 by Laurence Norah - 7 Comments

Things to do in Kampala - Baha'i House of Worship Kampala Uganda by Laurence Norah-2

We’ve had the pleasure of visiting Uganda a number of times and had some amazing experiences including gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking. However, there is a lot more to do in Uganda beyond those iconic activities! When we visit Uganda, we always spend some of our time in its capital city, Kampala. This is by […]

How to Setup a Home Photography Office

Published: 11th January 2025 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

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I wanted to share a guide of how I designed and furnished my home office as a photographer.  As a travel photographer, I spend a lot of time out in the world taking photos of beautiful places. On the flip side of that, I also spend a good chunk of time at home sitting in […]

15+ Things to do in Omaha, Nebraska

Published: 8th December 2024 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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Jess and I have family in Omaha, which means we’ve visited the city a number of times over the years. In that time, we’ve visited a great many of Omaha’s sights and attractions. So we wanted to put together a quick guide to our favorite things to do in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha is the largest […]

10 Tips for Starting and Running a Successful Photography Business

Published: 22nd October 2024 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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As a professional photographer who runs a photography business, including an online photography course, I am often asked if I have any tips on how to run a successful photography business. I also get e-mails from time to time from readers asking me why their photos aren’t selling. Possibly they’ve set up an online photo […]

The Best Travel Suit for Men

Published: 13th October 2024 by Laurence Norah - 23 Comments

SuitSupply Traveller Suit in Navy by Laurence Norah-2

Jess and I are lucky enough to travel a lot, with our travels taking us to all sorts of locations and venues around the world. Whilst most of our travels don’t require us to wear formal clothing, there are sometimes occasions where we do need to dress up a bit. So I have been on […]

Visiting Pompeii, Italy: A Detailed Guide

Published: 18th August 2024 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

Visiting Pompeii

Pompeii is one of the most well-known archaeological sites in Italy, and a popular attraction for visitors. We’ve visited Pompeii a number of times over the years, (Laurence first visited in 1995) and in this guide we’re going to share everything you need to know to plan your own visit to Pompeii. There’s a lot […]

The Best Photography Bean Bags

Published: 16th July 2024 by Laurence Norah - 5 Comments

Laurence using LensCoat LensSack Pro Jr by Laurence Norah

A photography accessory that I find useful for all sorts of things as a professional photographer is a photography bean bag. These are a versatile and highly portable product which can be used for a range of different types of photography. I first got into using a photography bean bag when Jess and I went […]

Visiting the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland – Review & Tips

Published: 23rd June 2024 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

Game of Thrones Studio Tour Iron Throne by Laurence Norah-2

If you’re a fan, as I am, of the Game of Thrones TV show, you should know that you can actually tour the Game of Thrones studio where many scenes from the show were filmed. The Linen Mill Studios is found in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, just outside Belfast. It is where many iconic scenes from […]

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