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13 Reasons Why You Need A Tripod for Photography

Published: 23rd November 2015 by Laurence Norah - 11 Comments

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I’m often asked what photography gear I use for my photos. I’m asked so much in fact, that I put together a whole page on this site, dedicated to answering just that question! One piece of photography equipment that I highly recommend is a tripod. In today’s post, I want to explain exactly why you […]

Wanders in Marrakech – A Photo Essay

Published: 18th November 2015 by Laurence Norah - Leave a Comment

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We spent a few weeks based in the city of Marrakech once, and whilst we were mostly working, we did make time every day to pop out and do a bit of exploring. From that, we put together this photo essay to inspire your visit to Marrakech. For more resources on visiting Marrakech, see the […]

Taking a River Cruise in Russia

Published: 12th November 2015 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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I’m all about new water-based experiences this year! I started out with my first experience on a huge cruise ship (where I also got married), crossing from New York to Southampton. A few weeks later, we headed to Russia, where we experienced our first ever river cruise, sailing aboard the MS Rachmaniov on a river […]

That time I Photographed my own Wedding. Twice.

Published: 5th November 2015 by Laurence Norah - 9 Comments

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I’ve done a lot of different types of photography. Followers will know that my favourite type of photography is landscape photography, although you might not know that I do dabble in event and portraiture from time to time – I love to catch friends and loved ones in special moments, or in a way they […]

The Best Walking Tours in New York City: Disney, Liberty, Food and More!

Published: 1st November 2015 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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I love to wander a city. Preferably, I’ll have my camera in hand, and there will be frequent stops to observe and capture moments, with the sights and sounds all washing over me. Whilst my blind wandering is very personally fulfilling, much of the “washing over” ends up being just that – I get a […]

12 Best Photography Spots in San Francisco

Published: 15th October 2015 by Laurence Norah - 26 Comments

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San Francisco is a seriously photogenic city. Having been based around this area for a period of time whilst in the US, I took advantage of the photography opportunities it presented to test out my Vanguard VEO gear. Which, it turns out, is just at home in the city as it in in locations as […]

Ballooning in Spain over the Spanish Pyrenees

Published: 8th October 2015 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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We’re lucky enough to have been ballooning in Spain twice, once over the Spanish Pyrenees in the La Garrotxa region, and once over the Costa Brava region of Catalonia. You can read about our experience ballooning in Costa Brava here. This post will focus on our time ballooning over La Garrotxa, a beautiful volcanic natural park that […]

Things to Do In the Florida Keys

Published: 2nd October 2015 by Laurence Norah - 3 Comments

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Thinking about heading to the gorgeous and sunny Florida Keys, and wondering what to get up to? Well, we’ve got you covered. In this guide to some our favourite things to do in the Florida Keys, we’re going to take you on a tour of a massive brick fortress, meet six toed cats, eat Key […]

Things to Do in Oxford: A Complete Guide to the Perfect Day Trip

Published: 25th September 2015 by Laurence Norah - 15 Comments

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I lived in and around Oxford for a number of years, and I generally felt like a tourist most of that time too. You can’t really help it. You’re walking to the shops and suddenly the Radcliffe Camera appears around a corner, and you stop and stare at it like you’ve never seen it before. […]

Photographing the Grand Canyon: Best Spots for Sunrise, Sunset and Beyond

Published: 15th September 2015 by Laurence Norah - 39 Comments

Grand Canyon

We’ve been to the Grand Canyon a couple of times now, and the first time we went, I was completely unprepared for how it would photograph. The scale is almost impossible to process in person, let alone through a viewfinder. I spent the first half hour just staring at it. I got over that fairly […]

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