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How to Choose the Best WordPress Host for Your Website

Published: 18th April 2022 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

WordPress Host

In this guide, I’m going to go over the things you need to think about when choosing a WordPress host for your site. I’ll also recommend some WordPress hosting options. WordPress is one of the most popular pieces of software for creating and running a website. One of the main reasons for its popularity is that […]

The Best Ways to Back Up Your Photos in 2026

Published: 14th April 2022 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

Backup Photos

I’ve been taking photos professionally since 2010, and in that time I’ve tried pretty much every backup option going. My photo library currently sits at over 10 terabytes of RAW files, and before I was a photographer I worked as a software engineer, so I’ve seen first-hand what happens when hard drives fail and backups […]

Safari Photography Tips – How to Get Great Photos on Safari

Published: 21st March 2022 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

Leopard - Safari Photography Tips

A safari is a fantastic way to see a wide range of wildlife in its natural habitat. It’s also an opportunity to take lovely photos of that wildlife! However, there are some unique challenges to taking photos on safari. In this post, I’m going to share some safari photography tips to help ensure you get […]

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda – A Complete Guide

Published: 13th March 2022 by Laurence Norah - 12 Comments

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

If you are planning on going gorilla trekking in Uganda, or you are just wondering what gorilla trekking entails you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’re going to share with you everything you need to know about gorilla trekking and where you can see the mountain gorillas in Uganda. This is based […]

The Best Safari Camera, Lenses and Photography Accessories, Plus How to Choose

Published: 7th March 2022 by Laurence Norah - 69 Comments

Jess on safari with camera

Probably the biggest decision you’ll have to make before going on safari is what camera equipment to take with you. This is a big decision, and it’s important to get it right before you go. When you are on safari, you’re going to see people taking photos on everything from their smartphones through to super […]

North Coast 500 Campsites and Glamping Sites 2026

Published: 13th January 2022 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

North Coast 500 campsite guide - Kylesku bridge sunrise

We’ve driven Scotland’s North Coast 500 route numerous times in all conditions. It’s a spectacular route with epic scenery and a lot to see and do along the way. One of the more popular ways to experience the route, especially in summer, is to camp. This might be in a tent, a motorhome, or a […]

The Best Photography Gloves for Winter – Review of Vallerret Photography Gloves

Published: 1st January 2022 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

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As a professional photographer with a passion for landscape photography, I spend a lot of time outside. I love taking photos in wintery conditions, and having the right photography gloves for winter and cold weather photography is really important. That’s true whether I’m shooting in the snow, taking pictures of the Northern Lights, or just […]

3 Days in New York – The Perfect New York Itinerary

Published: 23rd December 2021 by Laurence Norah - 8 Comments

3 Days in New York - Statue of Liberty

Jess and I have visited New York City many times, and it’s definitely a city we never tire of exploring. There’s just so much to see and do! In this post, we wanted to share an itinerary for spending 3 days in New York. This will give you enough time to see many of the […]

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Review: Glass Igloos, Northern Lights, and the Best Alternatives

Published: 11th December 2021 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort review

Sleeping in a glass igloo under the Arctic sky, watching the Northern Lights dance overhead while you’re tucked up in bed, is one of those experiences that sounds almost too good to be true. It is real. I went, I did it, I paid for it myself. And that last bit is quite important, because […]

Best Noise Reduction Software for Photography – Topaz Photo vs On1 NoNoise AI vs DxO PureRAW vs Adobe Lightroom

Published: 6th December 2021 by Laurence Norah - 32 Comments

Best Noise Reduction Applications in Photography

Noise reduction can be an important part of a photographer’s workflow. In this guide, I’m going to compare some of the most popular noise reduction software applications on the market, to give you an idea of which might be best for you. Specifically, I’ll be comparing Topaz Photo 4 against On1 NoNoise AI 2024, DxO […]

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