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Snow Photography Tips: How to Take Photos in Snow

Published: 5th January 2021 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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In this post, I’m going to share with you a number of snow photography tips to help you get great photos in the snow. Snowy conditions make for some wonderful photography opportunities. However, taking photos in snow can be a little bit challenging. This is for a number of reasons, from the brightness of the […]

Outlander Filming Locations in Scotland – Guide + Location Map

Published: 13th December 2020 by Laurence Norah - 9 Comments

Outlander filming locations Scotland Blackness Castle

The popular Outlander TV show and book series is set primarily in Scotland, and many Outlander filming locations are also real-life locations that you can visit on a trip to Scotland. A visit to these filming locations is often a must for fans of the TV show, where they can see the locations that have […]

Where to Buy Sightseeing & Attraction Tickets Online and Save Money

Published: 28th November 2020 by Laurence Norah - Leave a Comment

Online ticket sites

We travel a lot, and we love to visit sights and attractions when we do so. Visitor attractions that charge entry fees may include museums, amusement parks, national parks, castles, historic buildings, zoos, experience-based attractions, scenic city viewpoints, hop-on- hop-off buses, boat rides, and the like. Many of these activities have an entry fee, and […]

Free Lightroom Presets: Where to Download Free Presets and How to Install Them

Published: 19th November 2020 by Laurence Norah - Leave a Comment

Free Lightroom Presets Guide

As a travel photographer who also runs an online photography course, I’m often asked about the value of Lightroom presets. Most users want to know if Lightroom presets are worth it, if they should use them, and my opinion on them. In this guide I’m going to share with you everything you need to know […]

Whisky Distilleries on the North Coast 500: A Whisky Lover’s Guide

Published: 13th November 2020 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

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If you’re planning on driving Scotland’s North Coast 500 and you enjoy whisky, you’re in luck. There are eleven whisky distilleries along the route that you can visit, most of them offering tours and tastings. Three of these are brand new or recently reopened, so even if you’ve driven the NC500 before, the whisky scene […]

SmugMug Review: Is It Worth the Price? A Photographer’s Perspective

Published: 8th November 2020 by Laurence Norah - 17 Comments

SmugMug Review

SmugMug is a website for photographers which offers a huge range of features and capabilities. In this SmugMug review, I’m going to share my thoughts as to whether or not I think SmugMug is a good option for building a photography portfolio and selling your photos. As a professional photographer, having a presence on the […]

A Day Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon: What to See and Do

Published: 31st October 2020 by Laurence Norah - Leave a Comment

Anne Hathaway's Cottage Stratford-Upon-Avon

We’ve visited Stratford-upon-Avon a number of times, most recently in 2023, and it’s a town we’ve come to really enjoy. There’s something about walking through a place where so much history happened in such a compact area. The half-timbered buildings, thatched roofs, and narrow streets carry a real sense of the past, and knowing that […]

Gifts Made in Britain: Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers

Published: 19th October 2020 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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We love travel themed gifts, and we’ve already written a comprehensive guide to gifts for travellers. Today, we wanted to highlight some gifts made in the UK for travellers. Buying a gift made in Britain can help to support local business and jobs, as well as reduce the carbon footprint of your purchase if you’re […]

How to Watermark Photos: A Detailed Guide for All Devices

Published: 11th October 2020 by Laurence Norah - Leave a Comment

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In today’s guide I’m going to teach you how to watermark photos. Whatever type of camera or smartphone you have, there’s a way to add a watermark to your photos. I use watermarks on most of the photos I share on our blogs and on social media, and I have a process I use to […]

Whisky Distilleries in Scotland: A Whisky Lover’s Guide

Published: 7th October 2020 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Whisky Distilleries in Scotland

Scotland is home to over 140 whisky distilleries, and a good number of them welcome visitors for tours and tastings. I had the pleasure of living in Scotland for four years, which gave me plenty of time to combine two of my favourite pastimes: landscape photography and drinking whisky. Over the past decade, I’ve visited […]

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