It's been a month since Rome and I'm still finding gems in my catalog. This will be my last post for Rome since I've got a lot of other stuff going on this winter break. It's really hard to explain just how incredible this city is without experiencing it yourself. Armed with a camera and a couple spare batteries, I could spend all day walking around shooting the city and ... Read More
Italy
Roman Holiday | Part 3
I never realized just how important walkability can be in a city. Living in the suburbs gets you used to driving all the time. It's very rare that I walk anywhere aside from the taco shop on the corner. Stores just aren't that close by. However, in a city like Rome, everywhere is walking distance because it's so crowded. Having a vehicle in the city just seems like a big ... Read More
Roman Holiday | Part 2
As we walked the streets of Rome, I took it upon myself to be a little more forward with my street shooting. A lot of stuff was shot from the hip, especially on the bus where I couldn't get away from my subject quickly. However, I had been working on a few techniques of distraction that work well in public situations. One of them is to pretend that you are photographing ... Read More
Roman Holiday | Part 1
For years, my wife Caitlyn has been talking about Rome. We finally got the chance to visit this past week for an anniversary trip. Being my first trip to Europe, I was astounded. Literally, 90% of the walkways are made of paver stones. I can't imagine how many of these little stones are on the ground in the city. I almost wanted to take one home...but I didn't. During ... Read More