Italy

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

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

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

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