Ansley Sawyer is a producer with Brandon Li, whom you may recall, was the cinematographer on my Guam documentary. In 2015, I interviewed Brandon about life on the road, including the misconceptions an
Guam Photography Tour
Experience the tropical U.S. territory of Guam while developing your photography and filmmaking skills!
Travel with a small group around the island with a focus on arts, culture, and landscapes. Learn
Camera & Photography Gear Buying Guide (for Beginner, Intermediate & Pro)
Whether you’re shopping for gifts or perfecting your blogging game, figuring out which camera to buy can be confusing. That’s why I’m breaking down cameras and gear by price, purpose (still photograph
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Game-Changing Photography: Shooting Golden Hour on Guam
[slogan]Learning to shoot during Golden Hour changed my photography game.[/slogan] Golden Hour is the 60 minutes or so before the sun sets. The soft low light is ultra flattering on the face and skin
10 Tips for Indie Documentary Filmmakers
Funny thing… Six months ago I was asked to speak on a panel of Guam filmmakers about women as directors despite the fact that I had not yet made a feature. It felt a bit like a sham, but the festiva
Life on the Road: An Interview with Nomad Filmmaker Brandon Li
Some people assume that because I travel often I must be a nomad. I’m not. That doesn’t mean I don’t fantasize about it. Filmmaker Brandon Li is a nomad. He recently traveled to Guam to produce a shor
Explore the Elements Photo Contest
Explore the Elements is a contest that invites bloggers and photographer to showcase the images they’ve captured on their travels. There are four categories (Earth, Water, Fire and Air) and the challenge is to submit photos that capture the essence of each of the elements. There is no stipulation on how long you’ve been blogging, so bloggers new and old are welcome to take part.
My Favorite Travel Photos of 2014
I no longer know how to travel and not take photos, it’s such a part of me now. Instead of detracting from the experience, photography actually enhances my travel and I love reflecting on my trips thr
5 Ways to Take Better Travel Videos with Your Phone
There’s nothing worse than watching a travel video in portrait mode. You know, with the black bars on the sides? Turn your camera on its long side to shoot landscape. This will quickly separate you from the amateurs. Of course, if you’re shooting video for Instagram, you’ll want to shoot vertically.
7 Ways To Take Better Travel Photos with Your DSLR Camera
Last month, you learned 13 Easy Ways to Take Better Photos with Your Phone. The tips below apply to shooting with a DSLR. I started as a frustrated novice photographer just a few years ago. Here, I br