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10 tips for photographing a business conference
Business photography

10 tips for photographing a business conference

From preparation to the final edit: how to get professional conference photos in any situation.

30 Nov 2020· 7 min readRead
10 tips for photographing a business conference
Property photography made easy
Business photography

Property photography made easy

Architecture and real estate photography in Frankfurt: perspective, HDR and lighting for building shots that sell.

30 Nov 2020· 5 min readRead
Property photography made easy
Review – Kivotos Santorini
Hotel reviews

Review – Kivotos Santorini

Luxury and a breathtaking view over Santorini – a first-hand report on the Kivotos hotel.

30 Nov 2020· 8 min readRead
Review – Kivotos Santorini
The 10 best family destinations
Travel tips

The 10 best family destinations

Beautiful destinations for the whole family, with great photo spots and a relaxed pace.

29 Nov 2020· 6 min readRead
The 10 best family destinations
How travel bloggers make money
Travel tips

How travel bloggers make money

Income streams, sponsorship and affiliate marketing: how a passion turns into a business that pays.

29 Nov 2020· 5 min readRead
How travel bloggers make money
Traveling cheaply – but how?
Travel tips

Traveling cheaply – but how?

Clever ways to save on flights, accommodation and food – without giving up on quality.

29 Nov 2020· 8 min readRead
Traveling cheaply – but how?
Better sound recordings on a smartphone
Equipment tips

Better sound recordings on a smartphone

Microphones, settings and apps for crystal-clear audio in smartphone video.

29 Nov 2020· 10 min readRead
Better sound recordings on a smartphone
The best places to travel alone
Travel tips

The best places to travel alone

Safety, culture and unforgettable photo moments for solo travelers.

29 Nov 2020· 7 min readRead
The best places to travel alone
Food photography tips for beginners
Food photography

Food photography tips for beginners

Styling, lighting and camera settings that make a dish look worth eating.

29 Nov 2020· 6 min readRead
Food photography tips for beginners
Finding good, cheap flights
Travel tips

Finding good, cheap flights

Tricks, flight search engines and the best times to book cheap flights worldwide.

29 Nov 2020· 6 min readRead
Finding good, cheap flights
The best places to travel in December
Travel tips

The best places to travel in December

Winter sun, northern lights and Christmas magic: my top destinations for December.

29 Nov 2020· 8 min readRead
The best places to travel in December
Corporate event shooting tips
Business photography

Corporate event shooting tips

Atmospheric lighting, key moments and unobtrusive photography at company events.

29 Nov 2020· 5 min readRead
Corporate event shooting tips
Photographing animals in the wild
Photography basics

Photographing animals in the wild

Patience, camouflage and telephoto lenses: the best advice for wildlife shots that hold you.

28 Nov 2020· 7 min readRead
Photographing animals in the wild
Staging interior spaces
Business photography

Staging interior spaces

How to photograph hotel rooms, suites and interior design so they read both atmospheric and high-end.

28 Nov 2020· 7 min readRead
Staging interior spaces
Traveling to London alone
Travel tips

Traveling to London alone

Sights, photo spots, culture and practical tips for a solo trip to London.

28 Nov 2020· 5 min readRead
Traveling to London alone