7 Tips For Taking Photos in the Extreme Cold

I have this real romantic idea that one day, I will camp out under the Aurora Borealis in Norway or Iceland.  I also really want to go gliding upside down while filming the crags of the north, blanketed by piles of snow.  Truth is, although those would be my fantasy photo opportunities, I am actually planning to do them! So the next question is, how does this Canadian gal keep warm & protect my gear in sub zero temperatures?

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7 Hot Tips for Taking Pictures on the Beach

Tis the glorious holiday season, when many of us flock south to enjoy the warm hospitality of our southern neighbours.  I figured I would take the time to discuss the intricacies of taking photos using DSLR cameras in warm and tropical temperatures.

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Street Photography From the Dominican Republic

It is mostly Spanish, a bit of French, and definitely hot and tropical. My winter escape to the Dominican Republic proved to be just about everything this cold Canadian gal could ask for, and much, much more!

With three cameras in hand (my iPhone 6 , Sony a5000, and GoPro Hero4 Black ), I hit the streets of several cities on the east coast of the island, in the Altagracia province.  Altagracia is known for its famous beaches, and has several major tourist cities, such as La Romana and Punta Cana . Both of which I was lucky enough to see.

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