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Behind The Lens: A Guide To Shooting Sharper Images, Fine Tuning Exposure And...
This photographer manipulated his white balance to appear blueish. Photo courtesy of Pen Waggener. “Hello. My name is Jessica and I am a travel and lifestyle photographer. Through this class I hope to...
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Behind The Lens: How To Use Lighting For Composition And Storytelling In...
Spot Metering exercise at PhotoUno. For the darker photo the focal point was the monitor, while for the brighter photo the focal point was the black board. While in last week’s Photography II class —...
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Sommelier Certification: Exploring Spanish Wine From Sparkling Cavas To...
Tempranillo grapes. Photo courtesy of Fabio Ingrosso. “Spain is a very small country that could fit nicely into Texas. That being said, it’s one of the most diverse in Europe, with different cultures,...
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Behind The Lens: Bracketing, HDR And How To Tell Delicious Culinary Stories...
HDR Photography. Photo courtesy of Haffizan Ismail Photography. “When you have a tricky lighting situation, it can be hard to get the details in the highlights and the shadows. Two alternatives you may...
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Fijian Cooking School Offers Flavorful Lessons (Kokoda Recipe Included!)
Fijian culinary delights from Flavours of Fiji From curry dishes to vegetable sides, Fijian cuisine can offer lessons in heritage, culture and daily island living. On one of these islands, I discovered...
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Exploring The Largest Gin Collection At Sea (Tasting Guide Included!)
Herrenzimmer Bar. Photo courtesy of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. “Have you ever realized you could put a slice of ginger in a gin and tonic? Well, you can.” I’m currently in the Herrenzimmer aboard...
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Tasty Travel: Learning The Art Of Soba Making In Japan
The hands of a soba master. Photo courtesy of Jessica Festa. Izushi, Japan, located in the Hyōgo Prefecture less than two hours from Osaka and about two-and-a-half hours from Kyoto, is known for many...
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Learning To Make Sancocho In A Local Home In Bogota, Colombia (Recipe Included!)
Sancocho, made by mwa. Photo courtesy of Jessica Festa. For those who read my personal travel blog, Jessie on a Journey, I recently wrote about a bike tour in Bogota, Colombia that I loved. An addition...
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How To Use The Sharing Economy To Go Local On The Road
The sharing economy is a hot topic topic in travel. According to Skift, while the sharing economy model has been around for awhile, recently the travel sector has really been affected by it. In a...
View ArticleThe Best Way To Explore Traditional Icelandic Culture In Reykjavik
Iceland culture is fascinating, especially if you take an immersive food and language class at Reykjavík's Tin Can Factory. Here's why. The post The Best Way To Explore Traditional Icelandic Culture In...
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