… the “handy-dandy” notebook.
That’s right. Whether you’re renting a cottage on the lake, or visiting the Eiffel Tower, make sure to bring a notebook with you on your next vacation. I know that in this day and age, a notebook might seem a bit dated. After all, many if us have smart [...]
How many of us plan our dream vacation around the stunning vistas we have always wanted to see? Whether it’s a beach vacation in Kauai, Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop to an African safari, or the lush rain forests of Costa Rica, we all want to capture the beauty of these natural wonders with our [...]
I have discovered a terrific new camera that might intrigue many of the photo and video enthusiasts who travel with us.
We recently purchased the Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera. This is the same camera now used to shoot cutting edge television programs like “24”, but it is designed with the knowledgeable consumer [...]
Whether you are traveling through the Canadian Rockies or standing in your own backyard, everyone wants to take better pictures.
Sean McVeigh (Collette’s Media Supervisor) offers these tips to shooting photos that are sure to WOW friends and family.
Get a variety of shots – wide, medium and close ups.
Keep horizon line straight.
Avoid high contrast images where [...]
Remember the days when you traveled without a phone or computer? What about the days when you sent a postcard from a destination and arrived home before that postcard? And how about developing your pictures and putting together the photo album weeks after the trip ended? Today social media sites like Flickr, Facebook and Twitter [...]
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