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Landscape Photography - Photographing Bruarfoss In Iceland
Landscape Photography - Photographing Bruarfoss In Iceland
Planning and Logistics, Travel, Europe, Photography TipsBelinda ShiApril 10, 2014waterfall, iceland, Europe, long exposure, landscape photography Comments
Landscape Photography Tips - Best Time To Capture Different Themes
Landscape Photography Tips - Best Time To Capture Different Themes
Planning and LogisticsBelinda ShiApril 8, 2014Mountain, cityscape, waterfall, clouds, tree, night photography, geyserComment
Waterfall Photography Tips - Seljalandsfoss In Iceland
Waterfall Photography Tips - Seljalandsfoss In Iceland
How To Photograph, Travel, Europe, Photography TipsBelinda ShiApril 6, 2014Iceland, waterfall, Europe, landscape photography, long exposure, camera setting, icelandComment
Six Critical Steps To Plan Your Landscape Photography Trip In Iceland
Six Critical Steps To Plan Your Landscape Photography Trip In Iceland
Planning and Logistics, Featured, Photography Tips, EuropeBelinda ShiApril 4, 2014Iceland, inspiration, Europe, mountain, landscape photography, icelandComment
What's In My Camera Bag and How To Choose The Right Bag
What's In My Camera Bag and How To Choose The Right Bag
Landscape Video, Travel, Featured, Photography TipsBelinda ShiFebruary 23, 2014filter, lens, equipment Comments
4 Easy Steps To Improve Your Composition
4 Easy Steps To Improve Your Composition
How To Photograph, Photography TipsBelinda ShiJanuary 24, 2014composition Comment
7 Tips For Getting Tack Sharp Landscape Photos
7 Tips For Getting Tack Sharp Landscape Photos
How To Photograph, Photography TipsBelinda ShiJanuary 20, 2014landscape, equipmentComment
How Colors Change Within 10 Minutes For Landscape Photography
How Colors Change Within 10 Minutes For Landscape Photography
Landscape Video, Planning and Logistics, Photography TipsBelinda ShiJanuary 11, 2014California, mountainComment
Landscape Photography Tips At Yosemite
Landscape Photography Tips At Yosemite
Landscape Video, Planning and Logistics, Travel, Photography TipsBelinda ShiJanuary 2, 2014California, Yosemite, mountain, sunrise, USA Comments
Top 10 Photos of My National Park Road Trips
Top 10 Photos of My National Park Road Trips
TravelBelinda ShiDecember 30, 2013mountain, lake, animal, sunrise, fall color, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, tree, California, Montana, USA, oregon
How To Keep Lightroom Workspace Clean & Efficient
How To Keep Lightroom Workspace Clean & Efficient
Landscape Video, Post Processing, Photography TipsBelinda ShiDecember 25, 2013seascapeComment
How To Arrange Your Photo Activities In The Evening
How To Arrange Your Photo Activities In The Evening
Landscape Video, Post Processing, Planning and Logistics, Photography TipsBelinda ShiDecember 18, 2013clouds, cityscape, sunset Comments
Night Photography - How To Start
Night Photography - How To Start
How To Photograph, Photography TipsBelinda ShiDecember 16, 2013composition, night photography, long exposure, bridgeComment
Why Do You Need Tripod And How To Choose One
Why Do You Need Tripod And How To Choose One
How To Photograph, Photography TipsBelinda ShiDecember 9, 2013equipmentComment
3P Creation Process For Palace Of Fine Arts San Francisco
3P Creation Process For Palace Of Fine Arts San Francisco
How To Photograph, Post Processing, Planning and Logistics, Photography TipsBelinda ShiDecember 6, 2013San Francisco, California, architecture, long exposure, night photography Comments
Less Is More - 7 Approaches To Create Simple Yet Strong Composition
Less Is More - 7 Approaches To Create Simple Yet Strong Composition
How To Photograph, Featured, For Beginners, Photography TipsBelinda ShiDecember 4, 2013composition, long exposureComment
3P Creation Process For Golden Gate Bridge In Sunset
3P Creation Process For Golden Gate Bridge In Sunset
How To Photograph, Post Processing, Planning and Logistics, Photography TipsBelinda ShiNovember 30, 2013San Francisco, bridge, long exposure, seascape, USA, California Comments
3P Creation Process For Alcatraz In Sunset
3P Creation Process For Alcatraz In Sunset
How To Photograph, Photography TipsBelinda ShiNovember 26, 2013equipment, San Francisco, California, long exposure, USAComment
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View fullsize Here’s a simple yet most effective way to improve photography. 

We’ve tried to hike Kaʻena Point State Park more times than I can count — from both the North Shore side and the West side — and somehow, we’ve never actua
View fullsize I used to plan my entire trip around one photo — a specific landscape, a landmark, the perfect angle in the perfect light. Everything revolved around that goal.

Golden hour or blue hour only.

If I couldn’t shoot it just right, the momen
View fullsize Most people race up the Lanikai Pillbox Trail for sunrise — but we hiked it at sunset. 🌅

And that small shift made all the difference.

While most people faced the ocean, I turned my lens toward the mountains — soft light spilling over
View fullsize The past few weeks took us between hospitals, ERs, and therapy sessions—my husband’s knee surgery, my son’s digestive issues, life reminding us what really matters.

A few days ago, we took a family hike for the first time since Sep
View fullsize Another year around the sun 🌞. I’ve just grown one year older, and I’m reminded how photography has been my anchor for more than two decades. 

From traveling across continents solo to globe-trotting with my family, picking up my camera
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View fullsize The #1 mistake I see in Hawaii photography… is treating it like a postcard. 🌴

Too many photographers only shoot from the resort beach, pose their family in the same spot, or always face the ocean. The result? Photos that look like everyone e
View fullsize A few snapshots of this weekend celebrating the first day of a new 8 yo.
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