Our Hotels for the Ireland 2024 Tour
I am excited to let you know that all our hotels have been booked for the 2024 Ireland tour. I’ve stayed in every one of these previously and vouch that they are all great. I think you’ll love them so I want to show them to you right away. Here
Organizing Your Photos
New photographers often struggle with creating a system for organizing their photos. This is all about folder structure. Most people innately recognize some utility in organizing by date, but doing so tells you nothing about what’s actually in the folders. Many people want to organize their photos by subject matter
Getting Some Sleep on Your Flight to Europe
Being able to sleep on your flight to Europe adds an extra day to your trip. Assuming your trip is for a week, then you just added 17% to your trip for $0. Your Trip: With and Without Sleeping on the Plane Flights from North America to Europe are almost
Do You Need an International Data Plan for Your Trip to Europe?
Yes, you will need a data plan for your cell phone while in Europe. This is true if you are coming on a tour (such as one of mine to Ireland or France), but it is especially true if you will be traveling around on your own. While you may
Photography Gear for Your Ireland Trip
Let’s get you set up with the right photography gear for your trip to the Wild Atlantic Way. Before we talk about that though, let me caution you against rushing out and buying a bunch of new gear for your trip. I wouldn’t do that. It is very likely that
What We Might Do When It Rains
As mentioned previously, it is not going to rain all the time in Ireland, but it will rain on us sometimes. When it rains, what will we do? First, here’s what we are not doing. We are not standing behind our tripods out in the rain, getting wet for no good reason and not getting
Introducing Roben Bellomo
I want to introduce you to my partner in putting together this tour. His name is Roben Bellomo and he is a professional photographer in Carmel, Indiana (near Indianapolis). He will be joining me on our 2024 tours. Why should you care? I’m glad you asked. Roben is an outstanding photographer, and
Rainfall in Ireland: What to Expect
Here is a question you probably have about the weather in Ireland: “Is it going to rain all the time?” Everyone asks that. And, to be sure, Ireland is known for being rainy. It couldn’t be the Emerald Isle without a healthy amount of rain. But no, it isn’t going
Spotlight on Kylemore Abbey
In the remote western side of Ireland, in a wild region called Connemara, sits an abbey called Kylemore. There is a photogenic castle, and it is an easy place to get a great picture. Today I want to tell you a little bit about it so when we visit
Spotlight on Skellig Michael
Skellig Michael is a small island, often referred to as a sea crag, off the coast of the Iveragh peninsula in southwestern Ireland. You reach it by boat – usually from Portmagee – at the tip of the Ring of Kerry. It is famous for its remoteness, its scenery, and
Iconic Photos on Ireland’s West Coast
It is said that you can capture a great photo anywhere. While that may be true, there are certain places in Ireland that sure make it a lot easier to do. In this post, I want to share with you a few of the places to do that along
How to Save Your Photos While Traveling
Protecting Your Photos Simply and Cheaply You will be taking a lot of photos on your travels. Many of these photos will be really nice and some of them are likely to be spectacular. Losing your data would be a damn shame at best, and catastrophic at worst. Let’s talk
Ireland: Recommended Reading
I have found that learning something of Irish history has made me appreciate and enjoy my trips to Ireland all the more. Therefore, I thought I would pass along a few of the books I have enjoyed reading the most. General History of Ireland The history of Ireland often seems
Packing for Your Ireland Trip
Packing for an Ireland Tour Is Different Normally, when you receive information on how to pack for a trip, it is a big checklist of everything you might possibly need. You may have read the title and expected something similar here. But that’s not what I want to do here.
Podcasts
For additional information about Ireland, I have created a series of podcasts. I originally envisioned these as something you can listen to while we are driving in Ireland. However, I have found that most people enjoy listening to them before the trip. The direct link is below, but they are also available at the iTunes store and Google Play. Hope you enjoy them.