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Dispatches from the Polish-Ukrainian Border

The dusk came quickly and it started to rain again. The chilly, damp air permeated through all my layers of clothing, sending a shiver down my spine. It was our last day at the border and we have just said our goodbyes. The orange vests we wore throughout the week were now neatly placed on the bench beside us, ready to be picked up by someone else tomorrow. We exited the tent, illuminated by the warm glow of a fireplace and into the cold, damp evening, cameras hanging from our sides. We did not want to miss any potential photo…

Photographer Spotlight: Mauro De Bettio

Have you ever felt as if you’ve gotten to know someone based on social media following alone? While this may not be a common occurrence, I’ve certainly been able to connect with a few photographers on Instagram that it feels as if we’ve become friends. Mauro DeBettio is one of them. I cannot recall the first time I have seen or learned about his work, but his photography has fascinated me since. Mauro travels all over the world to photograph people and their cultures…He dives deep into the subjects he is passionate…

Must Visit Places on your Northern California Photo Itinerary

Every few months, my friend Sonia and I become very restless and decide to take a trip together. Sonia is a fellow photographer and understands the logistics of travel when it comes to making images. Quite contrary to popular belief, image making is an intense, energy consuming process. Days are planned around the most ideal light, there are early wake up calls and late nights and scouting picturesque locations becomes more of a priority than eating at fancy restaurants. Photographers travel differently but I will write more on that subject in another blog post. The most recent trip Sonia and…

Photographer Spotlight – Sofia Sebastian

Hi Sofia! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions! I am so glad we got to meet last year, during the Miami Street Photography Festival, where you were one of the speakers. Can you tell us a little more about who you are, where you are from and what you do? You’re welcome! I love your blog and I’m honored to be part of it. Miami was amazing and meeting you and Sonia was one of the best parts.  I am originally from Madrid but now I live in Washington DC. I…

Photographer spotlight – Harvey Stein

1) Thank you so much for being on the blog today Harvey! Please tell us a little bit about yourself.  How and when did you start in photography?  Hi Megan, and thank you for interviewing me for your terrific blog. I didn’t begin to photograph until I was 22 years old. This is considered “old” these days, so many people now begin to photograph in their teens and major in photography in college. When I was growing up in Pittsburgh, I was into playing sports and studying a lot for my high school classes. I…