After more than a decade in news and video production—and now as a journalism, travel writing, and digital content creation instructor for Purdue University—I’ve learned this: the right gear transforms “nice trip” photos into stop-scrolling stories. But here’s the catch—when you’re traveling internationally, especially for work, you can’t bring everything. There are airline weight limits to consider and the simple reality of hauling gear through crowds and cobblestone streets.…
It was like walking through a postcard from another era… Everywhere you look, you find yourself imagining the people who walked these halls before you. Never have I been so charmed (and artistically inspired)by a hotel before. It’s no wonder this Art Deco gem was nominated for “Best Boutique Hotel” by USA Today! In this Bottleworks Hotel review, I aim to answer all your the FAQs about the hotel.…
It goes without saying that beautiful photography is essential for content creators. Wondering how to find a photographer for your blog? You’ve come to the right place! If you hope to succeed in this competitive space and/or collaborate with brands you need compelling visuals. After all, blogs read like college textbooks without the! And Instagram? It’s all about the imagery…
So, what’s a blogger with limited (or zero) knowledge of photography to do?…
They are among the most common questions I get… How did you go from journalism to blogging/content creation? What do you like better? Why did you leave TV news?
There are many parallels between journalism and blogging. In fact, I’ll explain shortly why journalists are well-equipped to make a career out of content creation. However, I want to start by saying this is not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison.…