Podcast Interview on Help Start My Small Business

February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Really enjoyed being interviewed by Neil Kristianson of the Help Me Start My Small Business podcast.

In the interview we discuss how I went from being a restaurant owner out of college to taking a round-the-world trip, then entered the real estate market, opened another restaurant, and eventually got into the financial services industry, and finally how the financial crisis forced me to reevaluate my future and plunge full time into my own photography business that now includes international photo tours, a book, an iPhone app, speaking engagements and more.

Neil asks me some interesting and profound questions, some of which I hadn’t thought about in a long time, and so this interview stirred up some feelings I hadn’t had in a while and really made me think about what’s brought me to where I am today…I hope you find some inspiration in it.

To have a listen just follow this link:

 006 – Interview with Photographer and Traveler Ralph Velasco

Neil and his wife are past tour participants of mine and they joined me on my Egypt trip in November of 2010, and they’re also going to be part of my Danube River Cruise with Photography Instruction in June 2012 (there are just two spots left on this trip if you’re interested).

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Participant Showcase: Zoe Caplan in Cuba

February 13, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Copyright 2011 Zoe Caplan

BIOGRAPHY

I’m from Johns Island, South Carolina. I am a teacher at a montessori preschool as well as working one on one with children with autism. I have recently found my passion in photography and look forward to it continuing to grow as my basic knowledge of photography grows as well.

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CONNECT WITH ZOE ONLINE

See more of Zoe’s images from Cuba and elsewhere by visiting her FACEBOOK profile.

RALPH’S TAKE

Zoe was a real surprise to me.  When I first met her in Miami on our way to Cuba I didn’t realize how interested in photography, and travel, she really was, and her natural talent came out when I saw the results of her work in Cuba.  The image she submits here is just one of many, many wonderful shots she made during our short time together, and I was thrilled that I could help her with her photography in such an amazing country as Cuba.

Regarding this image,  I think she nails the composition, effectively using the Rule of Thirds by placing the subject on the right vertical horizon (the right third) in the frame, looking into the “negative space” on the left side of the scene.  Typically shooting a subject in full sunlight like this isn’t ideal, but with the soft shadows, as opposed to harsh ones, it works here.  She does a great job choosing to use a shallow depth of field (wide aperture, small f/#), as well, and so her subject is very sharply in focus, but the background is blurred out and doesn’t compete with the subject.  Capturing the determined look on this street performer’s young face is a great moment, too.

I definitely recommend looking at some of Zoe’s other images at her Facebook profile and I hope I can work with her again some day soon because I have no doubt her photography will have progressed even more.

TESTIMONIAL

“It was an amazing travel experience, not only was Cuba beautiful, but Ralph taught me how to capture that beauty in a photograph. His knowledge and understanding of Cuba and the Cuban people was evident and greatly appreciated. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide to lead me in my discovery of Cuba.” ~ Zoe Caplan

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2012 Challenge: Spend Time, Not Money – Part 2

February 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Take a local, or more exotic, trip this year to work on your craft.

So this is Part 2…

To reiterate, I want to challenge you in 2012 to spend time learning your gear, not money on buying more equipment and software, and if you have the budget, spend your money to get a destination that interests you and work it well.

Are you having trouble with a particular photographic topic?

  • Want to learn how to read a histogram?
  • Need to figure out what the difference between shooting RAW or JPEG is?
  • Have you spent any time to understand what the Rule of Thirds is all about?

Just search the topic online and you’ll find a wealth of information from a variety of experienced photographers who are more than willing to share their knowledge either free through a blog (like this one) or perhaps a webinar.  Don’t forget to search YouTube for tutorials…just put in the Search field “How to [your topic here]?” and there’ll be dozens of videos that come up, certainly some better than others.

Spend a bit of your budget on inexpensive One on One instruction, a photo walking tour, or perhaps an overnight trip to a national park or a more exotic international destination.  Now, of course, I offer many of these services, but so do a whole lot of other photographers.  One person I’d highly recommend is my good friend Alex Cena, and he specializes in portrait, corporate and sports photography, three areas that I have little to no experience in.

Find someone with the specific expertise you’re seeking who can act as a mentor and then work with that person over a period of time.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO DO

  • Join a local camera club for $25 to $50 per year and enter their photo competitions.
  • Get a portfolio review from a qualified professional that you respect and have them tell you what you did right, and what you might have been able to improve upon.
  • Enter photo contests (but be aware of the fine print and specifically those contests that require you to pay an exorbitant entry fee).
  • Post your images to a respected site like 500px.com where fellow photographers will be glad to provide feedback on your work (hopefully in a respectful manner).  Just be prepared for the truth and use the information to improve.
  • Be a tourist in your own hometown so you can continue to get to know your gear, especially before a big trip.  Make your mistakes close to home, when there should be second and third chances to get the shot right.
  • Again, participate in a photo walk that focuses on the particular type of photography you can expect on your next trip.  For instance, I do a Photo Walking Tour of the Los Angeles Theatre District on Broadway, an area of LA that’s extremely interesting, but rather gritty.  This would provide excellent experience for your trip to a bigger city where you expect to do street photography.

Photography doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby or vocational pursuit.  Work with the gear that’s already in your bag, learn it well, and force yourself to know it intimately, so it becomes a part of you and your shooting becomes second nature.  This way you won’t miss those once-in-a-lifetime photo ops while you’re fumbling around for settings or figuring out a particular dial or button on your already complicated camera gear…you’ll know it like the back of your hand.

Now, let’s get out and shoot some more!

What other recommendations do you have for your fellow readers to continually improve their craft?

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Ralph Velasco is an Orange County-based photography instructor, international photo tour guide

and author who frequently speaks on the topic of travel photography.

He’s an award-winning blogger and creator of the My Shot Lists for Travel app for iPhone.

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A Challenge for 2012: Spend Time, Not Money – Part 1

January 30, 2012 By 2 Comments
Ralph Shooting at Tonina by Darryl Thoms A Challenge for 2012: Spend Time, Not Money – Part 1

Photographing at Tonina in Chiapas, Mexico by Darryl Thoms.

This year I’d like to propose a challenge to you.  Instead of spending a lot of money on chasing megapixels and worrying about what the latest and greatest next new camera to buy is, or even what lens to rent, I’d like you to spend time learning the craft of photography.

If you’ve already budgeted cash this year to buy new gear, I’d like you to consider targeting those funds towards a trip to a really interesting destination instead of sinking them into the next upgrade of hardware or software.

To take my challenge, I’m not suggesting you have to travel half way around the world, either, although if it’s within your budget to do so, that would be great.  A D-SLR camera body and a single lens in the medium range will likely set you back $3,000 or more, and you can take a wonderful trip to just about anywhere in the world for that amount.

However, if your budget can only handle a long weekend up in the mountains, or a period of time renting a lake house, that should suffice.  Even making the time to take a day trip out of your neighborhood/comfort zone will force you to see what else is out there to shoot and should inspire you to seek out more and better photo opportunities.

I have something that I call my Zen of Photography, and you may have heard me say it before, but it goes like this:

“Seventy-five percent of successful photography is simply

making an effort to put yourself in the right place at the right time.”

Spend time behind the camera, not money on more gear.  Putting yourself in front interesting photo opportunities will help to bring your photography to another level, there’s no two ways about it.

OTHER WAYS TO IMPROVE

Photography is often a very solitary pursuit, so if you’d like to introduce some camaraderie:

  • Take a free or inexpensive class at the community college or adult education center in your hometown.
  • Although it’s great to learn from a professional instructor who can help get you through any issues you may be having, why not get together with other photographers in your area who are interested in the same types of photography as you for a photo walk , and then learn from each other?
  • Register for a more intense photo workshop that will have you shooting all day and doing post processing work in the evening.
  • Spend some time on YouTube or Vimeo searching for whatever it is you’re interested in learning.
  • Take on a 365 project where you set a goal of capturing an image each and every day for a year.  You can start at any time
  • Give yourself an assignment to push your limits and force you to get outside of your comfort zone.
Have any other suggestions?

The more you’re out there practicing, with whatever type of equipment you already own, the better you’ll become…it’s a fact.

You can’t get worse at photography, so learn by doing.

Stay tuned for Part 2 on this topic to come soon.

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Ralph Velasco is an Orange County-based photography instructor, international photo tour guide

and author who frequently speaks on the topic of travel photography.

He’s an award-winning blogger and creator of the My Shot Lists for Travel app for iPhone.

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Announcing New Photo Tour to Copper Canyon, Mexico

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

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From the cable car lookout over the Copper Canyon at Divisadero.

I’m really happy to announce a new tour that I’ll be leading to Mexico’s Copper Canyon through Jim Cline Photo Workshops!

Join me on one of the great train rides of the world as we take El Chepe train from the town of El Fuerte, near Los Mochis, up and back down the Copper Canyon in Chihuahua State, Mexico, we’ll ride it both ways.

The photo opportunities are virtually endless as we wind our way among 3,000 foot cliff walls that are a cross between Yosemite National Park and the Grand Canyon.

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El Chepe train in Copper Canyon, Mexico.

WHEN

October 12 – 21, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS

  • A chance to shoot from El Chepe train in both directions
  • Hotel stays in El Fuerte, Divisadero, Batopilas and Creel
  • Personal visits with the indigenous Tarahumara people
  • Photography instruction throughout by Ralph Velasco
  • Limited to the first 10 paid participants
  • Much more…

PRICE

$3775, based on double occupancy, plus roundtrip airfare to/from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. A single supplement of $475 applies.

INCLUDED

Airport transfers from Los Mochis airport, all 9 nights hotel accommodations, all ground transport including the world-famous El Chepe train ride round-trip from El Fuerte to Divisadero, local English-speaking guides, entrances, all breakfast & dinners, 3 lunches, and hotel tips for baggage handlers & restaurant staff.

NOT INCLUDED

International flights, passport & visas fees (if any), travel insurance, vaccinations and medical coverage/treatment, and personal expenses such as beverages/snacks, internet access fees, laundry fees, etc.

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Young Tarahumara girls near Creel, Chihuahua, Mexico.

ADDITIONAL PHOTO GALLERIES

To see more of my images from my recent trip to Copper Canyon, please visit the following links:

Copper Canyon, Mexico

The Tarahumara People

MORE DETAILS

Please visit Mexico’s Copper Canyon on the Jim Cline Photo Workshops site for all the details about the daily itinerary, equipment suggestions, testimonials and more.

SUGGESTED RESEARCH

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Vintage) Announcing New Photo Tour to Copper Canyon, Mexico

Have a listen to this recent podcast interview I did on the AmateurTraveler, hosted by Chris Christensen.  In it I discuss the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, as well as the Tarahumara people and the Copper Canyon.

Travel to Chihuahua, Mexico

Also, have a look at this brief video we made in August on El Chepe while riding through the Copper Canyon, and have a read of an article I wrote for Digital Photography School called 18 Tips for Shooting from a Train.  Whether or not you join me for this trip, I think you’ll find it good information to help you get better photographs when shooting from any moving vehicle.

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Interview About iPhoneography on iSee iShoot iPhone Podcast

January 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

iSee iShoot iPhone Logo Interview About iPhoneography on iSee iShoot iPhone Podcast

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Smart phones are coming out of the box with higher quality cameras and easy-to-use features that allow for immediate uploading to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and other social media sharing sites.  Hugely popular apps like Camera+, Instagram, Hipstamatic, Snapseed and others allow us to post-process our images right in the phone, plus add interesting filters and effects, different crops and a variety of frames.

Little by little the point-and-shoot category of the camera market is getting squeezed, and iPhone photography, often referred to as “iPhoneography,” is becoming more and more popular these days as just about everyone has a smart phone easily accessible in their pocket or purse.  I don’t know about you, but I find myself noticing even more photo opportunities now that I have this very powerful and convenient device right in my pocket…I mean, it’s a camera that once in a while makes or accepts phone calls.

If you’re like so many others who are really into iPhoneography, or you just want to dip your toes in these waters, have a listen to a recent interview I gave on the iSee iShoot iPhone podcast with Steve Stanger, who also hosts The Mac Attack podcast.

On the show we discuss the My Shot Lists for Travel app I created for helping travelers of all photography skill levels to organize and track their photography in order to bring back a more interesting and well-rounded set of images from their travels, whether venturing around the world or around the corner.  We also touch on some basic but very useful photography tips, as well as a bit about staying safe on the road and more.

I hope you enjoy it, and please help spread the word by sharing this post with others.

Click the image above or the following link to listen to the show:

iSee iShoot iPhone Podcast – Episode #005

An interview with Photographer Ralph Velasco

 

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Ralph Velasco is an Orange County-based photography instructor, international photo tour guide

and author who frequently speaks on the topic of travel photography.

He’s an award-winning blogger and creator of the My Shot Lists for Travel app for iPhone and iPod touch.

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Participant Showcase: Carol Livingston in Egypt

January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Giza Man and Scarves RV BLOG Participant Showcase: Carol Livingston in Egypt

IN CAROL’S WORDS

This vendor at Giza was a lucky shot and, like so many others, I wish I could go back and try this shot again.  The haze of the sky and the parched desert background described most of Egypt.  This was my first day shooting there and I was drawn to the scarves hanging above.  I didn’t even notice the man sleeping until much later.

Looking at all of my photos almost a year later is a nice task; it reminds me all over again what a great trip that was.  Hard at times, but always interesting and no shortage of great shooting opportunities.  I can’t wait to do my next trip!

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Carol Livingston in Egypt

BIOGRAPHY

I live in San Diego and have traveled to many countries, but this was my first photo trip.  Being so new to photography – I’ve always owned a camera but only recently decided to try to take good pictures - I still have a lot to learn but that’s why I enjoy it.  I approached the photo tour as I would a language immersion; I lived, ate, and slept photography for the whole trip.  It really had a big impact on my eye and talking to the other participants was really helpful.  Everyone was so helpful and supportive; some people were as green as me and others were much more advanced, but everyone was very encouraging and offered great tips.

RALPH’S TAKE

I often speak about capturing EDL, or everyday life, and Carol’s shot here does just that.  This is a slice of Egyptian life that certainly tells a story, and it’s a rather humorous one at that.  I like the way the scarves provide a backdrop for the vendor’s stall and he’s just crashed out there in the lower left.  It’s interesting that Carol really didn’t even notice the vendor until later when she looked at the results of that day’s shoot, but subconsciously she must have known he was there as the composition of the elements of the scene are well placed within the frame.

Carol is perhaps the most dedicated of photo tour participants I can remember having on my trips.  She took advantage of each and every opportunity to be out shooting – with or without me and the other participants – during the best times of day, when she knew the weather conditions might be unique, and/or the light soft and special.  She wasn’t afraid to ask for help and so grew her knowledge of photography by leaps and bounds in a relatively short period of time on the Egypt tour.  I know I saw obvious results of improvement during the image review I often provide participants midway through the trip.

TESTIMONIAL

I have attended three of Ralph’s photo walking tours (San Diego, LA Historic District, and Egypt).  Ralph is always very helpful without being overbearing or crowding.  He is great at speaking to all levels of photographers and equipment.  I’ve seen him provide useful help and encouragement to folks with a simple point and shoot as well as semi-professionals.  He is great at pointing out views and perspectives that may be otherwise missed, thus helping to develop the photographer’s eye.  On occassion he has asked to see what I was shooting and then showed me how he shot the same scene (way better!) and doing so he really helped me understand what to look for next time. I encourage anyone to try his tours - especially if you’re looking for new inspiration or perspective - even if it’s in your own town.

 

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Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? Part 2

January 10, 2012 By 6 Comments
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In Part 1 of my two part series titled Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt, I gave my personal experience of the Egypt I encountered on my recent trip to Cairo and Alexandria.

Here in Part 2 I’d like to share a video that I made with our tour guide, Maha Mahmoud.  In it I asked Maha about the current situation in her homeland.  She was a fantastic guide who was incredibly knowledgeable about the sites she took us to, as well as mature beyond her 28 years.

Sure, tourism is down by a high percentage in Egypt, and as a tour guide whose living is directly affected by the number of tourists who visit her country, one could assume that it’s probably in Maha’s best interest to encourage people to visit.  But listen to the sincerity in her voice as she describes the new Egypt she’s looking forward to living in, and the fact that, even though she’s in her late 20s, she’s voting for the first time in her life.

About the Video

The video was made at the Red Pyramid, outside of Cairo and just down the road from Dahshur, a small, one road town that I had the good fortune to come back and photograph at a later time.  I apologize for the sound quality, but I shot this handheld with my Nikon D300s and only the on-camera microphone, which is less than ideal.

Look for a future blog post with images from that shoot.

What questions would you ask Maha about the current situation in Egypt if you had a chance to speak to her?

Disclosure: I was in Egypt to speak at the 4th Annual IOETI Conference in Cairo. The trip was paid for by the conference organizers, but all opinions here are entirely my own.

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Ralph Velasco is an Orange County-based photography instructor, international photo tour guide

and author who frequently speaks on the topic of travel photography.

He’s an award-winning blogger and creator of the My Shot Lists for Travel app for iPhone.

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Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt?

January 6, 2012 By 4 Comments

 

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This is a question I received more than once when I told people I’d been invited to speak in Cairo.

The IOETI (International Organization of the e-Tourism Industry) 4th Annual E-Tourism & E-Marketing Conference was held December 18 & 19, 2011, and it was certainly an honor to be asked to present at this event with such short notice, but thankfully my schedule allowed for the weeklong visit.

The presentation I gave was entitled “Better Photography for Enhancing Your Online Presence,” and in it I discussed the importance of using quality photography to brand and market in a number of industries that the attendees, mostly from across the Middle East, represented.

According to the IOETI organizers these industries included:

  • Corporate, Regional and Property-level Hoteliers
  • Provincials, Regional and Municipal Tourism Marketing Organizations
  • Attractions
  • Convention and Trade Show Venues
  • Transportation Companies, including Airlines
  • Online Travel Marketers and Enablers
  • Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising Companies
  • Tourism Sales and Marketing Professionals
  • Tourism Industry Suppliers
  • Travel Bloggers
  • Travel writers
  • Social Media Specialists
  • PR Specialists

That’s a wide range of attendees, but I’m confident that my presentation was beneficial to each industry in some way, and the response was all good.

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We were greeted with big smiles and "Welcome to Egypt!" everywhere we went.

So, back to the question: Is it safe to travel to Egypt?

Well, I certainly think so, as I had the most incredible experience and enjoyed each and every minute of my stay.  At one point, Memphis Tours, our host tour company, took myself and 7 other presenters on a day trip to Alexandria, an iconic city stuck in time and positioned on the Nile delta, in the northern part of Egypt on the clear blue Mediterranean Sea.

I’d fallen in love with the people of Alexandria just over a year ago when I led a photo tour with twelve participants to various parts of this amazing country, which also included a Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor, so I was anxious to return.

Please don’t get me wrong, everything is not perfect in Egypt.  Over the past year there has been horrific violence in parts of the country, from beatings to actual killings, but these are concentrated in very small parts of the country, and only in select cities, and it’s my understanding that no tourists have been injured or killed at any time over this period.  Normal precautions and common sense should always be in the forefront of any traveler’s mind.  However, just as the Occupy Wall Street movement didn’t discourage the vast majority of travelers to visit the many other parts of New York City, and the United States in general, these hot spots shouldn’t keep interested travelers from enjoying a country rich in history and home to some of the most welcoming and friendly people I’ve encountered in my many years of traveling the globe.

FOR FURTHER READING AND ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Screen Shot 2012 01 03 at 3.43.58 PM Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt?

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For more in-depth information on my experience complete with additional photos from Alexandria, please see this article I recently posted on the Travel Photographers Network, a website devoted to like-minded travelers where I’m beginning to be a regular contributor.

Egypt: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Why now might be the best time to travel to Egypt

Disclosure: I was in Egypt to speak at the 4th Annual IOETI Conference in Cairo. The trip was paid for by the conference organizers, but all opinions here are entirely my own.

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Ralph Velasco is an Orange County-based photography instructor, international photo tour guide

and author who frequently speaks on the topic of travel photography.  

He’s an award-winning blogger and creator of the My Shot Lists for Travel app for iPhone.

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Participant Showcase: Neil Kristianson

January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

Scarves in Wind 600px Participant Showcase: Neil Kristianson

Scarves in Wind by Neil Kristianson

BIOGRAPHY

I’m from the far west suburbs of Chicago where I own a remodeling company.  I have only recently started photography as a hobby. I enjoy traveling and recording my adventures in bits and bytes.

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Neil traveling to the Nubian Village, near Aswan, Egypt.

SEE MORE OF NEIL’S EGYPT AND OTHER PICTURES

On Flickr by clicking here

CONNECT WITH NEIL ONLINE

Via Twitter @the_nak

RALPH’S TAKE

I really enjoyed traveling with Neil and his wife Jennine.  Both had an interest in photography and I saw their skill level increase in the 11 or so days we were together in Egypt.

Neil’s image here, of three colorfully and elegantly dressed women walking along the wall near the Muhammad Ali Mosque in Cairo, captures an interesting moment in time. The composition is really well done in that I like the triangle the heads of the three women make, taking my eye from one to the other in an endless triangular motion.  He’s done well to have them walking into the scene from left to right, as well, leaving some “negative” space for them to walk into, not centering them in the middle of the frame, or having them on the right side of the image walking out of the frame.  Additionally, the diagonal lines of the background wall add to the composition and are another design element that brings the eye from the top left to the bottom right, the natural motion of the women as they walk through the frame.

I can’t wait to shoot with Neil and Jennine again in June 2012 when they join me on my Danube River Cruise from Budapest, Hungary to Vienna, Austria.

TESTIMONIAL

Our trip to Egypt, with Ralph, was my first adventure outside of North America and my first formal photography instruction.  Ralph’s help on the trip really gave me a solid foundation to start on.  Ralph’s biggest asset is his ability to get me thinking about composition. Even with my inexpensive camera the composition skills I learned have already taken my photos to the next level! Thanks, Ralph.

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