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A colorful Italian appetizer spread featuring arancini, fried dough, mortadella, prosciutto, salami, olives, cheeses, and roasted vegetables arranged on a black slate plate with small black dishes.

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How to Take Better Food Photos While Traveling

ByGriffin Smyth July 26, 2025July 27, 2025

tring lights and scattered clouds frame a peaceful Tuscan landscape at golden hour. Photographed from a hilltop agriturismo near San Gimignano.

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15 Travel Photography Ideas That Always Work

ByGriffin Smyth July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Griffin Smyth in a red hoodie and backwards cap photographs ancient Roman ruins through a brick wall. The background shows weathered stone arches and tall windows under a clear blue sky, with greenery peeking through. The scene blends travel photography with historic architecture.

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The Travel Photographer’s Gear Guide for 2025

ByGriffin Smyth July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

This fun, close-up portrait captures a candid food moment on the road — cheesy fried goodness mid-bite. Shot with an iPhone, it shows how using natural window light, interesting textures, and casual action (like eating) can make portraits feel personal and alive. It’s a perfect example of travel photography that blends storytelling, emotion, and appetite — no tripod required.

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13 Tips for Better iPhone Portraits (Even If You’re Not a Pro)

ByGriffin Smyth June 25, 2025June 29, 2025

Golden hour light spills over the tiled rooftops of San Gimignano, Italy, with rolling Tuscan hills and vineyards glowing beneath a dramatic sky.

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What You’re Getting Wrong About iPhone Travel Photos (and How to Make Them Instantly Better)

ByGriffin Smyth June 24, 2025June 29, 2025

People walking in front of the Pantheon in Rome just after sunrise, with soft light hitting the ancient columns, dome, and nearby fountain on a clear blue-sky morning.

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10 iPhone Travel Photo Tips That Actually Work

ByGriffin Smyth June 23, 2025June 29, 2025