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Moving Forward – Preserving Image Assets

by LeeVaris | Jul 12, 2011 | Personal Journey, Technology Reviews

Preserving Image Assets into the 22nd Century and Beyond After all is said and done here, we all feel a need to preserve our photography as a record of our existence! It is a way of announcing to the world that “we matter,” and it also offers us a sense of continuity...

Quick Before They’re Gone

by LeeVaris | Jun 24, 2011 | Technology Reviews

A Photographer’s Guide to Backup I have an e-book on backup strategies for the photographer—its called “Quick Before They’re Gone” and you can find it on Amazon or buy directly from me. I thought I’d give you all a little preview of the...

Up Coming Events

2024 Neighborhoods of New York

Start date: May 5, 2024

End date: May 10, 2024

All-day event

Location: New York

Join Bobbi & Lee on a five-day, small group photographic exploration of the many diverse and ethnic areas that comprise this grand mosaic that is New York. The photo locations are ones that out-of-town visitors and many residents rarely visit. We will walk the streets, ride the subways, and be always in the thick of it. Lunches are in restaurants that are consistent with the ethnic demographic of the neighborhood. The experience offers you many opportunities to photograph the daily life of people and explore colorful and remarkable locations that make up the richness of this city.

Tuscany – May 2024

Start date: May 18, 2024

End date: May 25, 2024

All-day event

Location: Tuscany

Join us for a magical photo-vacation adventure in sun soaked Tuscany. We are taking over a villa in the Val D’orcia region of Italy near Siena. The luxury villa has a pool, jacuzzi, and sauna, 9 bedrooms, full vegetable garden, with a vineyard, and fantastic views of the countryside. The Villa is located on an organic farm estate that extends for over 300 hectares, in the beautiful rolling hills of Val d’Orcia, a wonderful area in Tuscany nestling between Siena, Montalcino, the Crete Senesi, Pienza and Montepulciano. Renovated in 2014, Villa Mariolina is a truly luxurious villa, equipped with all comforts and amenities. It is centrally located in some of Tuscany’s most impressive scenery and in an area protected by UNESCO for its beautiful scenery

Highland Scotland 2024

Start date: September 10, 2024

End date: September 20, 2024

Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location: Scotland

Bobbi and Lee lead you on a tour that explores the natural beauty of the Scottish highlands, including the beautiful Isle of Skye, and Lewis and Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. This tour is ideal for photographers (both experienced and budding), nature enthusiasts, and anyone who dreams of experiencing the best of Scotland’s stunning landscapes. From the picturesque villages to the rugged coastlines and dramatic cliffs, you’ll capture the unique beauty and essence of Scotland with your camera. Our knowledgeable tour guides will make sure you get the most out of your experience, and we’ll provide you with the tools to capture truly unforgettable photos.