Freedom through photography

Not just the U.S., but the whole world is focused on the freedoms that all human beings should possess, and we here at Shoot My Travel want to reflect on how our art of photography can help us celebrate and perpetuate those freedoms.

StoriesShelley MasiniJuly 4, 2020summer 2020, summer tips, summer travel, local summer, summer, Local Lens, support local photographers, support local, july 4th, freedom, freedom with photography, photography, happy fourth of july, 4th of july

5 new ways to have an old-fashioned summer

We see this year as the perfect opportunity to find new ways to have an old-fashioned, amazing summer, right at home. And we’ll show you how, including how to capture those dreamy summer memories!

Stories, Travel GuideShelley MasiniJune 27, 2020LGBTQ, summer 2020, summer tips, summer travel, local summer, summer, Local Lens, support local photographers, virtual photoshoot, support local

How to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pride 🏳️‍🌈

As we head into an election year amidst critical social change, there’s more at stake now than ever to keep Pride going, not just this month, but throughout the year. Here’s how!

StoriesShelley MasiniJune 18, 2020pride, pride month, pride celebrations, LGBTQ, LGBTQ2020, support local photographers, Local Lens, summer 2020

10 ways to celebrate Father’s Day this year

We may not be able to take those dads to all the places we’d like or even to swoop in for a big bear hug, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate them like crazy with the things they love. Here are just some ideas!

StoriesShelley MasiniJune 15, 2020Father's Day, celebrating father's day, Local Lens, local summer, support local photographers, celebrating dad, summer 2020

Have a blast staying local this summer!

We’re going to show you just what an amazing opportunity is staying local this summer and what a blast you’re going to have this time!

Stories, Travel GuideShelley MasiniJune 11, 2020Local Lens, book photographers now, photographer for hire, support local photographers, summer, summer 2020, local summer, summer tips

Congratulations, graduates & families!

Way to go, Graduates of 2020! We are proud to celebrate your amazing personal and educational accomplishments in this historical time. Now, toss that cap and seize the future!

StoriesShelley MasiniMay 26, 2020Local Lens, book photographers now, photographer for hire, support local photographers, graduation, graduation during covid19, graduates 2020, graduates at home

Contactless Photoshoots: Getting you back into photoshoots, safely!

Our photographers are ready to give you fantastic photoshoot experiences while respecting all social distancing recommendations with our new feature: Contactless Photoshoots!

StoriesShelley MasiniMay 19, 2020photographers during covid19, Local Lens, book photographers now, photographer for hire, socialdistancing, social distance, support local photographers, social distancing recommendations

Embracing motherhood!

We are presented with the opportunity to appreciate and relate to motherhood in ways we’ve never done before. Especially for those of us who aren’t mothers ourselves!

StoriesShelley MasiniMay 14, 2020mothers day campaign, mother's day, mothers day 2020, mothers day during covid, celebrating mothers day, mothers months

5 ways to celebrate Mother's Day apart

Many of us will be spending Mom’s special day physically apart from her. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still spoil her, let her know how dearly she’s loved, and even spend some quality time with her.

StoriesShelley MasiniMay 14, 2020mothers day campaign, mother's day, mothers day 2020, mothers day during covid, celebrating mothers day, mothers months

Finding strength with Elizabeth and Talia in Phoenix

Meet two strong female photographers in Phoenix, Arizona who know their craft, equipment, and dreams.

Behind the lensShelley MasiniApril 30, 2020photos of covid19, photographers at home, photographers during covid19, san francisco photographer, sf photographer

Covid-19 Freelancers relief funds

We’ve put together a list of grants and resources for freelancers to aid during the pandemic

ResourcesCR-eateApril 28, 2020

The magical power of photographs

For almost 200 years, we have relied on photographs, whether of our travels or daily lives or the people and things we love.

#PhotoshootInspiration, StoriesShelley MasiniApril 25, 2020the magic of photography, photography, importance of photography, covid 19, virtual photoshoot, photographers at home, photographers in amsterdam, photographer in vietnam, photographer on demand, photographer in chicago

50 films to take you around the world

Time to turn the bright lights of Hollywood, Bollywood, and everywhere in between to help us with our coronavirus cabin fever.

#StayHomeTravel, StoriesShelley MasiniApril 10, 2020

30 places to travel to virtually, right now!

We’ve put together a curated list of 30 places you can travel to virtually, right now! From full-on virtual reality experiences to virtual museum tours, from live zoo cams to city webcams.

#StayHomeTravel, StoriesShelley MasiniMarch 25, 2020virtual travel, travel guide, virtual travel guide, coronavirus travel