Monthly Archives: June 2017

Continuous Shooting With the Samsung NX mini at Huntington Beach Pier

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 North America / Samsung Camera

As long as there is swell to be had, an overcast day doesn’t keep people out of the water at Huntington Beach. Also known as Surf City, USA, the pier at Huntington Beach is a Southern California icon equipped with rollerblading dudettes on the boardwalk, old school fisherman hovering their bait high above the pylons, and surfers shredding on whatever they can grab their fins on. Walking along the pier gives you a prime spot to watch the surfers […]

Working With Water Alternative Uses For NX300’s Waterfall Mode

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Samsung Camera

One of the really fun things about the Samsung NX300 is that it comes with 14 scene-specific modes that can enhance your shot. Some of these modes include: night, sunset, silhouette, fireworks, and waterfall. In this post, we’ll focus on the Waterfall mode and how you can use it to create a variety of interesting effects out of moving water. A good thing to note is that the waterfall mode isn’t just for shooting waterfalls. It can also be used […]

Hitting the Slopes with the Samsung NXMini

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Samsung Camera

Weekend skiing escapades are on tap this winter, meaning it’s time to pack your bags, grab some friends, find the nearest mountain, and make your mark on some fresh powder. For me that came in the form of the Sierra Nevada in southern Spain. The first weekend the slopes opened meant a lot of anticipation and a big crowd, but definitely proved to be a fun time to explore the outdoors and take a spin at some snow shooting with […]

Exploring The Alhambra With The NX20

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Europe / Samsung Camera / Spain

There was definitely enough architectural eye candy to go around in the Alhambra, Granada’s royal palace and fortress. I actually had to take some breaks as I started getting cross-eyed from checking out all of the intricate details that surrounded me at this truly stunning oasis. A maze of gardens, baths, terraces, and quiet sanctuaries; each room brought with it a new pattern, gem, and silhouetted walkway. For my day of shooting, I chose to alternate between […]

NXMini Volcanic Sands and Clear Waters in Lanzarote

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Europe / Samsung Camera / Spain

An ethereal hybrid between the moon and Mars, Lanzarote’s other-worldly landscape is dramatic to say the least. The entire island has a sense of raw isolation that transforms you into its latest explorer. Lanzarote is one of the seven main islands of the Canary Island archipelago, and is famous for its wind and surf. Volcanoes dominate the horizon, creating stark black sand beaches that contrast against rich red canyons. The rugged textures of the hillsides and the smooth pebbled […]

Sunset Scenes From the Berkeley Bay

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Featured Posts / North America / Samsung Camera

The Berkeley Bay has always been one of those sites that I told myself I should photograph, and when I got my new Samsung NX300, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to take it on a test drive. So I made my way on my trusty steed (aka my bike, of course) towards the Bay, with dusk lingering on the horizon. Sunset is the perfect time to take photos since it creates the perfect light to capture warm […]

Colorblind: Tips On Shooting Black & White Photos With Your NX300 & Adobe Lightroom

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Featured Posts / Samsung Camera

Seeing the world in black and white is an entirely different experience than we’re used to. A lack of color causes you to isolate a scene’s elements and examine them more closely. As a photographer, instead of looking at a rainbow of hues for guidance; lines, shapes, gradients, shadows, and lighting become your palette. Adobe Lightroom offers a variety of features that allow you to fully enhance your black and white photography to achieve greater depth, richer tones, and inject […]

NX20: Fiery Flamenco and Architectural Overload in Sevilla, Spain

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Europe / Samsung Camera / Spain

If you can smell the citrusy scent of thousands of orange trees in the air, see more horse drawn carriages than all Disney movies combined, and can hear the faint clacking of Flamenco shoes strutting in the distance, then congratulations, you’re in Sevilla. I was excited to get to explore this Andalucian fantasy since it was jam-packed with all the Spanish charm, glorious sunshine, and smiling faces that I had envisioned. Snap-happy and ready to roll, I sported my […]

How to Smuggle Pizza Dough

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Europe / Featured Posts / Italy / Tales Abroad: Bologna, Italy

When my foodie sister came to Italy to visit me, we took our own little food and wine tour around town, and one stop we had to make was the supposed best Pizza town, Nicola’s. Her plan to find an original and thoughtful gift for her boyfriend that day had failed, until it hit her that she could bring a little bit of Italy to him in the form of pizza dough. As good as the idea sounded at the […]

Food Photography: Tapas Time in Madrid!

ByAllie Roqueta June 19, 2017 Europe / Samsung Camera / Slider / Spain

Warning: reading the following material may induce involuntary drooling and a voracious appetite. Bienvenidos a Madrid, the city of bite-sized foodie masterpieces, also known as tapas. Traditionally served as a free snack to accompany drinks, tapas can also be ordered a la carte, and can be found at almost every bar and restaurant in Madrid. Typical tapas include: bocadillos, simple sandwiches filled with various meats, cheeses, or eggs; croquetas, a breaded and fried roll filled with ham or chicken; tortilla […]

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