travel photography – Allora Studios

Exploring Rome… GA

Posted on September 1, 2022August 27, 2022 by Allora Studios in photography, Rome, GA, Street Photography, The U.S., Vlogs

You know, I don’t go back to my hometown area often. As a matter of fact, when I set foot in downtown Rome back in July, it had been years since the last time I had been there.

I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s the time I’ve spent away from the places I grew up. Maybe it’s the amount of distance I’ve been borderline desperate to put so far in the back of my mind that I never had to think about it. They say time heals all wounds.

I think I still disagree.

But regardless, spending a few hours occassionally when I can photograph amazing views like the ones I can find looking out over the city.

After climbing, perhaps naively, to the top of City Cemetery… I was exhausted. For those who don’t know, City Cemetery in Rome, GA is a cemetery on a hillside. But when I say hill side… what I mean is it’s literally terraced into the closest thing you’ve ever seen to a cliff that isn’t truly a cliff.

So obviously I took my camera and my drone up there and went nuts.

A Nature Experience at the Bay House

Posted on August 25, 2022August 19, 2022 by Allora Studios in Alabama, Animals, photography, The U.S., Vlogs

This week, I present the third and final piece of my experience with the nature at the Bay House in Fairhope, Alabama.

Again, I woke up at my usual 5 am to beat the sun in starting the day. It is quite a marvel to hear the first birds cawing from that gorgeous private dock.

As the sun came up, I decided to fly my drone. And the pictures I got were simply incredible.

After a while, the waves began to grow and all of the birds, fish, and other creatures were out and about.

Eventually I got up close and personal with a heron when he literally sat on the deck right in front of me. I was sitting on the couch, minding my business when he lands on the lower deck. It was incredible.

After that amazing experience, I finally got to meet the most insane visitors of Weeks Bay. The dolphins finally showed their beautiful selves. And it was right beside my dock.

Photographing them from above the water wasn’t the easiest thing to pull off, so I highly recommend you check out the video linked at the top, where I was filming when they surprised me.

The Bay House on Independence Day

Posted on August 19, 2022August 10, 2022 by Allora Studios in Alabama, Animals, Nature, The U.S., Vlogs

Again from The Bay House in Fairhope, Alabama, this week I show you my entire day of shooting photography on a private dock on the gorgeous Weeks Bay.

First things first on a full day of shooting. I woke up at 5 am to get these shots. Worth it.

The only issue I had was getting my gear acclimated to the weather. I had originally kept it inside with me. Well, the temperature inside The Bay House was very cool. It was perfect for the amount of cold I need to sleep on a summer evening, but it was more than the glass on my devices could handle quickly.

I ended up fighting not only with my camera lenses, but my drone lens as well! Even the GoPro was covered in condensation and fog. I was annoying to deal with, but it created this cool haze on some of these pictures that I just can’t ignore.

After the birds had stretched their wings and come out to begin their morning flight routines, I couldn’t help but snap away at my personal airshow. I was up and taking pictures before the fish were swimming and the birds were flying. And it felt amazing to welcome them to the day.

Eventually, dark clouds rolled over the bay and rain poured for a few hours. I huddled up under the shelter on the dock and watched all the nature activities unfolding in front of me. The birds were bathing in their natural showers. And the waves of heavy and light rain patterns made the waters edge dance with beautiful curves and elaborate designs.

It’s always such an honor to experience and capture nature doing what nature has and will always do.

After the rain, it was time to fly the drone again! I have loved getting to view the world from a different perspective. If you were ever thinking of getting a drone for your photography, please go for it. I haven’t regretted mine for a moment.

And what good is a drone if you don’t use it to take aerial pictures of fireworks?

Southern Exposures The Bay House

Posted on August 11, 2022August 10, 2022 by Allora Studios in Alabama, Nature, photography, portraits, Vlogs

I have a lot to catch you up on.

It is true that I have been very quiet on the content lately.

It is a lie to say that I haven’t been shooting.

So consider this an apology for it taking so long. But I am finally inspired to share everything I’ve been doing to keep myself sane in this hiatus of posts.

This week, I am breaking down one of the projects that broke me out of my temporary forced creative solutide. I had the pleasure of spending Independence Day Weekend, July 4th for my non-American followers, at a very nice luxury stay in Fairhope, Alabama.

Now, was I expecting a stay in the my neighboring state to be the spark that ignited my creative flame once more? Absolutely not. But sometimes that’s the exact place where greatness begins right? Where you least expect it?

After a rainy drive down from my lovely homebase of Atlanta, the small town of Fairhope greeted me with a beautiful overcast sky. In July, this is a blessing.

I knew it was still misty but I really wanted to fly the drone!

We went fishing after my friends got back to the house. It’s truly one of the most relaxing places to be. The private dock made for the kind of getaway you dream of during your grind.

After a day full of sporatic rain showers, the sky was primed for my favorite type of sunset. Next time there is a rainy day, make a mental note to watch for the sunset. If it rains until right before time for the sun to set, you’re in for the sunset of your life.

New year, new photos and merch

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 by Allora Studios in Animals, Atlanta, GA, Gatlinburg, Macro Photos, Nature, photography, portraits, Street Photography, The U.S.

It’s been a long 2 years dealing with the pandemic and really waking up to a lot of realities and widening perspectives of the world. With that in mind, I want to try to do more.

In 2022, I want to do more with my photos. I have made videos and offered prints for a while now. And I love that.

But I want to continue to evolve how I am able to express my creativity! So I decided to do that with my current newest collection. So here begins the newest chapter. I can’t promise consistency of release. But I can promise I will always be back eventually. I love you all. Please check out the store!

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Farewell to 2020 Atlanta!

Posted on December 24, 2020February 19, 2024 by Allora Studios in Atlanta, GA, photography, The U.S., Vlogs

This week, I decided to take one more walk around Atlanta for pictures! And… Well, let’s just say it was a perfect reflection of how 2020 has treated everyone.

Oh, yeah! And Merry Christmas!

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The Great Smoky Mountains Landscape Collection

Posted on November 26, 2020February 19, 2024 by Allora Studios in Gatlinburg, Nature, photography, The U.S., Vlogs

I had the great fortune to spend a weekend with my family in the Smoky Mountains for a wedding! This is the collection of pictures I took. For more information, I talk about my favorites in the video above. Check it out!

All of this collection and a ton more are available for prints! Check out pricing and submit a request on using this link!

Rainbow Crosswalk Long Exposure

Posted on September 17, 2020September 4, 2020 by Allora Studios in Atlanta, GA, photography, portraits, The U.S., Vlogs

This week, I’m sharing the behind the scenes of one of my favorite portraits: the Rainbow Crosswalk Long Exposure.

I love this photo. I love the composition. I love the location. I love the rainbow crosswalks in Atlanta, and this shot is one that I’ve been after for a while. I’ve even tried to get it before. The angle in this one was one of the most hard parts. The camera needed to be as high as it could safely be in order to get as much of the crosswalks as possible.

The next problem was the lighttrails. I wanted a ton of lighttrails in the background, which means a longer shutter speed. Well, the longer the shutter speed, the less likely my subjects are of being in focus because people naturally move. That’s where a good 2 hours of photoshop and camera magic comes in.

After all of my work, this is the shot I got. I love it, but I have learned from this picture. I even want to try the concept again!

Cochran Shoals Trail Hike Photos

Posted on August 27, 2020November 12, 2020 by Allora Studios in Atlanta, GA, Macro Photos, Nature, photography, The U.S., Vlogs

I took a nice photo hike around Cochran Shoals Trail. Now if you keep up with my work, you’ll know that I LOVE shooting out in nature. Macro shots have become one of my favorite ways to share what I see with the world, and this trip is no different.

But let’s back up a little bit. Meet my friend Kate. She’s a goof, and she’s the first person I’ve taken on a photo walk that could walk cirlces around me. It’s impressive. But anyways, apparently this is one of her favorite running trails, so when she suggested we go shoot it, I was all in.

Other than shooting some cool shots of the river, the smaller nature elements were giving me tons to shoot on that busy Saturday afternoon. Between the insects and flora that decorate the trails to the river banks and fungi that we found, everything offered a great shot that day.

My favorite shots of the day are the collection of mushrooms I found. I don’t know why they have been so wonderful this year, but they have been everywhere for me to shoot. They are always unique and beautiful.