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Inspiring Works of Jimmy Chin in NatGeo Documentary Film, Free Solo

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Edward Tomasso is always looking for new ways to get inspired and push his limits as an ambitious adventure photographer. From Pompeii to Milan, he's traveled throughout Italy in search of the most beautiful scenery to help perfect his photography skills and offer new lessons to his students who participate in his free photography workshops. In his free time, Edward Tomasso enjoys artful inspiration from all corners of life. One inspiring film worth noting is Free Solo , the adventurous documentary film shared on popular online networks like Netflix and Disney+ to name a few. Free Solo is a beautifully composed documentary film highlighting the extreme skill of experienced rock climber Alex Hannold as he ascends on his captivating and white-knuckle inducing climb up El Capitan summit, also known as El Cap, in Yosemite National Park, California. The film itself also captures the hard work and talent of American professional climber, photographer and Academy Award winning...

IGTV for Photographers & Creatives

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Instagram is not afraid to compete with the heavy-hitter, YouTube. Instagram has added IGTV to their array of social sharing offerings, allowing users to upload videos to their own channel to share with followers.   For freelance photographers like Edward Tomasso , social media is a great tool to share valuable insight and market an array of art forms. Utilizing IGTV as a tool as a freelance photographer is extremely valuable, given use of the application and its features are free. Freelance photographers and travel seekers are known to flaunt their work on social media, but utilizing IG TV to convey the spirit and personality of the man behind the camera is a unique way to connect with your audience on a deeper level , bettering the client experience when it comes to sharing and hopefully selling your art or services .  IGTV for Photographers and Creatives  IGTV is a hybrid between Instagram and Youtube, allowing users to create channels to specific...

Travalyst: Tourism Fused with 'Sustainability'

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Following in the footsteps of his mother, who is remembered by her unwavering dedication to compassion, Prince Harry has launched an initiative called Travalyst. Adventure photographer and travel enthusiast, Edward Tomasso weighs in on the program’s recent debut. Urged by universal matters the likes of climate change and global warming, Prince Harry recently unveiled a new project: Travalyst. The goal of this initiative is simple: transform travel into a catalyst for greater good. But what exactly does this mean? And how are the effort’s leaders aiming to accomplish the transformation of the future of travel for everyone? According to Travalyst, international tourism is on the rise -- both for business and pleasure. Since 2000, international travel has more than doubled; the same increase is projected to occur yet again by 2030. Recognizing this evolution, Prince Harry has joined forces with major players in the travel industry in order to make this increase a truly posi...

Is Everyone a Photographer?

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Between the transition from film to digital and the drastic improvement of smartphone cameras, photography has become more accessible than ever before. Freelance photographer, Edward Tomasso questions whether or not this means anyone can become a photographer. Twenty years ago, picking up photography as a hobby required a great deal of research. Without forums and online communities to turn to for advice, diving into photography called for calculated learning. Today, this couldn’t be less accurate. In fact, just about anyone can catch the photography bug so long as they have a smartphone in hand! But does this mean that everyone is a photographer? And if so, what does it even mean to be a photographer anymore? Edward Tomasso picked up photography as a way to document his international travels. Now, he works as a freelance photographer in Milan, Italy. A product of the digital age, his interest was sparked by adventure photography on Instagram. Initially, Tomasso dabbled with ...