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Take Adventure to New Heights with Drone Photography

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Interested in taking your photography skills to new heights? How about a bird's eye view from the sky? Adventure photography can reach a whole new level with the help of drones! Do you need a license to fly a drone? According to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), you do not need to obtain a remote pilot's license under the following conditions as sited by the FAA : you are flying the drone purely as a hobby and for solely recreational reasons You follow the guidelines set forth by your local community You keep your drone within visual line-of-sight Yield to any and all manned aircraft Remain at least five miles away form airports and air traffic control towers Your drone must not weigh more than 55 pounds Why is a drone useful for adventure photography?  Seeing your surroundings from above gives you a whole new perspective! Drones give you the ability to span a large distance quickly and smoothly. This can be extremely beneficial when capturing land...

Edward Tomasso: Photography Adventures in Italy

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Edward Tomasso has exhibited characteristics of an entrepreneur from a young age. Always adventurous and steadfast while nurturing his ideas and expeditions, he has always had a knack for following his own path with confidence.  Edward Tomasso and photography : For Edward Tomasso, traveling is not only an innate trait, it's a passion that has spearheaded his own professional career . His love for travel and adventure have opened the door to travel photography which always pushes Edward Tomasso to reach for new goals while visiting new countries and learning about new cultures around the world.  How adventure photography has changed Edward Tomasso's life:  This young and spirited professional is currently situated in Milan, Italy. Some of his favorite adventure spots filled with beautiful views and photo opportunities include: Florance Milan Venice Rome Pompeii Naples Capri Exploring culture and history to help his career: Alth...

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...

Creative Ways to Share Your Photography this Holiday Season

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Photography began as a hobby for Edward Tomasso , but quickly developed into a full time professional career for this adventure and travel enthusiast. Edward Tomasso enjoys sharing  his work  by hosting his own workshops designed to educate the public and provide his professional insight. After creating a freelance photography career evolving around his interests in traveling and entrepreneurship, Edward Tomasso hosts these workshops for photography enthusiasts from beginner to advanced who hope to learn more about the technique and creative exploration of adventure photography . He hopes to inspire others to explore the fun and joy that photography can bring to the world. Aside from his photography workshops, Edward Tomasso enjoys sharing his photography in creative ways with his friends and family. Here are just a few ways in which Edward Tomasso turns his photography into handheld treasures and gifts, perfect for this holiday season!  Snapfish is just one...

Instagram Has Changed Professional Photography -- Forever

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With over one billion active monthly users, it’s safe to say that Instagram is one of the most popular smartphone apps. Taking the internet by storm, Instagram has remapped how many industries approach advertising and marketing. Edward Tomasso discusses how the app has shaken up his own industry of photography. Instagram is arguably the most popular smartphone app out there. More than just a creative social network, Instagram is helping many people launch careers in brand new industries. The age of Influencer Marketing is in full force. But launching a career on Instagram is about more than just taking on brand deals and sponsorships. According to freelance photographer, Edward Tomasso, Instagram has revolutionized the photography industry most of all -- for better, or for worse. Instagram User, meet Photography!  At the most basic level, Instagram is introducing people to the world of photography. With the internet in full swing long before Instagram launched, digital p...

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 ...

Travel Photographer’s Toolkit: Must Have Gear

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So you love to travel. You’ve immersed yourself in unbelievable sights. How do you take these serene views home with you? Travel and adventure photographer, Edward Tomasso recommends the gear you need to make your memories last a lifetime! Since setting out on his quest to see the world in all its glory, young world traveler, Edward Tomasso has made it his mission to perfect his photography. In his artistic view, the best way to memorialize a unique travel trip isn’t to steal an artifact or stock up on fliers. Instead, with camera in hand, Tomasso captures his own tourism trophies in the form of photos. But you don’t have to be an expert to join in on the fun! With the right gear, you’ll be in the clear to get started on your own adventure photography exploits! First things first: the camera In the photography game, there are nearly as many cameras to choose from as there are stars in the sky! When starting out, Edward Tomasso recommends that you keep things simple. Rather...