Work Visa Renewal – Final Year in Ireland
The process to renew a work visa in Ireland changed from when I first moved here. The first year I went to the GNIB office, took a number and waited. Since then they started to require people to register for an appointment through a website….
Self-Publishing to Kindle vs Nook Press vs Smashwords
Originally, I published my book “An Expat’s Guide to Ireland” exclusively on Amazon for Kindle since they are the market leader in e-books. When publishing the second edition I decided to give the Barnes & Noble Nook and Smashwords a try. One reason for this…
10 Things I Learned Self-Publishing A Book
In 2014 I self-published my first book “An Expat’s Guide to Ireland“, using Amazon’s CreateSpace. This year, in 2018, I updated that book and published a new book “How to Manage Your Manager.” For the update to “An Expat’s Guide to Ireland” I expanded beyond…
So You Want to Be A Photographer?
You just bought a fancy camera as well as a nice lens for it, and now you are a photographer, right? Sorry, but no. It takes more than just having the camera to be a photographer, just as it takes more than making a couple…
Advice for Getting an Actor Headshot
As someone who has been on both sides of the camera, having spent many years attempting to work as an actor and currently working as a full-time photographer there are a few things I have learned about headshots. The main one is that just like…
Advice for Wedding Photography Contracts
When deciding who to hire to photograph a wedding, it is important to read and understand the contract that will be signed. If a photographer doesn’t have a good contract at the time of the booking, they are not a good choice for a photographer…
Explanation of Camera RAW Files
Adobe Camera RAW Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) and some digital point-and-shoot cameras provide users with the option of shooting in either a .jpg or RAW file. A .jpg file is a standard and universal format for digital images; RAW files are not as standard…
Adjusting the Depth of Field
Knowing how to adjust the depth of field is an excellent way improve the overall look and feel of a photographic image. When taking pictures, and adjusting the setting manually, it is a good idea to know what the depth of field is and how…
The Megapixel Myth
There is a longstanding myth among camera consumers: more megapixels is better. Each year, there are ads for the latest and greatest camera announcing the increase in megapixels. The idea is becoming ingrained in the public’s mind that we need to get the newest model…
Travel Without Pet
When it comes to planning a vacation, or going on vacation, not much about it stresses me except for one thing. I don’t worry about the flight, where I’m going to stay, how much money to bring, or even the language barrier. The one thing I…
