Connecticut's Most Scenic Areas

In order to capture the overall beauty that is the state of Connecticut through the lens of a camera, you need to find the best locations to photograph. There are a number of beautiful spots to be captured for your Connecticut collection. Here are the top scenic drivers and locations in Connecticut.

Meet Madeline Stuart, Model with Down Syndrome to Walk in New York Fashion Week

Her name is Madeline Stuart. She's an 18-year-old model with Down syndrome, living in Brisbane, Australia. And she's about to make her New York Fashion Week debut.

Madeline (who also goes by Maddy) began posing for the camera at an early age when she begged her mother to start taking photographs of her in her own outfits before she left each day. And the results are amazing. She was discovered in May of 2015, and has gained nearly half a million fans on Facebook and thousands of followers on her Instagram. The model can work a lot of styles, from floral to quirky and colorful designs.

Six Sweet Honeymoon Spots in Massachusetts

Wedding season is here and it's no doubt that the new couple looks forward to the most peaceful, stress-free part: the honeymoon. After a whirlwind of planning, running around, choosing the right caterer and inviting all the right guests, the honeymoon is the part for some time away from it all.

But why spend on a honeymoon overseas or miles and miles away just to feel the stress all over again with traveling? For those in the U.S., the northeast has plenty of beautiful destinations for the newly weds, from bed and breakfasts to peaceful spas, and we found six perfect places right in beautiful, historic Massachusetts.

How Not to Look Like a Tourist

Living in New York, I've had my fair share of encounters with tourists. And in my travels abroad, I've known the struggle of trying not to stick out like a sore thumb as I traverse the European continent with my distinctly American style. The hardest part of looking like a tourist is that sometimes it's hard to even notice how much you do. It's more than just an issue of blending in -- obvious tourists are big targets for pickpocketers and other crimes, too. Here are some tips that I've picked up to avoid looking like a tourist just about anywhere. (Note: these tips are probably more applicable to major cities, but not just in the U.S.!)

4 Food and Wine Festivals You Can’t Miss in 2015

Traveling into a new city is all about getting to know its popular landmarks and sightseeing, but you can’t end at that. Much of a town’s culture is best experienced through its food and wine offerings and how the locals festively celebrate these occasions. All over the United States, there are dozens upon dozens of festivals that are close to the heart of foodies and wine lovers. The awesome venues are also an added advantage so if you want to plan your trips for the rest of the year, here are four festivals that should help you out.

Winter Wedding Photography

While many people still opt for a spring or summer wedding in hopes to have that perfect sunny day, more and more couples are choosing to tie the knot in the colder months against a backdrop of clean white snow. If you choose to get married in the winter, it can be fun to tie in the season to your photos as well, incorporating holiday lights or an outdoor photo shoot in the snow. While it may be a little chillier, the pictures will be worth it. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your winter wedding photography. 

Best Locations for Destination Weddings for Photography

A destination wedding gives you the opportunity for incredibly unique and beautiful photography. The natural backdrops different destinations hold can be a huge factor in deciding where your destination wedding will be. Whether you prefer to stand in front of beautiful nature or a city scene, each destination wedding holds its own special meaning and photography opportunity. Here are some of the best places for destination weddings in the United States for photography backdrops.