Jefferson GrahamStoryboardGreetings from San Diego: guide to the best Instagram spotsCurated byJefferson GrahamSan Diego, California's second largest city (no, it's not San Francisco) is more laid back than SF or Los Angeles, with great weather, iconic beach towns, fabulous architecture and so much history. It was the first California area developed by Europeans, before it became part of Mexico and eventually the United States. Join me as explore, letter by letter, the best photo spots in San Diego.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardWeekend project: Photograph your HometownCurated byJefferson GrahamInstead of shelling out thousands of dollars for exotic travel, how about a trip to your own backyard this weekend? Photographing where we live is a fantastic place to practice our photography, and to train our creative eye to find new ways of looking at something we see every day. "I realized I was looking at the world through my own eyes but I had to change perspective to find beauty in the known," says photographer Felix Melchner on Medium. How to get the new perspective? Read on.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardHow to get your Photos back from Big TechCurated byJefferson GrahamApple, Amazon and Google have various methods to bring your photos back to your hard drive for your own backup copy. A guide to how to get them.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardPhotographing Palm Desert, California on an iPhone 14 ProCurated byJefferson GrahamPalm Desert is one of the 9 "Desert Cities" of the greater Palm Springs area, and offers more open spaces, wild animals and great views. I recently brought my iPhone 14 Pro Max to explore the area in full, and show what a smartphone could do.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardHow to reach Apple, Amazon and Google's elusive supportCurated byJefferson GrahamBig Tech goes out of its way to make it really hard for you to reach support with problems, and hides contact information beyond alleged help pages. Today's Storyboard goes beyond the hidden links to show you exactly where they are, and offers some tips on dealing with Support as well.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardNew Year's Project: Take Back your Photos from Big TechCurated byJefferson GrahamWhat if Apple or Google stopped liking you? What if the companies, rightly or wrongly, decided you violated their terms of services and locked you out of your account? What if you suddenly died, and forgot to leave your password behind for loved ones? All your photos would be unavailable to future generations and lost forever. Make today the day you decide to take action and get your photos back from Big Tech. Ideas abound in this Storyboard on how to do it.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardNew Year's Project: Learn 10 Great iPhone Photography HacksCurated byJefferson GrahamJust in time for the new year, learn 10 of the best smartphone pro photography hacks, for better sunsets, portraits and more. From Jefferson Graham, the host of PhotowalksTV and the iPhone Photo Show.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardBest of 2022: The AI Revolution Hit HomeCurated byJefferson GrahamDall-E and ChatGPT changed our lives in ways we haven't seen since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, and it's just the beginning folks. Read all about what AI did to photography, art, writing and education in 2022, and what's to come.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardBest of 2022: Look who we met on the road for PhotowalksTVCurated byJefferson GrahamFrom New Mexico to the Oregon Coast, from California's Highway 1 to Paris, France, we met some really interesting folks out on the road for the filming of 2022's editions of PhotowalksTV. Cue the highlight reel, and in this Storyboard, see the complete episodes and photo galleries as well.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardThe Best iPhone PhotographersCurated byJefferson GrahamMeet Russell Preston Brown, Scott Kelby, Austin Mann and other photographers who stretch their iPhone and mobile photography to new levels.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardUnderrated Lyon France: Best walking cityCurated byJefferson GrahamThe 2,000 year-old streets of Lyon, France don't get the tourist rushes like other big French cities, but they should. Wandering the Vieux Lyon (Old City) will keep you busy and enthralled for hours, as you explore cobblestone streets, slip into hidden alleys and get lost in history. A guide to Lyon in this Storyboard.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardParis Photography: The Complete PhotowalksTV CollectionCurated byJefferson GrahamThe greatest photo hits of Paris--on an iPhone! The most photogenic section of the city--Montmartre. The most walkable area--Rue Cler. A guide to the 20 districts of Paris and the City of Light in slow motion. All five editions of "PhotowalksTV in Paris", all here, for you. Très belle!
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardParis: The Ten Best photo spotsCurated byJefferson GrahamIn what is arguably the most photogenic city in the world, there are so many wonderful photo opportunities in the City of Light. Here we identify ten of the best ones, to capture the greatest photo hits for your Instagram or just to wow your friends. Standing in front of the Eiffel Tower is very special. Read on, but know that every street in Paris is museum quality, so just standing on a corner of any of the 20 districts and photographing what you see will also be very special. PhotowalksTV.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardSurfing Santa!Curated byJefferson GrahamThanksgiving is now behind us, and it's time for the annual sightings of Santa Claus in a bid red wetsuit atop a red or candy-cane adorned surfboard. The history of Surfing Santa and the wonder of it all, all explored here.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardLos Angeles: Things to doCurated byJefferson GrahamLos Angeles is a sprawling city of roughly 4 million people, with 12 million in the greater area. We’ve got city life, canyons, mountains, incredible architecture with some buildings over 100 years old, traditions and our beloved beaches. Most tourists would hit Hollywood Blvd., Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and the beaches of Venice and Santa Monica over a one to two day visit. But there's more--all explored in this Storyboard!
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardWhere CAN you SAFELY bring a camera in San Francisco?Curated byJefferson GrahamYet another photographer attack in San Francisco led to a new round of tough questions: What to do? How can you do paid photo gigs in San Francisco under these circumstances? Where can you photograph, without fear? Read all about it, in the latest Storyboard.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardThe 4 must-have items in my camera bagCurated byJefferson GrahamSelfie Stick, power adapters, cables and flash drive are the items I can't live without on a vacation. There are good reasons why, explored in this Storyboard. Which ones wouldn't you leave home without?
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardSecrets of great travel photographyCurated byJefferson GrahamThere are so many variables to becoming a great travel photography, mostly dealing with timing, as well as composition, exposure and so many other factors. We explore them all in this latest Storyboard.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardThe Pumpkins of Half Moon BayCurated byJefferson GrahamHalf Moon Bay, a tiny agricultural hamlet 45 minutes south of San Francisco, claims to be the "Pumpkin Capital of the World." That may or not be true, but either way, the acres and acres of fields in Half Moon produce some beautiful pumpkins. Storyboard includes video and photos shot on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardBlue Angels Fly Over San FranciscoCurated byJefferson GrahamDuring "Fleet Week," the U.S. Navy stages air shows, boat parades, concerts and more in San Francisco, as part of a celebration that "honors the contributions of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces." Check out visual highlights in this Storyboard.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardRiding San Francisco's Cable Cars for PhotographyCurated byJefferson GrahamThe San Francisco Cable Car is a national treasure, tourist magnet, and home to some of the best photo spots in the city. From the vantage point of the Powell/Hyde line, for instance, you can pick up killer views of windy Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the world, and Alcatraz Island. All about the cars, why you want to ride them and how to go about it, in this Storyboard.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardGreat California Islands worth exploring in the fallCurated byJefferson GrahamFrom Catalina and Balboa down south to Alcatraz, Angel and Treasure Island near San Francisco, California has many idyllic island experiences awaiting travelers. Fall is the best time to see them, when the crowds have thinned out and you'll have more of the islands to yourself.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardWould you pay for e-mail? Curated byJefferson GrahamGmail is the undisputed e-mail champ, but have you considered alternatives? Big Tech could cut you off in a minute, and perhaps there's another service that's better with privacy and costs? We run them down in the latest Storyboard.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardGreat Canadian British Columbia IslandsCurated byJefferson GrahamCanada has some of the best, remote islands in the world, especially in the British Columbia province, home to many, including the Gulf Islands, Vancouver Islands and Savary, which is off the Sunshine Coast. We especially like Savary, which you can only reach via water taxi. There's no mail, no Amazon, no active police, no mayor and boy is it beautiful! Read all about it here, and the other great Canadian islands as well.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardMobile photography takes another leap forward with iPhone 14Curated byJefferson GrahamNew, higher resolution "pro" camera, advanced, sharper video features and an improved background blur in Cinematic Mode highlight Apple's new iPhone 14 lineup. Should you ditch the old phone you just bought a year ago? Are the new camera features worth it? We dive in, in-depth on this Storyboard.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardBritish Columbia's best kept secret: the Sunshine CoastCurated byJefferson GrahamThere is way more to Canada's British Columbia province than the two most visited destinations of Victoria and Vancouver. The Sunshine Coast, two inlets considered the mainland, but only accessible via boat or plane, is one of the top 5 most beautiful spots on the planet, we believe, especially for photography. Check out the videos and articles in this Storyboard to see why.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardJapan is Back!Curated byJefferson GrahamThe border to Japan looks to finally be re-opening to tourists as soon as Wednesday, which is great news for any of us who have been clamoring to visit. Japan has been closed longer than most other countries, although it did open a crack earlier this year, in June, with a huge asterisk. Yes, we could now visit, but only if we signed up with a guided tour and agreed to be supervised. Unacceptable. No thank you. Now, beginning Wednesday Sept. 7, J
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardBig Island HawaiiCurated byJefferson GrahamHawaii island, otherwise known as the "big" one, encompasses wet, lush and so green Hilo, the erupting volcano of Kilauea and sunny Hilo, not to mention coffee farms, a western cowboy town and more lava than you can shake a stick at.Come join me to explore the island in this Storyboard.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardPalos Verdes: best hidden L.A. secret for photosCurated byJefferson GrahamThe Palos Verdes Peninsula, directly in-between Redondo Beach and San Pedro/Long Beach, is our little Hawaii, in terms of lush, gorgeous scenery, with stunning vistas, cliffs and views. It's my go-to place for portrait photography. In this storyboard, all about PV, as it's called, where to go and photograph.
Jefferson GrahamStoryboardIf you hate Instagram...Curated byJefferson GrahamYou'll want to check out this Storyboard, which tracks many great photo sharing alternatives. As Instagram and Facebook say they are pivoting to video, those of us who like the static image still have many great choices. Included here are multiple guides to the various photo sharing sites, along with examples of photo sharing on SmugMug and Flipboard.
