
Finding The Universe Blog
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Travel stories, tips, and photography advice for travelers. Finding The Universe is a travel blog from Laurence and Jessica Norah, who have been traveling and writing about it since June 2009.
Finding The Universe Blog
1M ago
I wanted to share a guide of how I designed and furnished my home office as a photographer. As a travel photographer, I spend a lot of time out in the world taking photos of beautiful places. On the flip side of that, I also spend a good chunk of time at home sitting in ..read more
Finding The Universe Blog
2M ago
Jess and I have family in Omaha, which means we’ve visited the city a number of times over the years. In that time, we’ve visited a great many of Omaha’s sights and attractions. So we wanted to put together a quick guide to our favorite things to do in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha is the largest ..read more
Finding The Universe Blog
4M ago
As a professional photographer who runs a photography business, including an online photography course, I am often asked if I have any tips on how to run a successful photography business. I also get e-mails from time to time from readers asking me why their photos aren’t selling. Possibly they’ve set up an online photo ..read more
Finding The Universe Blog
4M ago
Jess and I are lucky enough to travel a lot, with our travels taking us to all sorts of locations and venues around the world. Whilst most of our travels don’t require us to wear formal clothing, there are sometimes occasions where we do need to dress up a bit. This might be because the ..read more
Finding The Universe Blog
6M ago
Pompeii is one of the most well-known archaeological sites in Italy, and a popular attraction for visitors. We’ve visited Pompeii a number of times over the years, (Laurence first visited in 1995) and in this guide we’re going to share everything you need to know to plan your own visit to Pompeii. There’s a lot ..read more
Finding The Universe Blog
7M ago
A photography accessory that I find useful for all sorts of things as a professional photographer is a photography bean bag. These are a versatile and highly portable product which can be used for a range of different types of photography. I first got into using a photography bean bag when Jess and I went ..read more
Finding The Universe Blog
8M ago
If you’re a fan, as I am, of the Game of Thrones TV show, you should know that you can actually tour the Game of Thrones studio where many scenes from the show were filmed. The Linen Mill Studios is found in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, just outside Belfast. It is where many iconic scenes from ..read more
Finding The Universe Blog
9M ago
I’ve used many camera setups through my years as a professional photographer. However, one thing that has remained the same for a long time across multiple camera setups is the camera strap system I’ve been using. Since I first bought my Peak Design Slide and Clutch camera straps in 2015, I’ve been pretty much exclusively ..read more
Finding The Universe Blog
9M ago
If you are planning a trip to London you are probably hoping to try some of the local British food and drink. But other than fish and chips and a pint of beer, you might be wondering what else you should be trying, and where you should go to get the best of what’s on ..read more
Finding The Universe Blog
9M ago
Alton Towers is one of our favourite theme parks in the UK. It’s home to a great many rides and attractions, from the kid-friendly rides and shows in CBeebies Land to the high-octane thrill rides such as the Smiler and Nemesis Reborn. It is the largest theme park in the UK, and we’ve have been ..read more