Photography Tips for your next Photo Walk Adventures

Going on a photo walk adventure ? Today we are talking about short easy tips on photography and gear to make your photography better! We take quick stroll through one of Clermont's best state parks; Ferndale Reserve in Clermont, Florida.

Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, going on a photo walk will influence you to go out and take more pictures.

Photo walks are essentially for toning your skills as a photographer or videographer, learning about yourself as a creative, and experiencing different places that will reset your daily routines. Being stuck in the “4 walls” of any place is not good for your creativity and your health, so I always encourage anyone I meet to take time to enjoy nature and walk in wonder.

Also take the time to meet new friends and make new rivals on these photowalks, it will benefit you having a healthy competitive relationship, you never know if this person will be helping you or you helping them on their project or they helping you.

Photo by Bryan Hernandez (@bryanhdz07)

Couple of tips for going on a photo walk start with these basics:

• Know the place you are going by researching online, use google maps and social media, I would ask around. I myself when I get to a location, I scout and walk the location first, then I don’t even use my camera, but then coming back I start taking photos.

• Choosing your camera gear is important; pack the essentials!, its like camping “you bring what you can carry”. Bring what is needed, like if its primes lenses then bring; like a wide lens (23mm). medium (50mm) or short telephoto (100mm macro) or a zoom lens with a constant aperture. these are just suggestions. A good tripod that is light is very nice (carbon fiber). Also spare batteries. ND filters and polarizers. lens cloths also are important. Plenty of water if you are in Florida. All these things that I have mentioned is just opinion based at the end of the day bring what you think its best and take note.

• Capture what resonates with you and captures your eye. From a photographer’s frame of reference, immerse yourself in the environment and keep an eye out for anything that looks interesting and tells a story.

• Last tip and most important learn to shoot on your own as well, hones those skills, these trip can be also be use for a time of self reflection.

photo by @bryanmgarces

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Nature Brings You Joy!

“Nature's beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude”

Louie Schwartzberg

@bryanmgarces Mead Gardens, Winter Park, Florida

Go out and experience nature, get away from all the white noise and restlessness that keeps your mind and heart numb.

@bryanmgarces Mead Gardens, Winter Park, Florida

Find comfort in the radiant blue skies, the tall swaying trees, the springy blades of grass, the mirror like bodies of water, all will bring you joy to your body and soul!

@bryanmgarces Mead Gardens, Winter Park, Florida

Our creator, made nature accessible to us for the very reason that we can find him in nature. Go and explore like you were 5 years old again for that is one of the keys of a healthy lifestyle.

@bryanmgarces Mead Gardens, Winter Park, Florida

Wako Taco one of the best authentic Mexican food in Orlando Florida!

"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."   

  ― Luciano Pavarotti

If you ever had that unyielding hunger or that roaring craving for authentic Mexican food but with a cool masked luchador themed eatery with popping colors; well look no further, go and check out Wako Taco authentic Mexican eatery.

Wako line and people are hungry

They have the best tasty tacos in the longwood area, they are close to the intersection of Ronald Reagan and State Rd 434. For some its a travel, but let me say that you will not regret getting there and having a luchador taco.

Everything is freshly made to the order, they are swift with your order. It also depends on the time of day, I went after rush hour so no wait time, but if you do wait no worries their food will not dissatisfy you, your taste-buds and you will be in taco heaven before you know it.

They have your favorites white rice, black beans, refried beans, cilantro, guacamole, pico de gallo, and freshly sliced avocado, and they happily customize in accordance your likes/dislikes.

Amazing delicious food edited with VSCO

All the menu items do not come with chips but you can have a side order of blue tortilla chips for $2, or even better $3 for chips and a dip

Definitely try the free homemade hot sauce at the counter, there's a mind and hot. I really liked the hot sauce, it didn't seem to spicy at first but it has a after kick, I did love it though.

So definitely make it over to Wako Taco! you will have great time, you can also buy luchador masks at the counter a super plus for anyone that like wrestling.

Giannis Cafe Italian Restaurant

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

― Hippocrates

You know when you been to a town like many times but then its like you find this hidden food gem, and you are like “why have I missed this before”. That is exactly how I felt like when I found out about Gianni’s Cafe.

I came to Mt. Dora just to chill and hang out, cause Mt.Dora is the most laid back fun town to take photos of wildlife and just historic finding and things. So at one point I got hungry and wanted pizza, but I didn’t want to go to far, so I pulled up google on my phone and search for an Italian restaurant near me. Sure enough Giannis pulled up in the search. I was like “Giannis what is this place that I never heard of it before”. Unknown to me and to my luck was in walking distance from where I was at that moment. So I decided to take a walk; because walking is good for you of course.

Giannis Cafe (Inside the restaurant)

When I was disappointed that they didn't have pizza. However, the waiter suggested the pasta creation, OMG!!! That was heaven. I got a caesar salad and spaghetti ( cause I love spaghetti). The pasta was delicious and fresh, cooked al dente to perfection!. I mean everything on my table was tasty and wonderful.

Freshly made spaghetti at Geanni’s

This is definitely one of those hidden gems, asloif you didn’t know Giannis, is a family owned and operated, full service Italian Restaurant. The chef Gianni Liverotti is the owner of the place and is Italian. The food really tastes like you are dining in Italy. and service is fast and friendly.

My first time at Giannis and will definitely be back. Food was excellent, prices are great and service was outstanding. I will definitely will make this restaurant one of my favorites. I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion. Finally found a good place for fresh Italian food with great atmosphere.