Macro photography is a style that has always interested me, and one that I was eager to learn as a new photographer. If you are not familiar with macro, it is a fun style of photography where focus falls close on small objects. This typically results in small objects being made larger in the photos with a magnification effect. Detail and sharpness is important. Many point and shoot cameras offer a “macro” function, which allows the lens to focus closer and get more detailed photos of a subject. On an SLR, a macro lens can be used to give 1:1... Read more
Andrea Carpio

Andrea is a photographer based in Southern California. She was given her first camera at the age of six, and hasn't been seen without a camera much since then. She loves to take new adventures - to travel, hike, camp. Her not-so-hidden talent is taking way too many cameras on most adventures. She shares the love of exploration and photography with her wife, and together, they are Wandering Always.
Latest posts by Andrea
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Photography Goals for a New Year
Posted in Culture Inspiration Tips and Tools by Andrea Carpio
January 4, 2019This time of year can be so refreshing, with a fresh start on the calendar! The start of a new year is a great time... Read more
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7 Tips for Holiday Inspired Photos
Posted in Education Tips and Tools by Andrea Carpio
December 14, 2018The holidays are one of my very favorite times to get out the camera and get creative, especially at home. So many memories are made... Read more
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Holiday Must-Have Gift Items
Posted in Education Photography Guide Tips and Tools by Andrea Carpio
November 16, 2018I am always thinking about some new piece of gear to add to my bag, and despite having a wonderful bag of gear there is... Read more
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Through the Lens: Nikon 28-300mm Lens Review
Posted in Gear Reviews by Andrea Carpio
November 7, 2018Nikon must have been thinking about coming up with a lens that would be perfect for a traveler, seamless for so many uses and really... Read more
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Capturing the Oregon Coast with the Fujifilm X100T
Posted in Inspiration by Andrea Carpio
October 12, 2018I tend to be an over-packer when it comes to traveling and camera gear. I will cut my luggage down to a bare minimum with... Read more
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Camera Review: Fujifilm X100T
Posted in Education by Andrea Carpio
September 5, 2018I tend to travel quite a bit and, being a photographer, I tend to pack a lot of gear. A few months ago, while planning... Read more
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What’s In My Camera Bag?
Posted in Education by Andrea Carpio
August 9, 2018I’m always intrigued to see what fellow travelers and adventurers tote along in their camera bags. I travel by plane and see people with small... Read more
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Mamiya M645 1000s Review
Posted in Education by Andrea Carpio
July 11, 2018The Mamiya M645 1000S was my first medium format camera. I had a friend who wrote a blog about his Mamiya, and I couldn’t stop... Read more
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Black and White Photography: Yellow 15 Filter Effects
Posted in Education by Andrea Carpio
June 27, 2018I spent several years photographing various subject with black and white film, and I always felt that there must be some way to add a... Read more