Boston Walking Tours - PhotoWalks, Boston MA

2008-09-28T16:54:00.003-04:00

Looking for non-Italian food in the North End is a challenge. Tucked in a little corner of the neighborhood near the waterfront is Flamepoeira, a cafe and art gallery on 3 Lewis Street. I immediately felt its warm and friendly environment when I entered. The room is lined with beautiful paintings by its owner, Langelo. And, to capitalize on the art theme, Langelo named each dish after a famous artist. What a creative menu! It took me awhile to decide what to have. I finally settled on the Renoir - chicken lemon grass fried rice.

2008-07-28T14:40:00.003-04:00

Gordon's Guide is a great website for researching and planning your next trip. There are listings for a variety of adventure vacations throughout the world specific to your interest: photography, biking, hiking, hot air ballooning, kayaking, horseback riding, dude ranches, and even a Hollywood TV star fantasy camp!

2008-07-21T17:54:00.004-04:00

Well, it has been awhile since my last post. Here's what's happening in the world of PhotoWalks and beyond:

Scavenger Hunts are so much fun that I decided to create a special photo tour. Hunt for clues on a walking tour throughout Boston and discover the hidden treasures that make great photo ops. Check my blog for updates on the PhotoWalks Scavenger Hunt. Coming Soon!

The Aquarium PhotoWalks tour is an underwater photographic adventure and will launch in the fall of 2008. Stay tuned for updates on my blog.

Have you heard about the world's first wireless memory card? It's now possible to upload your photos from your digital camera to your computer or favorite photo site. http://www.eye.fi/

Another cool thing: PicLens transforms your browser into a full-screen, 3D experience for photos and videos across the web. http://www.piclens.com/

2008-02-29T11:43:00.002-05:00

A friend recently told me about Hindsight Media, a company in Cambridge, MA that makes creative mini-movies of a person's life from photos or video clips. It will be one of the highlights of a family celebration.

2007-12-14T09:53:00.000-05:00

Founded in 1634, Boston Common is the first public park in America. The British soldiers used it as a campground and cows used it as pastureland. In what year were the cows banned from grazing on the Boston Common?

Correct answer: 1830

Winner - Karen, NH

2007-11-28T14:11:00.000-05:00

What global news agency gave its photographers digital cameras in 1996 that changed the way images were captured?

Correct answer: Associated Press (AP)

Winner - Tim Byrne of Portland, Maine - www.timbyrnephoto.com

Congratulations Tim!

2007-11-21T12:32:00.000-05:00

To kick off the holiday gift giving season, I will be posting a Trivia Question each Wednesday until December 19. In keeping with the PhotoWalks concept, questions will focus on either Boston's history or photography.

The first person to e-mail me the correct answer by the following Wednesday will win a PhotoWalks Gift Certificate for one tour (value $25). (Winner cannot enter contest more than once.)The winner's name will be posted on my blog. OK...here it goes...Good luck!

What was the name of Paul Revere's horse?

Congratulations to the first winner of the PhotoWalks Trivia Contest!

Winner - Ronald Borman of Rotterdam, Netherlands
Correct Answer: Brown Beauty

2007-11-18T12:38:00.000-05:00

The Photo Galleries page has a new look. I created slideshows for each tour. New photos will be added from time to time.

2007-10-19T22:19:00.001-04:00

Here are a few photography quotes I think are great and so true!

There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer. ~Ansel Adams

The camera can photograph thought. ~Dirk Bogarde

Pictures always should have a special story behind it or a special meaning to the photographer. –Anonymous

Pictures hold life's experiences. And I feel that with every experience you learn something. Therefore, you learn something with every picture you take. -Anonymous

2007-10-18T09:20:00.000-04:00

Creative gift ideas for the holidays! I came across these two sites that offer custom photo jewelry and accessories: earrings, necklaces, rings, keychains and more.

Kathy Lo Rocks

Kimbra Studios

2007-10-12T08:33:00.000-04:00

There's always something new on the horizon at PhotoWalks. I'm developing a new underwater photographic adventure tour at the New England Aquarium!

Keep checking my blog for updates and more details. Let me know what you think of the Aquarium Photos.

2007-06-08T10:01:00.000-04:00

Thank you for visiting my Blog. As I write this first entry, it’s hard for me to believe that PhotoWalks has entered its 6th season. It’s been an amazing journey. I had no idea where my entrepreneurial dream was going to take me, but I braced myself for the twists and turns of the ride. What an experience it’s been so far.

On May 1, 2002, PhotoWalks began with only two tours: Beacon Hill Masterpieces and Postcards of Boston. Four days later, I was so excited to receive my first phone call for a tour of Beacon Hill. Over 100 people took a photo tour by the time first season ended. PhotoWalks has come a long way since then. Believe it or not, I consider my first season one of my greatest successes. The business was new, there was little publicity or Internet exposure and over 100 people somehow found PhotoWalks. Today, there are five PhotoWalks tours and plans are in the works for tours in other cities.

The greatest joy that has evolved out of PhotoWalks for me is meeting so many wonderful people over the years. We meet as strangers and end up having a connection after walking around Boston for less than two hours. Thank you so much for your support, interest, and enthusiasm. You encouraged me to launch more photo tours and expand my business. I am thrilled to receive your e-mails with creative pictures. I have also learned from so many of you too! Sharing our knowledge with one another is so rewarding, isn’t it?

What are my plans for this Blog? Oh…to let you know what’s new, what’s next and what’s happening at PhotoWalks. Every now and then, I’ll include a hot tip that will take your photography skills to a new level, upcoming photography event, or a Web site that may be of interest. Stay tuned…