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  • How to edit iPhone Photos for Instagram (Outdoors Version!)

    October 28, 2023

    How to edit iPhone Photos for Instagram (Outdoor Creator Version), tips on color grading, editing in Lightroom and success on Instagram

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  • a photographer chasing winter sunrises on Lake Superior's North Shore

    North Shore Winter Photography Bucket List

    October 29, 2021

    Winter on the North Shore of Lake Superior is incredible. Frozen waterfalls, icescapes, and snow make for picture perfect and Instagram-worthy moments! Here are 20 photo locations and ideas for winter photography on Minnesota’s North…

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  • How to viral on IG reels

    How to go “Viral” on Instagram Reels

    May 14, 2021

    Instagram Reels is s great way to grow your account and expand your reach. With over one billion users on Instagram, Reels is a great way to expand your reach.

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  • Instagram Grid for Creators

    How to Use Instagram for Photographers & Creators

    May 5, 2021

    Instagram is an incredibly powerful tool. Here are 10 smart ways to use Instagram for photographers and creators including creating a community, and making sales.

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  • moose photo shot on a canon Rebel

    3 Best Affordable Cameras for Adventure Photography

    May 3, 2021

    Looking for the best affordable camera for adventure photography? Read this article for the best adventure photography cameras

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  • clear water and ripples with Empire Bluff in the background taken from the water at sleeping bear dunes

    Is Geotagging Ruining the Outdoors?

    April 29, 2021

    Is Geotagging ruining the outdoors? Your refusal to share outdoor locations and trails might be less about protecting the environment than you think.

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  • Hiker in the mountains of Glacier National Park

    How to Edit Photos for Incredible Adventure Photography

    February 27, 2021

    The first thing you need to start taking incredible photos is an understanding of composition and lighting. The second thing? You need to develop your own style and learn how to edit in order to…

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maddymarq

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
📍Northwoods & Lake Superior
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Classic road trip 🤷🏼‍♀️ Classic road trip 🤷🏼‍♀️
Sorry my gut feeling hurt yours Sorry my gut feeling hurt yours
Apostle islands appreciation post♥️🛶 (+announcemen Apostle islands appreciation post♥️🛶 (+announcement 👀)Announcing the winners of the @freshwater.paddler.symposium women’s scholarship! Congrats Ashlee B, Shauna M, Lina M and Erika P 🎉Check your emails for more info :)Thanks so much to everyone who applied! It’s been my dream to help get more women out on the water and confident in the outdoors without it costing an arm and leg, and this has been an incredible way for me to do that, all while supporting a local nonprofit/event ♥️ go follow @freshwater.paddler.symposium and consider joining us this June out on the water!
Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️ You’ll need: Lettuc Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️You’ll need:LettuceRed onionCucumber Bell pepper or tomato Lemon (all my veggies came straight from the fridge at home!)TofuNaan bread or pitaOlive oilFeta Tzatziki sauceSchwarma sauce/seasoning (I subbed enchilada sauce + turmeric in a pinch)Come say hi at @maddymarq for Midwest adventure ideas & tips🏕️♥️
No-build Subaru car camping setup🚗🏕️ No-build Subaru car camping setup🚗🏕️
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