5 Steps to a Better Photo from the Plane Window

Ever find yourself hitting like on those great photos people take from the plane windows? Ever wonder why yours don't look the same? Well wonder no more! Here's five steps that will help you get the perfect photo next time yourself flying high above.
1. Clean the window
Think about how many people put their dirty faces and hands up against that glass all day long. Women with their make up, people's body oils... all that does is make for an ugly photo. Take the drink napkin and give your window a good wipe down. I personally like to use wet ones. Carry a pack of those in your carry on and you've got an instantly clean window. Don't have wet ones on you? Use your drink napkin and wet it with some hand sanitizer. Most people carry some of that with them.

2. Any seat works

Scored the window seat? Great! Didn't? Don't fret! On long flights people tend to get up to stretch their legs or use the restroom. Snap away while their not in their seat. Or better yet... become friends with your row mates. Spark up a conversation and they won't mind then if you ask to take a quick photo out the window. They might even be interested in trying to take a good one themselves.

3. Control the Glare

Flying during the day can bring challenges of the sun glaring onto the glass. Flying at night can bring people to turn on their cabin light that reflects onto the glass. To control the glare make sure you get your phone camera right up against the glass. That will control any reflections and most of the glare from inside lights.

4. Think forward and backwards

Most people generally take photos of the things coming up in front of them. Don't forget about the things you've just flown over. Point your camera done to see the ground. Then point your camera towards what you just passed. You can get some of the plane in the photo and maybe even the Rockies you just passed. So not only do you have the plane in view but you've got an amazing backdrop.

5. Focus!

Remember you are aboard a plane and moving at top speed. Tap that screen to get your mountains, rivers, clouds etc into focus. While blurring can be artsy it's not exactly what your looking for if you want to actually make out that river or snowy mountains.

The next time you find yourself travelling on a plane think about one or all of these tips. They could help you achieve a greater photo #fromtheplanewindow

My New Favorite Thing!

I had a great discovery this past weekend. I had been hearing about an iphone application called iheartradio but never really gave it much though. Friday, I finally gave in and downloaded it. Um, hello! I fell in love! It's amazing! 

It allows you to basically listen to any radio station within the United States. Since Friday, that's all I've been listening to in the car. I also discovered that there's a Christmas in July station and since all of you know how much I love Christmas... guess what I've been listening to! It's totally got me wanting to go Christmas shopping and stringing up lights. I'm attending a Christmas in July party tonight so that should help hold me over! 

What I also love about it, is that I can listen to L.A's 102.7 KISS FM. It's no secret that when I went to California earlier in the summer that I loved it and had a great time. I've also made it no secret that I want to live there. So when I realized I can listen to my favorite L.A. radio station I was very excited! I also get to hear the local commercials (which I usually hate) and hear their local news. It's amazing and it makes me wish I was driving on the 101 instead of my local highway. 

If you don't already have the application on your phone.... get it, you'll love it! 

Friends & iphones

First of all have you entered my giveaway? 

Yesterday, I was able to meet up with my friend Miranda from Hangin Loose with the Tucci's. Thankfully, our crazy schedules allowed us to meet up for some early morning Starbucks. She's moving to Hawaii in mere days... lucky lady! I couldn't be anymore happier for you. We've been friends for a long time and I'm so glad to see you happy and getting everything you deserve out of life. I hope we'll get to see each other soon.

Now, with that said, today, marks the day that I am finally able to upgrade my current phone which is a Samsung Propel

to an iPhone without having to pay 3483498 dollars for the upgrade. So to iphone or not to iphone? That is the question. 

For months, I've been so excited for this but recently, I've began to wonder if I'll like it. A ton of my friends have one and most of my co-workers do as well. I think the only thing that's really stopping me from rushing to the store is the fact that it doesn't have a keypad with genuine keys there. I've always had that. 

I'm big on texting and I've seen how they look like an IM. Not gonna lie... not too impressed. I've also tried out the keyboard for texting and I found it very hard to use. People keep telling me I'll get use to it, but I don't know... I'm not convinced. 

What's really drawing me in though, is the apps. I've used a ton of them via friend's iphone and they are awesome! I could sit for hours just using the phone and going through different applications. 

So.... help me make the decision. Do you iphone? What do you hate or love about it the most? If you have one, what's your favorite application? 

Texting v. Talking

I'm a big fan of texting. I can text while I'm at work but it's impossible to talk on the phone. If I had my choice though I'd always choose talking over texting though. There's just something about getting to hear the persons voice.  

So...do you prefer to text or talk?