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Travel, Photography Mark Guillermo Travel, Photography Mark Guillermo

A Winter Fling with the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 in Tokyo

Is this the perfect fast prime for street photography? Almost. Tokyo in the winter has a special kind of magic—crisp air, golden sun, and that cinematic light that just begs to be photographed. For this trip, I decided to bring along a lens I’d been curious (and honestly, a little intimidated) about: the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2. Spoiler alert: it’s a beast—in more ways than one.

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Travel, Photography Mark Guillermo Travel, Photography Mark Guillermo

Eurotrip 2024: Leg 2 — From NYC to the High Seas

From Delta One pampering at JFK to a chaotic EasyJet hop across Europe, the second leg of our 2024 Eurotrip was a whirlwind. We recharged in a capsule hotel at London Gatwick, navigated Italian trains and buses, and finally boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise from Ravenna. Along the way, there was pizza (of course), surprises, and the kind of travel chaos that makes for the best stories.

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Photography, Travel Mark Guillermo Photography, Travel Mark Guillermo

Eurotrip 2024: A Layover in the City That Never Sleeps

The first leg of our 2024 Eurotrip kicked off with a whirlwind layover in New York City. With just 10 hours to spare, we packed in iconic eats, meaningful moments at the 9/11 Memorial, and a few must-see sights—including that famous cookie. A quick taste of the city before jetting off to London, but just enough to feel the buzz of NYC under our feet.

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