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Category: Photo Tips

A collection of interesting photo tips to help you think creatively while composing photographs during your travels.

Photography by Lola Akinmade Akerstrom

Photo Tip: Before deleting that photo, convert to black and white

by Lola AkinmadePhoto TipsPosted on November 17, 2014December 2, 20156 Comments

I hardly convert my photos into black and white. Not because I’m not a fan of the genre. I am and love how black and white can convey strong emotions…
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Budapest Night Photography by Lola Akinmade Akerstrom

Photo Tip: For night photos, focus on a single light source

by Lola AkinmadePhoto TipsPosted on November 10, 2014November 13, 20146 Comments

Some of the most enchanting images while traveling can be taken at night yet taking decent night shots remains a constant challenge for most photographers…

Travel photography by Lola Akinmade Akerstrom

Photo Tip: Look for natural light rays…Then wait

by Lola AkinmadePhoto TipsPosted on October 28, 2014November 13, 201412 Comments

Personally, I always use natural light and this means always scouting for sources of light like rays streaming through windows and doorway cracks, sunbeams being reflected off surfaces, low light from oven fires, golden light at sunrise, blue hour light just after sunset…

Travel photography by Lola Akinmade Γ…kerstrΓΆm

Photo Tip: Capturing ordinary moments in travel photography

by Lola AkinmadePhoto TipsPosted on August 13, 2014November 13, 20142 Comments

People often feel that to be taken seriously as a travel photographer, they need to scale Mount Everest, camp out on hanging tents off sheer rock faces, deep sea dive with sharks, and go to the extreme in every way to get noticed…

Photo Composition Tip: Get relaxed portraits in seconds

by Lola AkinmadePhoto TipsPosted on February 10, 2014November 13, 20145 Comments

Here are two surefire tips that have helped me get decent travel portraits in very little time.

Photo Composition Tip: How to Capture Sense of Place

by Lola AkinmadePhoto TipsPosted on September 16, 2013November 13, 201418 Comments

With regards to travel photography, everyone talks about “sense of place”.

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To say it’s an incredible blessing to have childhood friends who are essentially your sisters and continue to celebrate together over 4.5 decades later is such a privilege and joy.

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Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

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I couldn’t be there in person and sent these acceptance videos which I’m also sharing here. Thank you dear Bokani for picking up the awards in absentia πŸ™πŸ½

#awards #literaryexcellence #influentialauthor #ineverymirrorshesblack #literaryaward #nordic #diaspora
Thank you @afrocommunity_now and #AfricanImpact2025 for the incredible honor. I am grateful and humbled that I get to use my voice to help others feel seen, acknowledged, and listened to πŸ™πŸ½πŸ€ŽπŸ–€

I couldn’t be there in person and sent these acceptance videos which I’m also sharing here. Thank you dear Bokani for picking up the awards in absentia πŸ™πŸ½

#awards #literaryexcellence #influentialauthor #ineverymirrorshesblack #literaryaward #nordic #diaspora
Thank you @afrocommunity_now and #AfricanImpact2025 for the incredible honor. I am grateful and humbled that I get to use my voice to help others feel seen, acknowledged, and listened to πŸ™πŸ½πŸ€ŽπŸ–€

I couldn’t be there in person and sent these acceptance videos which I’m also sharing here. Thank you dear Bokani for picking up the awards in absentia πŸ™πŸ½

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I’m 47.

I’ve known both Esohe @photographybyesohe and Dr. Rukayat since I was 3 years old. 

Since we were toddlers.

To say it’s an incredible blessing to have childhood friends who are essentially your sisters and continue to celebrate together over 4.5 decades later is such a privilege and joy.

A special thank you to my beautiful chosen family β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’›

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #friendship #friendslikefamily
I’m 47.

I’ve known both Esohe @photographybyesohe and Dr. Rukayat since I was 3 years old. 

Since we were toddlers.

To say it’s an incredible blessing to have childhood friends who are essentially your sisters and continue to celebrate together over 4.5 decades later is such a privilege and joy.

A special thank you to my beautiful chosen family β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’›

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #friendship #friendslikefamily
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I’m 47. I’ve known both Esohe @photographybyesohe and Dr. Rukayat since I was 3 years old. Since we were toddlers. To say it’s an incredible blessing to have childhood friends who are essentially your sisters and continue to celebrate together over 4.5 decades later is such a privilege and joy. A special thank you to my beautiful chosen family β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’› #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #friendship #friendslikefamily
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And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’›

Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York!

My heart is full. 

Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› 

Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š 

Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Thank you for your support! ❀️

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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And that’s a wrap of our US @bitterhoneybook hardback tour for 2025! πŸ’™πŸ’› Thank you to the exquisite @_completelybooked for being such a fabulous host and to @ptknitwear for the incredibly cozy space β€οΈπŸ’› Thank you to every single one of you who came out in New York! My heart is full. Grab multiple copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› Share this very special book with your friends and family and bookclubs πŸ™ŒπŸΎ Tell your booksellers to stock it πŸ“š Leave your reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Thank you for your support! ❀️ #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½

Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’–

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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Popped into @williammorrowbooks / @harpercollins to finally meet my wonderful team behind @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› We did it! She’s now out in the world and her journey has only just begun. Thank you so much for all your hard work πŸ™πŸ½ Also got to hang with my friend @thecancan! πŸ’– #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️

To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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DC feels so much like home. I lived 10mins away in Alexandria, VA for years. I spent my 20s here ❀️ To have this talk facilitated by my incredible friend and author extraordinaire @laurenfsharma at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial Library felt so reverent and special. My heart is full πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’™πŸ’› Thank you @mahoganybooks for an incredible night and thank you @robinshavewings @pollyirungu @triplefqueenb @kwinmosby @dopest_ethiopienne for your warmth and friendship πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ Thank you to every single person who came out! What a crowd πŸ™πŸ½ #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea!

Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½

#booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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When I tell you @see.jess.travel and @northbypn created the most magical and intentional space for our Baltimore book stop, these photos don’t do it enough justice. You are incredible. Thank you! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ Jessica gave every guest β€œtheir flowers” with quotes from my books attached to them. Simply stunning πŸ’– 🌸 Plus amazing pastries and coffee/tea! Thank you @thebookishhottie for being such an incredible interlocutor with fabulous questions ❀️ and @mahoganybooks for supplying copies of @bitterhoneybook πŸ’™πŸ’› Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday afternoon to join us for tea and a talk. I appreciate you πŸ™πŸ½ #booktour #booklauch #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook
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Did you know my creative agency @geotravelermedia also runs an online academy called Geotraveler Media Academy (launched in 2020)? What an incredible ride it’s been since starting The Academy in 2020. Since then, hundreds of you signed up, have grown along your individual paths, and supported our work, including sending us wonderful testimonials! Heading into 2026, we will be undergoing a major revamp to make sure we’re serving our community in the very best ways possible. We will be sharing more resources and updated tools to aid you in your journey towards evolving as a storyteller across multiple platforms - from travel writing and photography to fiction and nonfiction, including self-development resources, travel retreats, and development trips around the world. Starting today until December 31 (that’s right, until the end of the year), all courses are 50% off. Simply use the code -> YEAREND <- during checkout here - https://academy.geotravelermedia.com/l/products. Link is in the profile too. If you’ve already bought courses, you will still have access to those afterwards so no worries there. Looking forward to seeing you all at Geotraveler Media Academy! #onlinecourses #academy #digitalcourses #onlineschool #visualstorytelling #storytelling
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