Samantha K Schmidt

This week I had the opportunity to take a few friends to one of my favorite travel destinations. St. Augustine is a Florida treasure filled with history and culture. The city is only a short drive from Central Florida, so we gathered our cameras and headed east. If you are planning a trip to Florida, St. Augustine should certainly be on your list. Not only does the city date back to the 1500's, but the atmosphere is the closest thing to island life outside of the Florida Keys. The city streets are lined with locally owned businesses with handmade crafts and restaurants with fresh seafood straight out of the Atlantic. Here are just a few of the must-do's when you are in the city. - Take an Old Town Trolley Tour . Not only does the tour give you an opportunity to learn the history of this amazing city, it also allows you to hop on and off at different locations without taking a taxi.  - Go inside the Castillo de San Marcos . This architectural gem was built in 169...

Gadgets for Vloggers by samantha-k89 on Polyvore Just in time for Black Friday shopping. Here are my top 5 gadget gifts for the vlogger in your life. 1. Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens: The olloclip 4-in-1 gives you creative options for both photo and video. The widescreen option is perfect for vlogging and the lense is compact so its great for on the go. They also have a new lens for the iPhone 6 Plus which you can preorder now. 2. iStabilizer Flex: I personally own the iStabilizer and it is great as a desktop tripod or hand grip. You can also bend the legs for flexible filming. 3. Mophie Juice Pack: Juice up any device with this mobile battery pack. This power station is fast and compact for easy traveling. 4. iPhone 6 Plus: Never carry a bulky camera again. The iPhone 6 plus films in 1080 HD and has a 5.5" retina display for easy viewing. 5. iPad Mini with Retina Display: The iPad mini is still my favorite iPad for it's small compact design. The retina displa...