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Mark Wallace travels the world on his BMW R1200 GS Adventure

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Border Crossing, Mexico, North America

The Border, El Chapo, and Cow Brains

March 28, 2016 8 Comments

Almost two weeks ago I crossed the US/Mexico border and began my quest to ride six continents on my bike. It’s been a total joy so far, but what’s taken me so long to update the blog? What’s been happening? Here’s the scoop.

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gear, North America, planning, United States

The 3,000 Mile Shakedown Ride

March 19, 2016 5 Comments

Before heading out for my big adventure I talked to every experienced rider I could find. I got a lot of great advice about gear, packing, and preparing the bike. One thing they all told me to do was a “shakedown ride”.

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Who Is Mark?

Mark Wallace is a photographer, educator, and solo world traveler. In 2014, Mark left the United States to embark on a worldwide adventure. In 2016 Mark decided to give up planes, trains, and automobiles and is now exploring the world on his motorcycle.

Mark has travelled to over 50 countries in his quest to visit every corner of the world. He’s documented his journey through his photography and videos. You can follow Mark’s adventures here and on Instagram.

Mark’s Photography Workshops

  • Studio Lighting for Glamour Photography
  • Working with Speedlights in the Studio
  • On-Location Light and Lighting
  • Digitial Photography Basics
  • Studio Lighting Essentials
  • The 3 light setup
  • Portrait Retouching with Photoshop and Lightroom
  • Photoshop Basics
  • The Shot
  • Understanding Light & Light Modifiers
  • Lightroom 4 Workflow
  • Mark's Favorite Lighting Setups
  • All Workshops

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