[EXPERT] The Real Reason You Need a Vacation Home (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)

What if the most valuable part of owning a vacation home isn’t the real estate itself… but the moments the house makes possible? Just in time for the holidays, today’s expert episode explores how to make the most of the time we share with the people we love, and how to capture those memories to last a lifetime.

This Week’s Expert:
Nicole Smith, Founder and CEO of Flytographer, reveals how a single bad selfie in Paris sparked a global travel-photography company and completely changed the way millions of travelers document their vacations. Nicole breaks down why meaningful memories matter, how to be more intentional with the photos you take, and the simple storytelling techniques that make family trips (and vacation homes!) feel richer, more connected, and truly unforgettable.

Tune in to learn:
-Why most travelers are documenting their vacations all wrong (and how to fix it)
-How to capture emotion, rituals, and micro-moments that make any vacation home stand out
-The storytelling principles every vacation-home owner should use when photographing their property
-The biggest mistakes people make when taking photos on vacation
-Why your vacation home becomes a powerful marker of time and how to preserve those memories for years to come

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