Samples of My Work
Welcome and thank you for reviewing some of the sample files I have posted. This is only a random selection of the literally hundreds, if not thousands, of articles and photo spreads I have published over the years. I've tried to select a diverse representation of my overall work, to include my specialties.
A simple web search under my name will take you to pages of articles and photo sites to which I have contributed.
I look forward to highlighting your travel destination, restaurant, theatrical presentation, resort, activity, etc. with the power of the written word combined with creative photography.
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AmericA Magazine, Netherlands, photo spread.pdf
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This 4-page article on San Diego was published in one of the Netherlands' most popular, high-gloss travel magazines, AmericA.
I provided all the photos to accompany the feature, which was published in January, 2010
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British Airways Direct Service.pdf
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This article features the new British Airways direct San Diego-London service, launched June 2011. It was published in the San Diego Uptown Newspaper, which serves affluent communities in urban neighborhoods surrounding Downtown San Diego. The article also has a formidable online presence. -
Catalina.pdf
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This article highlights my experience as a passenger in a commercial small plane flying from San Diego to Catalina Island, with a description of the many activities we enjoyed while visiting this destination. Catalina Island is unique in its perfect combination of history, topography, pristine bays, and hiking trails with divine views. -
Elle Canada, Photo Spread.pdf
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My San Diego scenic photos were featured throughout this spread in ELLE Magazine, Canada. -
Family Circle, photo spread.pdf
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Several of my photos appeared in this Family Circle article on the beauty of San Diego as a vacation destination. -
Foam Magazine.pdf
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San Diego has something for everyone, from seniors to children to the young and beautiful! My photos cross over the decades and hopefully appeal to all....this spread in the highly-hip Foam Magazine tells it all! -
Food & Life.pdf
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This is a section of the 10-page article highlighting San Diego's cuisine, combined with its scenic attractions. My photos are featured on the attached four pages of this article. -
LA Times Lake Garda.pdf
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My travel article on Lake Garda, Italy, together with my photo, published as the front cover spread in the travel section of the LA Times. -
MOON Guidebook on San Diego.pdf
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My photos were used extensively throughout the MOON travel guide on San Diego, published by Avalon Travel in 2008. -
North End, Boston, ComUnico National Publication.pdf
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This article on the Italian North End of Boston appeared in a national Italian American magazine. I specialize in writing about Italy and Italian American communities and traditions. When I handle such topics, you will see my family name, Giovanna DiBona, listed as the byline. -
OK Magazine.pdf
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You never know which publications will need scenic photos of San Diego....or other visitor destinations. This is why I would like to start a photo file of YOUR destination, for media to draw upon if they decide to cover your area. -
Restaurant Review.pdf
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I specialize in writing theatre and restaurant reviews. This is an example of an online review of the Il Fornaio Restaurant in Coronado, California, found at this link: http://www.sandiego.org/article/Visitors/1398 -
Sample of Business Article.pdf
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During my long tenure with the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, I was very active as a business writer with emphasis on the positive economic impact of the visitor industry. This article is one of hundreds I authored; it discusses the significant economic impact of the movie industry to San Diego. -
San Diego 944 Magazine.pdf
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I provided the photos for this hip, upscale magazine that highlights San Diego's urban chic environment. -
San Diego Beaches, Living in Style.pdf
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San Diego's 70 miles of spectacular beaches must be acknowledged as one of the region's greatest assets. This article highlights the diversity of beaches found along the shoreline, from the wide sandy strands to the dramatic, craggy coasts. -
SanDiego Article in London Publication.pdf
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San Diego has a reputation among Londoners as an urban chic destination, with the advantage of 70 miles of beaches to offer the visitor. San Diego was prominently featured in this article, which highlighted my photos. -
SeaWorld, Beluga Whale, Alaska Airlines.pdf
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My photos are used in publications around the world. Alaska Airlines chose this fun shot of the Beluga Whale Encounter at SeaWorld San Diego for one of its ads. -
Star-Telegram.pdf
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Ft.Worth's "Star-Telegram" used a series of my photos in a cover article on San Diego in the Sunday travel section. -
Telephone Book Cover Photos.pdf
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The recent local AT&T and Verizon telephone books featured my San Diego photos on their covers. -
Using the Internet to Book an Italian Vacation.pdf
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This article appeared in a national Italian American magazine and covered all the ins-and-outs of booking a vacation to Italy using the internet. -
Whale Watching Photos.pdf
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This file shows my love of photographing nature in all its forms, and we are quite close to that here in San Diego, California.