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Aruban born and bred Steve Francees has a passion for photography. Being a local photographer he knows the hidden
gems of this island and captures them in an amazing way. As a Family and Landscape photographer Steve is ready to create
your next ‘vacation memories’, morning and/or sunset shots. T: (297) 738-0777, M: stevefrancees@hotmail.com,
www.instagram.com/stevefrancees and www.stevefrancees.com

Dutch architecture downtown Tram downtown

If you go downtown, you will see this very beautiful Dutch architecture. Very colorful and
you must take some shots of this beautiful building. It’s the Strada Complex at the Daniel Leo The tram is a must go on while in Aruba, you can get on the tram at
Plaza. A very well maintained building and I love this architectural piece of art. There are also various spots and this single-track tram will take you through down-
more beautiful architectural buildings like the Royal Plaza. Amsterdam Manor is also a very town. You can also go on the roof deck where you can shoot stun-
nice Dutch architectural building located across the Eagle Beach. I would love to see more ning pictures of Oranjestad. It’s free of charge and it’s a very cozy
new buildings with this classical architecture on my island. experience. A possible starting point is at the Aruba Port Authority
station where from the tram will take you to the main street. Don’t
Beach Shot forget to get off the tram to do some shopping in the main street.
You can also make a stop and see my Coast 2 Coast photo collage
of Aruba landscapes at the store named Maggy’s.

LG Smith Blvd

Morning shots are spectacular and a must do but there are some tricks needed to get a
proper exposure. Your cellular is pre-programed to avoid over-exposed pictures when de-
tecting white sandy beaches, this feature is in your cellphone and will ruin your picture. This Lloyd Gaston Smith (1891-1958) was the first president of the Lago
is because when the sensor sees too much white, it will automatically darken your picture, Oil Refinery from 1933 - 1946, the government of Aruba inaugu-
so your nice white beaches will end up looking grey. You must focus by touch on the screen rated a bust of L. G. Smith in front of the Cultural Center on Sep-
on the face of the person, wait for the green circle, than very quick take the shot. This will tember 16, 1961. Also, this main road connecting the airport with
give you a nice color-balanced picture with nice blue and white colors. This picture is from the hotel area was named after him. The mall in the picture is the
a beach photo shoot of Taylor and Matt that I did a few weeks ago. Renaissance Mall.