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Hi There! I’m stoked to have you here! I’m Peter Rickloff and I am a Travel & Lifestyle Photographer. If I had to narrow down what I’m passionate about, my top two would be travel and photography. My parents instilled in me from a young age the importance of travel and experiencing different places and cultures. I have been fortunate enough to visit more than 50 states and over 40 states in my short 29 years on Earth. I believe that travel changes people for the better, and I hope my stories inspire you to see more of this beautiful planet.

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January 21, 2020

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December 31, 2019

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Without a doubt the best birthday trip I’ve ever

Without a doubt the best birthday trip I’ve ever taken was the week in the Virgin Islands on @legacyyachting yachting with my favorite people. I haven’t been very active on Instagram lately mostly because I haven’t felt very creative. I’ve been channeling my creativity in other ways like cooking and other stuff around the house. I’ve been 100% focused on keeping this platform about travel and photography, but since I’m not traveling, and haven’t been taking very many photos would you be interested in seeing those other creative outlets like cooking? How are you staying creative during this time at home?
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Daydreaming of this day monkeying around at the @s

Daydreaming of this day monkeying around at the @soggydollarbar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands!
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I have been super unmotivated to edit, post, or even think about creative ideas for the past week or so. Not sure if I need to step back and just take a little time to do other things, or if I should try and push through and create something new in this super unmotivating time. Website traffic is way down, views and likes are way down, campaigns are cancelled or postponed. I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s hard to figure out what to do in the mean time.
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How are you staying creative in this time of global pandemic?
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On a positive note I want to help support local businesses and restaurants that are affected by the forced closures and occupancy limits, so I’m going to give away three $15 @ubereats gift cards! All you have to do is share this post in your story and tag me and your favorite local restaurant to have a chance to win! I’ll randomly choose winners tomorrow (3/20) afternoon!
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Since it doesn’t seem like we will be traveling

Since it doesn’t seem like we will be traveling any time soon, I’m going to be trying to catch up on edits from my last two trips. If your social distancing like you should, now is a great time to work on skills that you have been wanting to improve on, catch up on reading for pleasure, learn new techniques that you can put into practice once this whole coronavirus pandemic blows over. One of my favorite ways for learning new techniques and improving my photography and editing is @skillshare! Check out my story for two free months!
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How are you spending your additional time at home?
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When you grow up in a particular place doing parti

When you grow up in a particular place doing particular things, I feel like you end up taking some of those things for granted. Spending 5 nights in the Virgin Islands on a beautiful boat made me realize how lucky I was to grow up on boats in Lake Erie. There is nothing quite like the gentle rocking of the sea as you watch the sun fall below the horizon, or waking up to a million different shades of blue in the seas around you as you enjoy a nice cup of coffee outside.
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Is there a place or activity that you didn’t realize how much you loved until you moved away from it?
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"There's nothing more beautiful than the way the o

"There's nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it's sent away."
—Sarah Kay
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For me the ocean or really any large body of water is a source of inspiration. Where else can you find that many different shades of blue. Also, the ocean seems to have emotions whether it’s the anger of big waves crashing, or the peaceful still at sunrise, I can’t think of any other place that has the ability to convey these feelings. That’s why whenever I’m feeling uninspired the first place I go is the ocean.
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Where do you draw your inspiration?
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A lot of the top places you see people recommend a

A lot of the top places you see people recommend are underwhelming and super crowded. Our trip to The Baths on Virgin Gorda were neither! These stunning rock formations and natural pools had epic light and after a bit of a hike were nearly cleared out so we had most of it to ourselves! Definitely one of the most beautiful places that I have ever visited in the Caribbean! :
Do you have a favorite island in the Caribbean?
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@barbells_n_bows21 21 with the little mermaid pose
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May your sand be white, your sunshine warm, your w

May your sand be white, your sunshine warm, your waters clear, and your tans stay dark. Missing my vacation fam already. Thanks for making this trip the most memorable one ever!
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Who is ready to start planning their next trip as soon as they get home?
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My happy place 🏝 : We are home from the trip of

My happy place 🏝 :
We are home from the trip of a lifetime celebrating my 30th birthday with my closest friends. We island hopped around the Virgin Islands, but all of us were in awe when we got to Virgin Gorda and the Baths. A lot more to come from this incredible trip! Even though I didn’t shoot photos everyday, I still ended up with around 2000 to go through pick my favorites and edit, including my first ever engagement photos session with my sister in law @lomarie814 and future brother in law @christhecutt!
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I’m sad that everyone had to go home, but still on cloud 9 from the memories and bonds we created during our 6 days in the islands. Check out my stories today for this shot as a wallpaper for your phone!
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Surround yourself with a group of people that lift

Surround yourself with a group of people that lift you up and support all of your crazy ideas and endeavors. Get yourself a crew like mine that travels together, creating unforgettable moments. These are my people, thank you all for coming to help me ring in the big 3-0. Now let’s party!
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We are cruising through the British Virgin Islands for the next 5 days, so I may or may not post, but know that I’ll be having the time of my life!
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