4 Reasons To Join A Writer’s Group Today
“Individually we are one drop, but together we are an ocean.” — Author unknown. Armed with the knowledge of how to launch my travel-writing career, I left the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in 2014 highly enthused. I was ready to get my first story published and start landing the amazing perks our presenters talked about.…
What You Need To Know Before Making A Travel Video
Everywhere you look on social media, it’s clear. There’s increased demand on all platforms for video content. In fact, according to current research by Hubspot, at least 43% of consumers want to see more video. For us as photographers and media content creators, that’s good news. But before you grab your camera and start shooting…
Taking Drone Photos To Enhance Your Travel Stories
Drones, also known as UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), have exploded onto the scene in the last several years. Not long ago, drones were only used by the military and the average person could neither afford nor navigate one. But as the technology got better and better, small flying craft with high-tech cameras and user-friendly remote…
What To Include When Making Short Video Clips
Here’s what happens when I arrive at a destination: 1. I make my way to the beach. 2. I whip out my iPhone. 3. I shoot a series of horizontal photos that capture shoreline, horizon, and any kind of photogenic wave action. 4. I repeat step 3, but with vertical photos. 5. I set my…
5 Tips On How To Make Videos That Sell
As the morning sunlight crept across the canyon walls, trout sipped on flies from the slab of liquid flowing towards my classroom in Missoula. Then, after a few hours of tight lines, big smiles, and lots of visual explosions for the camera, my time in the wild came to an end. I packed my gear…
Great Escape Radio Episode 118: Leading Tours
“Above all, enthusiasm sells.” –Steve Roller Host, Jody Maberry and Director, Lori Allen introduce us to Steve Roller. Steve has always loved traveling but only recently started profiting from his travels by leading tours. Steve says his parents were his inspiration for getting started. “Four years ago, my family and I spent the summer in…
5 Reasons To Break Into Videography This Year
You probably already know your smartphone shoots video… and maybe you even own a DSLR or Micro Four Thirds camera that can shoot video… but you never looked into creating videos for income the same way you looked into photography. Maybe you think videos are way too hard or too much of a learning curve……
Your Next Breakfast Stock Club Summer Sprint Theme Is Here!
It’s the 2nd month of our Summer Sprints Stock Photo Challenge – which means it’s time to re-focus and get ready to take 100 new photos for this month’s theme: Connectivity. For this theme, think: Connecting with friends and family members Staying digitally connected in the outdoors Using laptops, phones, and tablets in cafes, at home,…
Starting An Online Store On A Shoestring
When I first started thinking about business—especially about launching my own business—I had a big misconception about what to expect… I thought, to be successful, you have to risk something… or everything. You have to lay it all on the line, whether that means investing your own hard-earned money, or getting a loan and going…
My Fine-Art Import Business Is More Than Just An Income
For years I’ve collected folk art from vacation travel in numerous countries. Friends would ask if/when I’d bring back anything to sell to them. In the far back of my mind was the thought that someday I could own an import store. But since I was heavily involved in other businesses, that store was just…
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