Play With Light: Create A Starburst In Your Photo
Lori calls me the master of light but that’s exactly what all photographers are really. They’re light manipulators and the best ones are called pros. If you can learn how to manipulate light, you’ll set yourself apart, too. And here’s a great way to start… Creating Starbursts in Your Images Whenever there is a small,…
Great Escape Radio Episode 1: The Introduction
For more about how you can get started with travel writing today, visit: new.greatescapepublishing.com/travelwriting. At Great Escape Publishing, our philosophy is simple: to show you how to enjoy a life of travel, adventure, creativity, and freedom – and earn a good living. Whether it’s diving on the Great Barrier Reef, shopping in an open-air market in…
Tips for taking selfies that sell
Last week, stock photographer Danny Warren told us about the “adventure selfies” he takes to sell as stock. See a few of them here. If you have a tripod, I highly recommend taking selfies for stock. ESPECIALLY if you’re a member of the “Baby Boomer” crowd. Photos of people in the “boomer” age range sell…
Past Attendees Share Their Photography Success Stories
“You either win or you learn. There is no lose.” – My Jiu-jitsu instructor It’s Day 4 of our photo workshop in Palm Springs, and today was one of my favorite days. A mix of folks from previous events came back to share their photography success stories. And some of them are really impressive!…
3 Photography Tricks To Make Your Photos Stand Out
Your camera is just fine. When your photos don’t turn out the way you want, it’s tempting to say “I need a new camera!” But today, on Day 2 of the Ultimate Photography Workshop, professional photographer Daniel Nahabedian reassured us that a new camera is NOT what you need. He went from never owning a…
Ultimate Photo Workshop Day 1: A Life-Changing Opportunity
“I’m going to go home and kiss my husband!” It’s Day One at the Ultimate Photography Workshop in Palm Springs, and all around me groups of participants are chatting at their tables after the morning’s sessions. I overhear Melanie, at the next table, talking about her journey here. “My husband gave me this workshop…
Four Tips For A Successful FAM Trip
Obviously, travel writers love to travel. Otherwise why would we be in this business? So when those FAM trip (or press trip) invitations arrive in our inboxes, we pay attention. But accepting every FAM trip invitation that comes your way isn’t always a great idea. For instance, if you focus solely on luxury travel and…
Great Escape Publishing Member Profile: Terri Marshall
Terri wanted to do something fulfilling but preparing taxes for other people wasn’t it. She started travel writing to see if she liked it, and this year, she’s transitioning from accountant to full-time writer. Watch this video about her transition.
Boost Your Writing Credibility To Gain VIP Travel Treatment
What has amazed me even more than the fascinating destinations I’ve visited over the years as a travel writer are the people I’ve met along the way and the unique experiences that would not have been available to me as an “ordinary” tourist. It’s the one perk you may not know about in the travel…
Great Escape Publishing Member Profile: Noreen Kompanik
Before coming to our Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop as the guest of a friend, Noreen Kompanik didn’t know what was travel writing was. But in just one year after the conference, she sold 45 travel stories… and every month she is gathering more bylines. She is looking forward to many more adventures (and published articles)…
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