How To Land A Press Trip To Your Dream Destination
I’ve just celebrated my 90th press trip as a travel writer. Exhausted from my lengthy international travel in previous years, I decided that I would only travel within North America this year. So, I lined up one trip each month, all on the North American continent. Some highlights of my press trips in July and…
Going Behind The Scenes Is The Best Travel Writing Perk
What has amazed me even more than the fascinating destinations I’ve visited are the people I’ve met along the way and the unique experiences that wouldn’t have been available to me as an “ordinary” tourist. It’s the one perk (and, in my opinion, the best travel writing perk) you may not know about in the…
Get Paid To Travel The World
Warm food on cold days. Feelings of good cheer, festive decorations, and rich traditions shared with good friends and family. What could be better than Christmas? How about Christmas spent in the lands that founded so many things we associate with Christmas? Christmas wreaths and Christmas trees. Presents and Father Christmas. Mulled wine and holiday…
The Key To Travel Writing Success
When I was a little girl my biggest dream was to fly. Not in an airplane. I mean really fly — like a bird. I would try jumping off my bed or fearfully off a roof, flapping my arms furiously in the air, certain that one time it was going to happen. Of course, it…
The Golden Circle: Key To Success In Anything
When you look at some of the most successful people of our time – Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Walt Disney, Steven Spielberg, Madonna… they all have one thing in common. And it’s the very same thing that our most successful members here at GEP have. In fact, it has completely changed lives… like…
What to shoot, when – a stock photo guide!
Taking seasonal photos early is great for a couple of reasons: When you put seasonal photos on your stock sites early, you tend to make more money. It’s fun to have something to photograph when you’re out of ideas. We’ve created a fun printable stock photo guide of what to shoot when, and you’ll find…
Simple Ideas That Became Best-Selling Stock Photos
Our members are seeing real results from their stock photos. Check out the stories behind some of their recent best-selling stock photos: From Theresa St John: “I had no idea this photo would sell so well between all the stock sites. Truthfully, I believe the old wood background helped.” Royalties and fine art sales have…
Start selling your photos as stock
Open up your computer, go to your pictures folder, and click through your favorite photos. Pick out your favorites and set them aside. You may already have a handful of images just sitting on your computer that you can sell to stock agencies. What’s so great about selling your photos as stock? Lots of things.…
Travel Writer Dilemma: Who Needs Travel Insurance?
Should a travel writer invest in travel and evacuation insurance? I’m probably one of the best travel writers to weigh in on this issue of who needs travel insurance. On May 15, 2014, while traveling in Cape Town, South Africa, our car was T-boned by another vehicle at full speed on the passenger side where…
Got a photo of something ugly? Submit it!
Yesterday I did something unusual… but I think it’s going to pay off. We’re always telling you to take the prettiest pictures possible. With travel stock photography, you want to portray a place in its best light. Go at sunrise or sunset. Wait for a clear day with popcorn clouds in the sky. Find bright…
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