Commercial vs. Editorial: What you need to know about model releases
Professional photographer Shelly Perry details when and why you need a model release.
Photo Tip: Commercial vs. Editorial Photography
In most cases, photographers do not need a model release in order to sell their photos of people. The exception to this are photos that will be used and sold for commercial purposes (advertising) and images that will be submitted and sold in stock agencies (sites like iStockphoto.com).
FEATURED PUBLICATION: Vezeo.com
“A passion for living well” — that’s how the editors at Vezeo.com define the word “vezeo.” This online guide to “‘superior’ restaurants, hotels, resorts, day spas, and wineries” around the world doesn’t offer star or dollar-sign ratings like other guides. Instead, as the editors put it, “If it’s on Vezeo, it’s worth making the journey.”
December Winners: “Traditions”
Last month’s photo challenge theme was “Traditions” — and everyone must have been very busy with their own as we didn’t have many entries. Nevertheless, there were great shots among those who did submit entries. Here are the winners… **First Place goes to dwphoto for “Thai Festival in Sydney” **Second Place goes to pencraft for…
FEATURED PUBLICATION: Airborne Quarterly
One commonly overlooked place to send your travel stories is military magazines. Whether you have ties to the military, you’re a history enthusiast, or you simply enjoy museums and areas that might be of historic interest to soldiers and veterans, consider writing for a magazine like Airborne Quarterly. Calling itself “the voice of the American…
Holiday Tip #12: Find the Best Seat on the Plane
About this time next month, I’ll be flying to Austin, Texas in a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-800. I like to pick my seats before I fly, which is easy to do before you book your ticket if you go to Seatguru.com to check out the plane. There you have the ability to pick the…
Holiday Tip #12: Find the Best Seat on the Plane
Today’s travel holiday tip is on getting the best seats on the plane.
Holiday Tip #10: How to Spot a Fake
If you travel through Asia or to big international cities like New York or Los Angeles, you’ll probably run into someone trying to sell you fake designer merchandise like handbags, watches, clothes, sunglasses, shoes… you name it. Some of the knock-offs out there are well-made, and some are even made of the same materials as…
Overland by Bus: Six Tips for Traveling Like a Local (while Hanging onto Your Stuff)
Bus travel through the developing world is one of the best ways to get a true taste of a country’s culture as it is today. Many guide books warn that riding the local bus can mean risking your belongings but with these six tips, you’ll not only hold on to your things, you’ll enjoy a…
Six Essential Items for Peaceful Travel on Economy International Flights
Turn a long economy flight into a comfortable one. If you want to peacefully endure the conditions 12-hour cabin travel can present, here are the travel companions you need to bring along …
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