The Sure-Fire Approach to Multiplying Your Travel Writing Success
For me, travel writing is all about the pie. Of course, I’m speaking figuratively. But, thinking about pie—as a whole and then cut into eight slices—is crucial to me when I travel. Let me explain. Think about the town where you live—it’s filled with all sorts of beautiful places to visit, right? Theresa St John…
My Christmas Wish Came True…And Yours Can Too
Quick, make your Christmas wish. I just realized the one I made last year has come true. The one where my days are spent how I choose with complete freedom to do whatever I like. The one where if the Caribbean is calling I can just walk down the road and join sea turtles, swaying…
Here’s Why You Should Enter Travel Writing Contests
Have you ever won anything? I’m not talking about a $5 scratch ticket from the local newsstand. I mean something that made you want to jump for joy and happy dance through your house so your pets thought you were a crazy human. Bel Woodhouse Well this month, I did. A huge first for me,…
Finding Hope for the Future With Travel Writing
For a moment in time, I had my dream job. I basically lived out of a suitcase and traveled on business for three weeks at a time. Not mundane boring cities either—I was in Luxembourg and Dublin and as far as Singapore. I stayed in luxury hotels and on weekends could explore to my heart’s…
How to Photograph People on the Street
Photographing people on the street can at first seem daunting. However, I find it rewarding and fun and once I start, it can be hard to put my camera down. I’ve found that if I’m approachable, polite, and friendly, it can invite some unique photo moments. Such as these cheeky ladies who jumped uninvited in…
The Lifestyle Benefits of Adventure Photography
In today’s world of affordable photographic equipment that fits in your pocket, the lifestyle of an adventure photographer is within reach of anyone with a smartphone. Now, to become a professional on par with the likes of Chris Burkard, or find work with companies such as National Geographic, takes a lot of time and effort.…
Diversity and Inclusivity in Stock Photography
Think about the images you see in magazine ads, commercials, billboards, all sorts of mediums, and then think about all the people you know and encounter daily. If you’re not seeing similarities between the people you surround yourself with and those you see in the media, then I would suggest you do something about it.…
The Perfect Imperfection of Real Life
Stock photography used to be all about creating perfectly polished images. Buyers wanted photos that showed a clean, orderly, highly curated version of life. Photos like the ones below showing perfect, well-dressed, smiling models posing for the camera in sterile settings were pretty typical in stock photo collections. Sarah Ehlen But times have changed and…
How to Get 500 Followers on Instagram
I finally hit my first big social media goal. In the last few weeks, I reached 500 followers on Instagram. And I did it with a little trick, a holiday-themed post—some lovely Thanksgiving gourds. Like most people around the holidays I love the warm vibrant colors this time of year. So I used them to…
What Instagram Does for Me…And Can Do for You
As a digital marketer, travel writer, and photographer, I’m a regular user of Instagram. For good or ill, Instagram and other social media platforms are riddled throughout today’s society. But if you know how to use them, they can really work to your advantage. Here are some of the benefits that I have personally experienced…