How to Take Stock Photos Without a Model Release Form
As a cultural photographer here in Mexico, one of my favorite subjects to shoot are the people. So much color, wonderful expressions, and interesting activities abound. My archives are full of these types of photos. After attending a GEP photography course three years ago, I got excited about submitting to stock agencies. Then came the…
5 Reasons to Write About Your Hometown
Travel writing for me began with covering stories about my hometown. Why? Because in 2014, when I launched my travel writing career, I was still working full-time as a nurse. With limited time and limited vacation days, my opportunities for travel were somewhat restricted. Therefore, it was more convenient to cover stories about San Diego…
A Beginner’s Guide to Photo Essays
If you’re not so handy with a pen but have a good eye for photography, photo essays could be your best route into the world of online and print media. Lee Van Katwyk Compared with written articles, photo essays can be a much easier way to get your foot in the door with new publications.…
3 Steps to Editing Images on Your Smartphone
My heart soared when a notification on my cellphone showed NatGeoTravelShots liked my Instagram photo. As a photographer, this is something I have wanted ever since the first time I picked up a camera. Today I want to share how you can do it too and really get your images noticed. Bel Woodhouse It also helps…
How Your Smartphone Can Outperform the Best Cameras
Did you know that your cell phone can outperform even the best and most expensive DSLR cameras? I’m talking brands like Canon and Nikon, the big kahunas of the photography world. It’s true. Bel Woodhouse Smartphones these days have amazing cameras in them. So that tool you carry around in your pocket has many benefits.…
The Best Stock Photo Sites of 2020
#10 123rf #9 iStock #8 Deposit Photos #7 Stocksy #6 Dreamstime #5 Bigstock #4 Alamy #3 Pond5 #2 Adobe Stock #1 Shutterstock Top The Best Stock Photo Sites of 2020 There are so many stock photography agencies out there, that it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. Some are behemoths…
5 Strange Myths About Being a Photographer
When you start thinking about selling your photos, there will inevitably be someone who comes along and tries to shoot down your dreams. Bonnie Caton Maybe it’s a well-meaning parent or teacher who just wants you to be “successful.” Maybe it’s a friend who’s slightly jealous, because they’ve never tried to go for their own…
Why You Should Add Video to Your Writer’s Toolbox
I am always on the lookout for a “work smarter, not harder” kind of skill to add to my writer’s toolbox. So for me, taking the plunge into video seemed like the next logical step and valuable skill to add to my writer’s bag of tricks. Why? For a few very important reasons: 1. The…
How to Capture a City in 7 Photos
Some of you might remember the TV show Name That Tune, where contestants tried to identify a song in as few notes as possible. “I can name that tune in five notes, George,” a contestant would say to the show’s host before attempting the feat. Efraín M. Padró I think of that show whenever I…
Your Hometown Re-Opening Is Hot Right Now
Phone interviews, visiting local or regional producers, and photographing local businesses with their smiling owners is a great way to prepare for the re-opening of local travel. Bel Woodhouse Editors are looking for articles about what is and what’s not re-opening. Which businesses will make it? Did your local favorite survive? These are hot topics…