How I’m Selling My Phone Photos As “Cool” Fine Art
For the last three years, I’ve been researching and experimenting with various ways to sell my photos as fine art. I’ve printed some onto paper and transferred the images onto tumbled marble, creating a rustic look for hanging or using as coasters. I’ve printed on wood, mugs, bags, cards, and calendars. As an International Tour…
How I Built My Successful Photography Business (And Made $19,000 From One Gig)
Last summer, our family sold our house, packed all our things, and moved across the country. The military had brought us to Northern Virginia over 10 years ago, but Texas is where we’re from and has always been home. I knew we’d move back someday… I just didn’t know that it would be three short…
Travel Photography – 3 Types Of Photos You Should Take On Every Trip
Travel photography has a broad meaning and can encompass many different styles, from portraiture to landscapes. For me, travel photography is capturing the essence and stories of a place. In order to achieve that, I always ask myself three questions that will help me explore, understand, and photograph each place I visit: 1. Who are…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 157: The “gig” life
“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”—David Bowie Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry and Great Escape Publishing Director, Lori Allen bring back Janette Tepas to the show. You can listen to our last episode with Janette here. In the past, people came to Great Escape Publishing…
Tips For Landing Paid Gigs As A New Travel Writer
Hundreds of thousands of people come to my hometown of Prescott, Arizona each year. There may be more festivals and celebrations in Prescott than any place I’ve ever lived before. My favorite? Acker night. The first Friday of December, everyone gets their Christmas on and attends the fundraiser around the square. You can read my…
3 Ways To Nail Networking As A Travel Writer
I knew I wanted to be a travel writer for a very long time. I love learning about other cultures, seeing and photographing new sights, researching and creating itineraries, connecting with locals and building relationships. As a photographer for the last 30 years, I’ve built my business by networking, growing my list of contacts, and…
Experience The Best Of Europe As A Travel Writer (Every Year)
I have always been enthralled with the thought of going to Europe. So much culture, art, architecture, and history. When you think of Rome, Florence, Paris, Munich, and London, you think of so many historical events and people that have impacted civilizations worldwide. Before I became a travel writer I had been to Europe three…
4 Ways To Develop Strong Travel Stories That Will Sell
Connecting with people at a destination and using their quotes or insider information is a powerful story-writing tool. Here are approaches I use to develop strong travel stories editors and readers will love. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunity When you visit a destination, don’t get boxed in to set-in-stone ideas concerning a…
4 Ways Becoming A Travel Writer Has Changed My Life
Being a free spirit, sometimes I felt trapped in the Navy. I had always dreamed of becoming a travel writer like those lucky people you read about that live in exotic locations on Caribbean islands, near golden temples in Asia or in the Tuscan countryside. You know the ones—they worked from Parisian cafés nibbling croissants……
Successful Travel Writers Work Smarter, Not Harder
Travel writing success is not always equal… but it’s often fair. One student might look at another student’s success and say it’s not fair that Sarah is building so many more success stories than Bill. But Sarah is working smarter than Bill, and she has a system that works for her to crank out story…