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How Changing Angles Creates Better Photos

My friend gasped when I headed toward the crocodile pit and said, “Quick, hold my legs.” But being the perfect travel buddy, she then laughed out loud and anchored me so I could lean in to get this shot: Now, don’t worry—I wasn’t in any real danger, they were small crocodiles. As a travel writer…

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7 Reasons To Break Into Travel Writing Now

On a hike last week in Sedona, Arizona, I ran into two ladies who were very curious about my travel writing career. One of them asked, “Is this really a good time to be a freelance travel writer?”My reply was an exuberant “This is an incredible time for travel writers!” And I meant it. Here’s…

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How I Earn More by Telling Stories With My Photos

One of the fastest and easiest ways to increase your value as a travel photographer—and boost your income—is to develop your visual storytelling skills. When I first started photographing stock for National Geographic Creative 15 years ago, my editor encouraged me to think in terms of developing stories, rather than focusing my efforts on making…

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How To Find Free Music for Your Videos

One of the questions I’m asked most by people starting out with earning from videos is: “Where can I get free music for my videos?” Here’s the answer… The In-Built Editing Feature on Your Phone When you use the video editor that comes with your phone it automatically adds music and titles to your video…

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5 Insider Tips for Earning Money With Videos

If you’re a keen photographer, you know that your DSLR or Micro Four Thirds camera shoots stunning video. And even if you only ever take snaps with your smartphone, you probably know it can shoot great video too. But did you know how easy it can be to make money from videos? You might think…

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Transform Your Photos With 5 Essentials of Composition

When it comes to photography, anyone can point a camera and take an average photo. However, by slowing down and paying attention to composition, a skilled photographer can create a more compelling and visually pleasing photo that stands out and holds the viewer’s attention. Basically, composition is the framing of your image and the placement…

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