How To Get Your First Byline As A Paid Travel Writer
Getting that first byline is something that has a wonderful impact. It’s something you never forget. My first byline came in a prominent and respected regional magazine which made it all that much sweeter. I have to say, the reason I was able to land this awesome first assignment is a direct result of attending…
How To Take A Mini-Retirement And Still Pay The Bills
Grueling shift work, limited vacation time, and hundreds of hours of overtime had left me exhausted and bitter. I missed holidays with family, rarely saw my husband, and friends had long since given up on inviting me to anything. My job completely dictated every aspect of my life. Was I really expected to keep this…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 128: The Next Chapter
“Each day is a new chapter in your life, and you get to decide what chapter comes next.” –Lori Allen Host, Jody Maberry and Director, Lori Allen explore the idea of freedom. People want freedom. Lori shares a recent example she heard in the news… “Two elderly men broke out of their nursing home to…
How To Enjoy Top Travel Perks On Every Trip (No More Budget Vacations)
Fine dining in historic European castles? Who, me? How about an exquisite dinner in the oldest castle in Slovenia? High above the glimmering waters of Lake Bled, Castle Bled stands proudly on a rocky outcrop, protecting the secrets of its long, storied history. As if the setting wasn’t enough, fabulous dishes of pork cutlets, trout…
How To Create A Video Sequence (And Make More Sales)
Let’s face it… there’s really only one reason to get involved in stock photography—to make money. And if you’re anything like me, learning how to make considerably more money with very little extra effort is time well-spent. If I’ve sparked your interest, here is my secret for how I consistently sell three times as many…
How I Turned My Basic Video Skills Into A Lucrative Business
I’ve had a serious connection to photography most of my life—it’s part of my nature, not just my trade. But it wasn’t until I attended a Great Escape Publishing workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico that I was introduced to stock photography. Soon after that, I was accepted to several stock agencies including iStock, Shutterstock,…
4 Tips To Start Creating Videos That Sell
Watching the sunrise and moonset within moments of each other is something special. Witnessing this while sipping coffee and floating 100+ miles off the pacific shores of Costa Rica adds a little something extra. No land in sight, only sea and sky. Oh, and then we hooked up with the first blue marlin of the…
Create Videos For Freedom, Travel Perks, And Great Pay
Even if he hit the lottery and won a few million dollars, Tom says he still wouldn’t quit making travel videos. It’s fun. It gets him outside. And it helps him really “see” a destination in a way you just don’t when you’re traveling as a typical tourist. While “videography” may sound intimidating as a…
Shooting Video (Even On Your Phone) Can Lead To Paychecks
Imagine yourself… Sailing to a tropical Caribbean island on a beautiful yacht… enjoying a glass of Chianti with the winemaker in his gorgeous Tuscany vineyard… Meeting sports heroes like Muhammed Ali and Michael Jordan… interviewing presidents, prime ministers, and royalty… sitting courtside in VIP seats for the NBA finals… Or skiing in pristine powder with…
How Becoming A Travel Writer Has Changed My Life
I never cared for the expression: “Milk it for all it’s worth.” I thought it was a cringe-worthy saying that sounded selfish—even rude. However, after some big transitions in my life, I began to interpret those words in a different, more meaningful way… and it’s completely changed the way I experience life… Before becoming a…