Tips On Taking Photos To Accompany An Article
Taking photos to accompany an article you’ve written may seem easy at first. If your article is about, say, the five best ethnic markets in Amsterdam, you go out and take pictures of the five markets. But here is where it gets tricky. Should you take wide-angle pictures of each market? Should you focus on…
Great Escape Radio Episode 116: More Than Just Photos
“It’s more important to click with people than it is to click the shutter.”—Alfred Eisenstaedt Host, Jody Maberry welcomes award-winning photographer, Joseph Sindorf back to the show. Last time Joe was on the show he was getting ready to go to Namibia in West Africa—which turned out to be an amazing trip. Every time Joe…
Earn An Income While Traveling – Skills Come First!
Readers are still responding to the survey I sent out last week. It’s been great to read through the responses, though one thing gave me a bit of a surprise… According to the folks who answered, here’s what our community wants most… • Sun! Many folks said they wanted to escape cold winters and retire…
Avoid These Mistakes When Asking For Free Trips
Amazing experiences await once you get up the courage to ask for trips, but getting there is different for everyone. I hate it when more experienced people say something like, “Just do it, it’s easy!”… because, you know what, some things aren’t that easy for everyone. Asking for free trips and tours, which could be…
5 Do’s And Don’ts For Writing A Travel Story
What are the ingredients that go into making a great travel story? I get asked that question a lot. It begins with good observations, good writing, and good perspective, of course. But let’s go even deeper. Below are five basic things any writer should try to nail when writing a travel story. Put them on…
One Year Into Travel Writing, I’m Going On Press Trips
A little more than a year ago, in setting out on this travel-writing journey, I stumbled upon Great Escape Publishing in a web search, enrolled in their travel-writing course, and never looked back. I have been published somewhere around 15 times, and that’s important to know, because I don’t think any of this would have…
How To Achieve More Of Your Travel Goals
A big thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out this survey. A whopping 30% of the people who responded said they’re here for a side income or income replacement. 22.8% said they want more freedom to work from home or simply be their own boss. And 16% said they’re here to see…
Need Better Time Management? This Tip Can Transform Your Life…
In looking through the survey responses we’ve received so far, it seems “lack of time” and “overwhelm” are affecting about 60% of our community. Procrastination and lack of confidence are right up there, too, among the top reasons our members haven’t reached their goals. So today, I’ll point you to the same resource a friend…
How To Get The Shot- And Increase Your Stock Photography Portfolios
Our first round of Breakfast Stock Club’s Summer Sprints Photography Challenge has finished up. Get ready – Round 2 starts this week! I really enjoyed seeing the images that were submitted for the group photo review! Several of them really captured some interesting and powerful moments. This month’s Challenge theme is “Active Lifestyle,” so it’s…
Great Escape Radio Episode 115: Writing Local
“Writing local feels comfortable—like a talk with a good friend, and it’s always fun to come home.” –Theresa St. John Host Jody Mayberry talks with Theresa St. John, a travel writer and photographer who has built an impressive resume since attending our Ultimate Travel Writers Workshop a few years ago When Theresa first started her…