Great Escape Radio Episode 111: Spread the love
“We rise by lifting others.” –Robert Ingersoll Host Jody Mayberry and Director Lori Allen, discuss technical difficulties, good and evil and much more in this week’s podcast. Spurred on by the technical difficulties Jody has been experiencing lately with recording the podcasts, Lori shares other technical difficulties that happen when the “evil” side of her…
Always Be Prepared For The Blue Hour — And That Lucky Shot
When I heard the Atlanta weather forecast called for scattered thunderstorms, I thought it would be awesome to capture an amazing cloudscape. But then I figured my chances of getting a perfect cloudscape in this urban jungle were slim, so I headed out of the house with just my laptop instead. As I headed home…
How To Create Stock Photos In Crowded Situations
Stock photo buyers look for iconic images. That means places, things, and events that are immediately recognizable — like the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. But what about the crowds of people who are attracted to the same things? You can’t get a model release for all of them… so you need to use a…
What You Really Need (And Don’t Need) To Take Better Photos
There was a time when I thought this was a good picture… I would go on location to a beautiful scene… I would invest in good quality equipment… and I would capture some pretty good shots. Yes, they were good… but they were a bit boring, a bit standard… anyone with a decent camera could…
3 Types Of Travel Photos You Need To Enhance Your Story
Whether you’re a travel writer, a photographer, or someone who enjoys learning about new places and cultures… I’m sure you’ll appreciate how the right pictures can really capture the essence of a destination. In fact, my travel photos often inspire the stories that I write. Here’s how it works… Before sitting down to write an…
A Common Stock Photography Myth
Spring has fully sprung, and along with it one of the most popular subjects in stock photography: flowers! Now conventional wisdom would say that there are already so many flower images in stock photo libraries, that it’s pointless to photograph this subject because there’s way too much competition. Some stock photo agencies even specifically say that they already have enough flower…
How To Travel More (And Get Paid To Have Fun)
In my corporate life I was a Communications Manager earning a six-figure salary—along with the headaches and pressures that came with the job. When the organization restructured in July 2009, I had six months’ leave accrued. Having turned 55, I could also take early retirement, but I opted instead to use three months’ holiday and…
Applying For A Media Trip – How To Improve Your Chances
“Tell me why you should be one of the four we invite to be wined and dined here, Theresa. I’m staring at a list of 50 bloggers, vloggers, and travel writers who’ve also applied.” Before attending The Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in 2013, those words would have scared the pants off me. How do you…
Great Escape Radio Episode 110: An Unexpected Path
“If you had told me that I would be a 75-year-old moneymaking photographer, I don’t think I would have believed you!” –Elizabeth Coughlan Host Jody Mayberry and Director Lori Allen, introduce us to Elizabeth Coughlan. “One of the great things about these podcasts is that the people we interview are inspiring. Elizabeth is one of…
Work From Anywhere In The World (With Fun Travel Perks)
When I set out on my around-the-world trip more than four years ago, I had no plans of still being on the road this many years later. In fact, at the time, I only planned on a six-month tour of Southeast Asia. I thought it would be a time to think about what I wanted…