Using Social Media to Increase Your Photography Sales
There was a time when I was not too fond of social media. Seriously, it was the most challenging part of my travel writing and photography journey. Over time, I learned how important social media platforms could be. Here are a few ways platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and more have helped move the needle…
How I Quit My Job to Travel More
Have you ever daydreamed about changing your life in order to get more freedom to travel? That moment when you’d quit your job (dramatically, of course), sell your stuff, pack a bag, and disappear over the horizon? What stopped you? Common sense? Responsibilities? The fact that life isn’t a Hollywood movie and normal people just…
7 Ways to Promote A New Blog Post
Unfortunately, you can’t simply write a blog and expect readers to find it. However, there are many things you can do to help attract an audience and get those pageviews! Here are seven that I’ve found to work well: 1. Share on Facebook Each social media platform has its own unique quirks. For Facebook, hopefully…
5 Practical Steps for Travel Photography
Whether photographing the colorful chaos of a South American market or the powerful simplicity of the Sahara Desert, being a professional travel photographer can be a rewarding experience. However, if you want to make a living with your photos, there are some practical tips you need to follow before going on any photographic adventure. 1.…
Street Photography Easily Pays the Bills
Easy, fun, and free. The best thing about street photography is it can be done anywhere in the world, day or night. It’s as easy as stopping for a second while you’re walking around, pulling out your camera or smartphone, and snap, you’re done. The street photography I am talking about is almost a cross…
How to Price Your Photography Jobs
How much should you be charging your clients? That is the million-dollar question, and unfortunately there’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. Keep in mind that a wedding photographer will price jobs differently to a commercial photographer or to an event photographer. That said, in this article, I will shed some light on this process from my…
How to Price Fine Art Photos
You’ve reached a point where you are comfortable with your photography skills and are ready to sell fine art prints. The first question that comes to mind is: How should I price my photos? Determining the value of a fine art photo can be challenging. It’s all about perceived value. Unlike stock photography, where you…
Bubblegum Lumberjacks, Self-Replicating Lizards, and Conquering Spanish Invaders
You may be thinking, “Bubblegum lumberjack…what the heck?”, but yes, they are real. It’s one fun example of unusual stories I discovered through local travel. For me, this is the joy of a travel writer’s life. You get to delve deeper into the world around you, experiencing your surroundings on a more comprehensive and profound…
How to Become a Freelance Writer
So, you want to be a freelance writer… Having worked as a freelancer in some form for decades, and written for some of the world’s leading publications including The Wall Street Journal, I can tell you that A), this can be a challenging, frustrating career; and B), it can be the doorway to a fabulous…
How Photography Has Helped Me Travel the World
The muffled hoof falls of my frisky mare accompanied the soundtrack of shrill cicadas and exotic birdsong echoing in the hot, humid air. As we trotted along, bright sunlight dappled the shadows cast by the dense woodland and tangled undergrowth flanking the dirt road. We arrived at the archaeological site of the ancient pre-Columbian city…