Earning $10,000 In Passive Income From Stock Photography
Science says about 50% of your happiness depends on your genes, 10% on life circumstances… and a whopping 40% is up to you. This week, it’s time to motivate. Let’s take that 40% into our own hands and create something awesome, one small step at a time. Over the course of the week, I’m going…
Black Friday Camera Guide: Find The Best Fit For Your Needs
Every year at this time, I send you a camera guide for Black Friday. This is to make sure you’re prepared—and can act quickly—should you see a good deal. Before you buy, it helps to look around and see what’s already out there. Prioritize. Think of what’s missing and what you wish you had. Sometimes, a…
Advice from a Pro: Getting into the Real Estate Photography Business
When I interviewed professional photographer Niels Johansen about the types of photographs he sells for a living, he introduced me to real estate photography.
Speak A Second Language To Escape Those Tourist Traps
They’re classic stock characters—the American tourists. You know them when you see them—no matter the weather, they’re wearing sunglasses and visors. He’s all decked out in a Hawaiian shirt and a pair of rumpled shorts. She’s got her worldly belongings tucked into a neon-bright fanny pack. They’re loud. They’re rude. They’re demanding that everyone accommodate…
Great Escape Radio Episode 85: Invest in Yourself
“If you don’t have a plan, then you plan to fail.” – Cat Holladay For more information on getting started with travel writing, visit: greatescapepublishing.com/start/travelwriting. Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, and Director, Lori Allen, introduce us to one of our members, Cat Holladay. Lori starts us off… “We’re talking about the different types of…
Find The Path Less Traveled When You Learn A Second Language
A friend of mine was on a short vacation in Ireland and was spending the day bicycling the length of the Aran Island of Inishmore. The day was drawing to a close, and she was cold and tired and looking forward to a nice hot dinner back at the Pier House Hotel. But then a…
Why You Should Try Selling Stock Video Footage
Check out this video: Fun, right? A mother and daughter playing with bubbles. Well, it’s also one of the best-selling clips on Shutterstock. This type of simple video is something anyone could do. It doesn’t require any special set-up or high tech gear. Yet, buyers love it because it conveys a genuine moment and interaction…
Create Awesome Stock Photos When You Travel
I love to rent Airbnb apartments when I travel. It’s usually the same price or less than a hotel, and you get a kitchen… you get more space… and it’s more like living like a local. Plus, if you rent a place abroad, you can use the space to shoot stock photos! Here are a…
Learn A New Language To Keep Your Brain Young
I don’t know about you, but I intend to keep “thinking young” for decades. As scientific research has shown, there’s a way you can keep your brain youthful and healthy in a way that’s fun and doesn’t involve eating a mountain of walnuts. Babies’ brains grow at a rapid pace when they’re learning how to…
Learn A Second Language To Travel Better, Cheaper, And Safer
There’s a Pizza Hut near the pyramids… A McDonalds in Vatican City… … and tourists throw more than 3,000 euros/day into the Trevi Fountain in Rome—totaling more than $1.5 million in revenue for the city each year. If you stick to these tourist traps, you need to get used to $12 burgers and $8 coffees……