Just 20 years ago, photography was an activity for the rich or those who had dedicated their lives since college to learning the art. Cameras were expensive and confusing. Fast forward to 2020: cameras are as ubiquitous as smartphones and the photographer lifestyle along with its benefits are open to all. Yet still, too many […]
In today’s world of affordable photographic equipment that fits in your pocket, the lifestyle of an adventure photographer is within reach of anyone with a smartphone. Now, to become a professional on par with the likes of Chris Burkard, or find work with companies such as National Geographic, takes a lot of time and effort. […]
There’s a formula to creating the perfect Facebook post. It’s tried, it’s tested, it’s known to work as well as bread, peanut butter, and jelly—and is just as simple to follow. It’s not a secret, yet many people making the cross-over from personal social accounts where they blurt out thoughts and feelings willy-nilly, to professionally […]
Social media is an extremely powerful but frequently misunderstood and all too often underestimated tool for travel writers. From Facebook to Tumblr, Instagram to TikTok, and beyond, there is a spiraling list of platforms designed to connect us with the people, trends, and topics we love. Unfortunately, many travel writers balk at the idea of […]
If you’re not so handy with a pen but have a good eye for photography, photo essays could be your best route into the world of online and print media. Compared with written articles, photo essays can be a much easier way to get your foot in the door with new publications. If it’s true […]
Anybody opening Adobe Lightroom for the very first time will be taken aback by the multitude of options and windows they face. The good news is, this graphical user interface (GUI) is not as complicated as it first appears.Some readers may be asking themselves, what even is a GUI? Well, simply put, the graphical user […]
In the world of post-production photography (aka photo editing) there’s one name that rules supreme: Adobe. There isn’t a professional photographer in all the land who doesn’t use this company’s suite of editing software. From portrait, sports, to landscape specialists and everyone in between, Adobe is their not-so-secret weapon of choice. But, which of Adobe’s many […]
