I love my hometown because every day is an adventure—I just can’t wait to discover more of the city. After a long day of exploring, it’s fun to run home, log onto my computer, and search for a publication that might be interested in a story or two. Following my passion, I was inspired to […]
“We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.” ~ Ralph Hattersley I love this quote. It says so much about why photography is essential to the human spirit. Whether they make us laugh, cry, or sink our teeth into the meat of the moment, photographs can mean much more than words. […]
I arrive at the hotel a few hours before check in. I’m hoping to leave my luggage behind the reception desk, wander the property, and take photos for the magazine article I’m writing. I can kill some time while I wait. Instead, I receive a warm welcome. “Miss St. John, we’ve been waiting for you—your […]
In the past few years, I’ve learned more about the importance of community than ever before. It’s about collaboration, genuine care for each other’s success, and an acceptance of who we are as individuals. Being part of a community of photographers allows us to see how every one of us approaches the art in different […]
If you’re anything like me, you grew up hearing your mom and dad say, “Mind your Ps and Qs, young lady.” Minding my manners, being on my best behavior, and watching my language kept me out of trouble, for sure. As a freelance travel writer and photographer, my Ps and Qs have come in handy […]
When I first heard about stock photography, I was intrigued. It sounded like a win-win for any photographer. I would take pictures of things I found interesting and have a shot at selling them to others on stock sites. Although commercial stock was originally my go-to, I began to split my uploads between it and […]
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 […]
What a year 2020 has been, right? As travel writers, our job is to travel, experience new things, write about them, and find publications to share those stories with readers all over the world. In late 2019 and early 2020, I submitted 12 articles with photo essays to several print magazines in my area. I […]
I’ve learned a lot in the last eight years as a photographer, lessons that I love to pass on to those coming after me. It doesn’t feel like that long ago I was just starting out like you. Here are a few insights I use every single day as a photographer. You can adopt them […]
Definition: A FAM trip is a familiarisation trip offered by tourism destinations or resorts to travel writers, bloggers, influencers and media professionals for a personal experience. The intention is to generate PR and media mentions to educate potential visitors and entice more visitors. Going on a FAM trip is like grabbing the “brass ring” of […]
