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• Get the secrets you need to become a successful travel writer from a group of the best editors and writers in the business…
• Walk away with a travel article you can sell — complete, polished, and in-hand, ready to be published…
• Uncover real publications looking for your articles and get the email contacts you need to successfully pitch them your ideas…
• Discover the little-known techniques travel writers use to land amazing perks like concert tickets, meals, vacations, and more… without paying a dime…
• Find out how you can have the TIME, ADVENTURE, AND FREEDOM you’re looking for as a freelance travel writer…

Activity Level: Low.

Prerequisites:

Instructors:

The workshop includes:

• Three full days of intensive instruction
• Special presentations by highly regarded experts — Jennifer Stevens, Kyle Wagner, and other guest speakers
• Cocktail parties each evening
• Access to all of the presentations and recordings from the workshop
• Assistance throughout the program from our experts and staff

The workshop does NOT include:

• Air travel to and from New Orleans, LA
• Transfer to and from the airport in New Orleans
• Overnight accommodation

Hotel Discount:

More details coming soon!

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If you long for a career that lets you live wherever you like and work the hours you prefer… then this is, hands down, the best place to begin your adventure. You’ll find out just how easy it is to earn extra income while you travel the world… meet new people… and enjoy the freedom and independence of the writer’s life.

Over three power-packed days next September, successful travel writers and editors will help you turn your travel dreams into reality. You’ll discover the secrets to traveling the world for free… and getting paid to do it as a travel writer.

Join us in Little Rock, AR and you’ll…

• Get the secrets you need to become a successful travel writer from a group of the best editors and writers in the business…
• Walk away with a travel article you can sell — complete, polished, and in-hand, ready to be published…
• Uncover real publications looking for your articles and get the email contacts you need to successfully pitch them your ideas…
• Discover the little-known techniques travel writers use to land amazing perks like concert tickets, meals, vacations, and more… without paying a dime…
• Find out how you can have the TIME, ADVENTURE, AND FREEDOM you’re looking for as a freelance travel writer…

Activity Level: Low.

Our meetings take place in conference rooms at the Little Rock Marriott Hotel in downtown Little Rock, AR.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this workshop. This workshop is for people of all skill levels and experience and the concepts discussed are doable by anyone.

Instructors:

Jennifer Stevens will be leading our program in September. She’s the author and creator of The Ultimate Travel Writer’s Program and architect of this workshop. Jen is the Executive Editor of International Living, and she spent a decade gallivanting around Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, writing about the best locales for overseas travel, retirement, and investment.

Always generous with her know-how and infinitely approachable, she’ll be on hand in Little Rock to give you the insider’s scoop about what editors are really after and she’ll also hand you article “blueprints” you can easily follow to get your pieces published in no time. Plus, she’ll show you how to polish your articles in just such a way that editors will be transfixed.

Kyle Wagner is a freelance writer, editor, and restaurant consultant. From May 2005 to August 2014 she was the Travel and Outpost Editor at the Denver Post.  Kyle dished out her opinions on dining in Denver for the 12 years prior as a restaurant food critic.

Kyle is the creator of Great Escape Publishing’s Travel Writer’s Internship, and has been a presenter at Great Escape’s Ultimate Travel Writers Workshop since 2006.  She loves sharing her years of industry insider experience, both as a writer and as an editor, to others looking to break into the travel writing market.

In Little Rock, we’ll have a photography expert who will provide the easy techniques you need to transform your vacation snaps into photos you can sell with your stories. This is a great way to sell more articles and land more bylines… but also to up your income. In fact, send the right photos with your story, and you can easily double what you make on it.

Plus, we’re inviting several additional local guest speakers, too, freelancers, bloggers, and editors who will share their own hard-won secrets to success…

The workshop includes:

• Three full days of intensive instruction
• Special presentations by highly regarded experts — Jennifer Stevens, Kyle Wagner, and other guest speakers
• Cocktail parties each evening
• Access to all of the presentations and recordings from the workshop
• Assistance throughout the program from our experts and staff

The workshop does NOT include:

• Air travel to and from Little Rock, AR
• Transfer to and from the airport in Little Rock
• Overnight accommodation

Hotel Discount:

We have arranged for a special discounted group rate of $139/night at The Little Rock Marriott Hotel in downtown Little Rock, AR (3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201)

Cancellation Policy: The Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop is nonrefundable. If, however, you are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be happy to apply your payment toward a future workshop minus a $100 processing fee if you give us at least 30 days’ notice. Refunds to your credit card are not possible.

The details aren’t set and the plans aren’t complete, but if you add your name to our First Alert List and show interest in going with us, you’ll get a big discount on your seat.

There’s no obligation to putting your name on this list.  You’ll simply be alerted as details become more finalized for the trip.

More details coming soon!

This spring… Take a three-day vacation and return home with the skills you need to be a money-making photographer

Announcing:

The Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop

St. Louis, Missouri | April 12-14, 2019

Dear Photographer,

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion for photography into a lifestyle…

If you long for the freedom to set your own hours… travel whenever you please… and wake up every morning LOVING what you do…

… and if you want to do all of this AND make a good income… then join us in St. Louis, this coming April 12-14, for the best, most efficient, most fun way to start living the photographer’s life.

Join our experts in person, and in just three days, I guarantee: You’ll not only have a wonderful time… but you’ll come away with the skills you need to sell your images to magazines, newspapers, online stock agencies, and photo buyers around the world. You’ll even walk away with some of the photos you need to get started, right there in your hands.

If you can take pictures like these…

You could easily…

• Travel to places you’ve only dreamed of… and let your photo royalties foot the bill…
• Turn a hard drive full of images gathering dust on your computer into spare cash…
• See your photos on the cover or inside pages of a glossy magazine…
• Earn a couple hundred to a few thousand dollars for your vacation and hometown photographs…
• Build a steady stream of passive income from your photos that will pay your bills or fund your retirement…

Essentially, you’ll walk in with your notebook and a camera. And walk out with everything you need to turn your photos into paychecks.

You Can Do This!

Even if you’ve only ever taken snapshots of family and friends…

You’ll be surprised how easy and flexible it can be to turn photography into a rewarding income… once you know a few tricks of the trade.

If you’re looking for a full-time gig, you can treat it that way. Or this can easily be something you do to make money on the side – on weekends or only when you travel.

Kristen Bentz attended this workshop in Phoenix, AZ several years ago and soon after used her new skills to sell her photos locally. Today she’s making a name for herself with her dramatic weather and storm images like this one:

Kristen Bentz has sold this photo multiple times for an upwards of $2,500 
earning her a total of $8,000 for this single image.

But what’s really great for Kristen is that she’s having a blast. She’s doing something she’d gladly do for free in her spare time anyway. The only difference now is that she’s making money from it.

She told us that her camera put an extra $30,000 into her bank account last year. And she’s not alone…

Colleen Bessell attended our workshop and is now selling her photos as fine art on a tiny island off the coast of Vancouver. She sets up a booth at her local art fair where she displays bright color photos that she’s turned into digital watercolors.

Colleen took this quick snap while at a wedding and it’s gone on to earn her $750 so far! All told she earned a cool $3,000 last summer selling photo prints at her booth.

Patrick S. in Colorado isn’t a professional photographer either – though he always took photos on vacation and, like most parents, lots of pictures of his kids. One day, out at a nearby park with the family, he had his camera in tow and started taking a few shots… shots he then sold to an airline in-flight magazine.

He was hooked. Everyplace is a destination for somebody, after all… and these photos were designed to entice vacationers to come to his hometown. The best part? The first collection of shots he sold earned him $450. And then he did it again to the tune of $800. And then again for $1,300!

And you may have heard me talk about Danny Warren before.

Danny is the proud father of two beautiful children. He has a full-time job as an information technology specialist. Photography is just a hobby for Danny. And since time isn’t something he has a lot of (along with sleep), Danny’s grateful that his income is coming from something he’s doing anyway – taking pictures.

His photos are in an online stock agency where they sell without any extra work on his part. It’s a passive income (enough to pay the mortgage on his new house) that comes in whether he’s sleeping, changing diapers, or hard at work as an information technology specialist.

Not one of these folks had any formal training as a photographer. They simply learned a few tricks behind creating a good photograph and who to sell it to… and next thing you know, they’d turned a fun photo hobby into a viable income stream. An income they can take with them anywhere in the world – whether they do it full-time, part-time, or even just on vacation.

Beginners Welcome:

Discover how fun and easy it can be to 
turn your photos into cash…

This coming spring in St. Louis (at the BEST and ONLY Ultimate Photographer’s event in 2019), with our experts by your side, you’ll see how you can turn your spare time into money-making time – and have fun doing it. Even if all you’ve ever done is take vacation snapshots and pictures at family holiday time.

It doesn’t take any special equipment. Or years of experience. In fact, if you can snap simple photographs like these, you can do it…

Join us at The Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop and you’ll:

• See why photography is one of the best-paying, most rewarding ways to make money on the internet – something you can do for fun, on your own schedule, and without a big investment in gear.
• The one thing other photography courses never tell you – it’s not the prettiest pictures that sell. Great photos go unsold every day while ugly photos sell in droves. Discover what you need to know about this ginormous photography marketplace and how to cash in by selling simple, easy-to-shoot photos.
• Learn the single, easy, lucrative secret to selling your images online. You don’t do ANY marketing. They sell themselves 24 hours a day, even while you sleep. And they can be photos of anything from your houseplant to the Eiffel Tower.
• Learn about Lifestyle design: How to balance time and money so you’re earning the most from the least amount of work.
• Get the fast, simple formula to attract more buyers, almost magnetically. It’s all in how you describe your images. We’ll hand you the “keywording tool” that works like magic. It’s fast. It’s easy. And it’s automatic.
• Find out how to sell simple travel photographs to magazines and newspapers. You decide where you want to go – getting spa treatments in Bali, skiing in Utah, shopping in Paris – and we’ll show you how to turn pictures from your trip into money in your pocket.
• Come away with the know-how to create photos you can sell the very next day. Try your hand at travel photography and spend a half-day out and about “on assignment” while you explore the neighborhoods and attractions of St. Louis. You’ll learn exactly what it takes to create saleable images and how to sell them—a proven system you can replicate on your own when you return home.
• Get real-time feedback on your photos in our group review sessions. You’ll quickly see from our team of professional photographers and photo editors exactly what makes for a good photograph. You’ll find out why those glossy magazine photos always look so stunning and how you can tweak yours to have the same effect.
• Find out how your hometown, your pets, your kids, your vacations, even the weather in your hometown can all be photo goldmines. And discover how (even in your spare time) you can take $200 – $700 photographs right in your own back yard.
• Learn where to start: Discover what photo buyers want from beginner photographers like you. Skip the “guessing game” of what buyers want, save time, and find out exactly how to succeed from the get-go.

Plus, this spring, we’ll show you how to turn your hometown into an income…

In addition to all the opportunities to sell stock and fine-art photos of your own hometown… we’ll also show you a simple new skill you can quickly learn, to earn $300 – $3,000 per project, in a single weekend, by working with local businesses…

There’s not much competition… and we’ve got two experts on board to show you exactly how it’s done.

Get paid to have FUN!

If you’d like to set your own hours… travel when you please… wake up every morning loving what you do, then you absolutely have to join us at this year’s event.

You’re not alone. And the folks who have joined us in the past will tell you they’re happier, healthier, and more successful because they did.

There’s something very rewarding about seeing your photos in a magazine. Something very cool about walking into Bed Bath & Beyond or another department store and seeing your photo in a picture frame on the shelf.

I’m telling you…

I’ve literally stood next to a photo of me on the shelf at Bed Bath & Beyond, taken by professional stock photographer Shelly Perry whom you’ll meet in St. Louis, and just waited for someone to pass by so I could point out that it’s me inside the picture frame.

And my grandmother is as proud as punch, too. She found a picture of me at Walgreens in Florida while shopping with a friend. “That’s my granddaughter,” she told her friend. And together they bought every frame on the shelf!

What if that were your photo?

Jump-start your successful new life

Lucy Brown dreamed of being a travel photographer and writer before she attended this same workshop that’s coming up in St. Louis. But she always thought it was too competitive and way beyond her experience and capabilities. She was an English teacher, she told herself. Not a photographer.

But after attending The Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop, Lucy said…

“Other than offering me invaluable advice and tips, it opened my eyes to the fact that with motivation and perseverance the inexperienced could also break into the industry. Now I’ve had a number of articles and photos published in International Living’s magazine and on their website – and gotten paid for them, too.

“As well as the obvious financial benefits, it’s extremely rewarding to see my photos and writing in print.

“I’ve also become much more observant. Now I walk around looking at the world with the eyes of a photographer and writer (whether I’m at home or traveling), picking up leaflets and rarely leaving home without my camera. I feel like I have a purpose wherever I go, always looking for a story to tell with photos and words and delving much deeper into the local culture than I would have before.”

And Lucy’s not the only one to get her start this way. In fact, over the years we’ve shared the secrets to success with thousands of readers just like you.

Ordinary folks, extraordinary successes. 
See how much previous participants 
are earning now…

Join us in St. Louis this coming spring, and you’ll learn not just everything you need to get started… but everything you need to set yourself up on a path to success for a photographer’s lifetime of freedom, adventure, and profits, including…

• The skills you need to take saleable photos, even if you’re just starting out and don’t know what all the buttons on your camera do…
• Hands-on experience, with the opportunity to learn one-on-one with our photography experts. This is great for beginners and experienced photographers alike…
• A proven income plan, with specific steps you can follow and no guesswork…
• A plan for growth – you’ll be part of our community, so as your skills grow over time you can continue to share tips and ideas with fellow photographers, keep up with the latest trends in the market, and grow your new income even more…

Basically, it’s the quickest and most comprehensive way for you to get started as a money-making photographer – whether you’ve taken courses before and want to take things to the next level, or are starting completely from scratch.

But don’t just take my word for it. Folks who have already used the tricks and secrets taught in our programs in the past are enjoying tremendous success…

Meet Wayne Hoover:

Here’s another participant turned photographer, Cheryl Bigman:

You’ll meet some of these folks in person this coming spring.

Meanwhile, here’s what previous participants have to say…

Harrison Lee told us he’s now earned more than $3,000 selling photos with his travel articles.

Troy Nelson came to the workshop, followed our 10-Day Success Plan when he got home, and told me he quickly made $1,500! He loves taking storm photos, as well as pattern and texture photos of his fossil and mineral collection that he sells online…

Kim Bechthold turned her photos into an extra $993 when she put them into an online stock agency. And now that she’s moved overseas to Costa Rica, her photos continue to sell even though she’s stopped uploading more to her portfolio.

James Kao attended this workshop and has since had many photos published in magazines. A recent photo of his was published as a two-page spread in Hawaiian Airlines Hana Hou magazine and earned him $600. He’s also entered several photo contests—one of which earned him $6,000!

Lisa Norrgard sold at least 20 canvas prints within months, with prices ranging from $225 to $375 each.

Caroline Maryan entered five of her photos in an exhibition for emerging artists in Seoul, South Korea where she lived at the time. Three of them sold. Two for $500 each and $600 for the third.

Leslie Ehrin sold hers to a textbook for nearly $30,000. (Note: Not everyone can expect this. Wow!)

Marylinda Ramos got $500 from her cover image and story in a sailing magazine.

Wayne Hoover sold a set of fine art photos for $1,500.

Valerie Leroyer sold hers to the city hall for $200. Sue Henderson sold one photo three times for a total of $900.

Steve Collender got into stock photography when he lost his job at the airlines after 9-11. “If I earn enough to pay the electric bill,” he thought, “I’d be happy with that.” But soon his photo royalties paid not just the electric bill but also the phone and gas bill. Then they were enough to pay the car payment and eventually the mortgage.

Tim Napp photographed his cat for Friskies Cat Food and the Carnation Company and won $5,000 and a trip to Los Angeles, CA.

Beverly Shook puts her nature and still life prints in calendars and has made almost $1,000 so far.

Stephanie Wolden takes pictures of vineyards, expensive wine bottles, and winery events in her Napa hometown and has made more than $10,000 so far.

Diane Watson was invited to exhibit her work in a local gallery for Atlanta Celebrates Photography. She received $300 for one photo and $150 to $200 for others.

Stories like these continue to roll in – from around the country and around the world. People selling their photos in lots of different ways… working when and where suits them… and getting paid for what they love to do already…

And now we’d like to add your story, too.

This is our BIGGEST (and ONLY) Ultimate Photographer’s Event of 2019!

It’s the only time you’ll get access to so many experts all in one place—all ready to lend a hand to beginners.

This April in St. Louis, you’ll get real “boots on the ground” advice from experts who are making it happen themselves. They’re all approachable and generous with their time and expertise. They firmly believe that anybody – armed with the right secrets and a commitment to use them – can turn his or her photos into cash.

You’ll hear from…

Shelly Perry, from Portland, Oregon, specializes in stock photography. Her images have been seen all over the globe on music CD covers, books, magazines, catalogs, websites, ad campaigns, and even on TV. Two thirds of our photography success stories are thanks to Shelly. Now she’s back by popular demand…

Shelly earns more money in online stock agencies with a small portfolio than others earn with their very large collections of images, Shelly will tell you her secret for getting the most bang for your buck and why you should avoid wasting your time on images that won’t sell.

Jad Davenport spent a decade as a war photographer covering wars and genocides. Now, he’s an author, photographer, and filmmaker, and his work has appeared in National Geographic magazines and books, Islands, Coastal Living, PBS, NBC, Vanity Fair, Outside, Men’s Journal, Conde Nast, Travel + Leisure, and others. He’s also a member of the Explorers Club in New York, and a photography workshop and expedition leader at National Geographic Creative.

This spring, Jad will be taking the stage in St. Louis to share the wisdom of his experience from leading international travel and wildlife photography journeys. This may inspire you to get out on your own adventures – and to make a nice profit from your travel photos along the way.

Daniel Nahabedian is a freelance travel and cultural photographer. In 2008, Daniel bought his first camera and within one year became a full-time photographer. Currently living in Granada, Spain, Daniel speaks five languages and has lived all over the world including France and Thailand. His work has appeared in Travel+Escape, AsiaRooms, Smithsonian magazine, National Geographic website, Matador Network and more.

In St. Louis, he’ll talk about his journey from no-income photographer to travel photographer and show you how to do the same. If you aren’t sure you have what it takes to really make a go of photography… Daniel has been there and knows exactly the advice and skills you need to pick up. He’s also known for his amazing way of creating magic with light—and he’ll take to the main stage to teach you how to do the same this year.

Bonnie Caton is the creator of the Breakfast Stock Club. She started as a writer wanting to take photos to accompany her travel articles but today she sells more photos than she does articles. And because she was in your shoes just four years ago, she knows exactly what kinds of lessons you need – how to be a scaredy-cat photographer and still make a sale… how to understand light and your camera… the easiest way to learn it all in a single weekend… and more.

She’s got a secret for pulling in $500 a day (or more) from your photography—and she’ll show you how she’s used that secret to earn $10,000 from photography in the last 12 months – this income was earned in her spare time, since she already has a full-time job here at Great Escape Publishing!

Nigel Danson founded and had been growing a software company from nothing to over 150 people… that is, until a horrific car accident changed the course of his life. Now, a stressful life is no longer an option, and he had to switch gears – but that series of events led him to find his passion.

Now, Nigel feels lucky that he makes a good living doing something he loves – landscape photography, capturing breathtaking scenery in beautiful locations. Circumstances forced him to step outside of what he thought was possible and find an enjoyable – but lucrative – alternative to his former “fast-paced” lifestyle. He’s going to share his process for creating saleable landscape photos, including a brand-new marketing method that’s unique, simple, and effective.

Joe Sindorf is an award-winning photographer and international humanitarian filmmaker who has worked in more than 75 nations of the world. His work normally takes him to places where people are at their worst — in the aftermath of major natural disasters; surviving famine or drought; and suffering intense injustice. His still photographs have been published in National Geographic Traveler, Outside, American Photo, Worldand Professional Photographer among others. His video work has won international film festivals, the NATAS Emmy Award, the George Foster Peabody Award (commonly referred to as the Pulitzer Prize for Television) and others.

Joe is currently earning 14 times more income from his video stock footage than he is from his stills of exactly the same scene. He’ll show you exactly how that’s done, so you can work on collecting video clips with your camera or smartphone in addition to still photographs.

And many more…

Our presenters will reveal “tricks of the trade” to take more saleable images. They’re all ready to generously share their wisdom, tips, and insider secrets, both on the stage and in the halls, with anyone who asks.

There’s no doubt – getting paid to take pictures no matter where you are is a great lifestyle.

You’ll get the details on where to sell travel images, including stock photos, editorial, and fine art.

But they’ll also show you how to score free stuff and enjoy perks along the way – things like free stays and access to places only photographers are usually allowed.

There is no substitute for the hands-on experience you’ll gain from our team of professional photographers.

You’ll get…

• A full rundown of the latest photography tool that’s in high demand (but without much competition yet).
• The first, second, and third steps to take to earn money with your photography this year – even if you have zero experience…
• Advice on what kind of camera to buy – spoiler: It’s not the biggest, most expensive models…
• The secret behind a $20,000 photograph: How one photo taken in your hometown can add up to $20,000 in sales, even as a beginner…
• The simple headshot formula to earn $500 in a single day: Still the greatest income opportunity for those with little experience…
• New this year: A beginner and an advanced track – so beginners can gain the skills they need to start, and advanced shooters can get strategies to earning more… and you’ll get access to the recordings of both!
• Cellphone photography: Who’s paying for it and how to do it right…
• Details on how to get free stuff with your photos – hotel stays, museum tickets, park and show passes, free drinks, and more…
• Specifics on how to earn 14 times more when you add video to your skills…
• The latest trends, including why authenticity is in – no need for models and fake settings – now you can photograph real people doing real things. We’ll show you how and where to sell the photos…
• Drone photography: Where this market is going and the fastest way to take advantage of it…

And more.

And not only will you learn these tricks and secrets from the pros, you’ll get a chance to try them yourself, too…

Get professional and supportive feedback in our one-on-one sessions—from mentors who want you to succeed

After all, sitting behind a desk and learning how to do something is completely different from getting up and actually doing it. That’s why you’ll spend at least half a day with your camera in-hand practicing what you learn.

And you’ll get feedback on your work before you leave so there’s no guesswork.

You’ll know what it takes and you’ll have proof that you can do it. And you’ll leave with the beginning of a saleable photo portfolio in hand (plus all the know-how you need to reproduce saleable photos on your own when you get back home). That’s what this whole thing is about, really.

Feedback is the number one tool new photographers need to succeed. Good feedback on your images – from a pro that knows the system – can shave years off your learning curve and ultimately put you in a happier place.

And that’s why this year we are going to devote even more time to your photo reviews. You’ll get a whole new level of personal mentoring… one that would cost a small fortune were you to pay for it anywhere outside this workshop.

You’ll find that this is a safe space for beginners to learn – you won’t get a harsh critique, but rather helpful advice from a supportive and encouraging teacher. Someone who will motivate you to keep at it.

All you need to do is come with an interest in photography – no experience necessary, just a digital camera in hand – and in three days this coming spring, we’ll show you exactly what you need to know to turn photos and videos of your next vacation… your own hometown… and even your pets… into a fast, fun, easy income stream… for life.

In your spare time. Again, no experience necessary

Special Bonus:

Earn 14 times more – and fund your travels – with VIDEO!

It’s an opportunity to cash in on all the benefits of selling pictures from your vacations for income – the money, the on-the-house travel perks, hotel upgrades, free meals, and more…

Without a big upgrade in equipment.

And without the hassle of sending photos to an editor, uploading them to a stock agency, or otherwise selling them online.

VIDEO is nearly as big a game-changer in the photo world as the internet was, creating a great opportunity for travelers willing to document their experiences in exchange for complimentary travel and a second income. And it’s here to stay.

Hawaii, Greece, Belize – you decide where you want to go and fund it using that tiny little video button on the top of your camera, iPad, or smartphone.

You don’t need a special video-recorder. You don’t need a bunch of video-editing software. Nor do you need a crew of people to help you.

In some ways, videos are even easier to sell than still photographs. There’s less competition, and the market is HUGE.

Note: you can sell video clips from your own hometown, too. And, this April in St. Louis, you’ll see exactly how it’s done.

Joe Sindorf (who you’ll meet in St. Louis) has cracked the code for earning 14 times as much from his video clips than he earns from his regular photos. And it doesn’t require a ton of extra time either. When you already have your camera out shooting photos, you can easily learn how to press the video button and create short, saleable clips you can sell.

Join us in St. Louis this April 12-14 and learn how to profit from your photographs and VIDEO!

9 Reasons why you won’t want to miss this Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop

9. If you like taking pictures of your family or snapping vacation photos on your vacations, then you’ve got the basics to make it in this business. All you need to do is turn your interests and habits into income-earning tools. And that’s exactly what our experts can show you how to do this April in St. Louis.

8. Past attendees have said that they’d pay extra for more group review sessions because they learn so much just getting their own photos critiqued and watching the experts comment on their classmates’ photos too. But you don’t have to pay extra. This workshop includes extra group review sessions and more shooting time.

7. A glossy magazine photo can earn you anywhere from $200 to $1,200… if, that is, you know what photo editors are after. And that’s just one of the important secrets you’ll learn at this event.

6. You’ll discover even more fun and lucrative niches you may never have considered before. In St. Louis a whole new world of opportunity will open up before you. If you’re looking for a new way to make money on the side, or a career change altogether, you won’t want to miss this event.

5. The Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop is NOT your standard-fare photo workshop. It’s true you’ll spend some time listening to our seasoned pros divulge their secrets… but we’ve also arranged for you to put what you’ve learned into practice. You’ll be shooting out and about in St. Louis, getting the “in the trenches” experience you need. And then you’ll return to the classroom where you’ll learn how to sell the photos you just created. That’s unlike anything else you’ll find on offer.

4. There’s no other event like this… anywhere. And at these workshops, we make it our business to let you know exactly what editors, photo buyers, and stock agencies want. You can’t find this information on the street and it would likely take you years of trial-and-error to learn it for yourself. There IS no better way to get started.

3. Don’t forget the money: You’ll find out exactly what you need to do to make your photographs saleable in addition to all the sessions you’ll get on improving your photography from the start.

2. Three attendees will get their first photo paycheck at the event! That’s right. I’m creating a special photo challenge this year where I’m going to buy photographs from three attendees whose St. Louis photos best fit my photo challenge! That means you could leave with an extra $100 in your pocket.

And the #1 reason why you should attend this event: 
Because you can’t afford not to.

Leave on vacation, return home 

a Money-Making Photographer

This year, The Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop will take place in St. Louis, Missouri. Here, you’ll find history, green spaces, fabulous food, breweries, and unique art displays.

Take this opportunity to visit the famous Gateway Arch. You can catch a tram ride up to the top of this iconic 630-foot monument – the tallest man-made monument in the United States – to enjoy great views of the city and beyond.

While in the “Gateway City,” you can also visit the spot where Lewis and Clark set out on their historic journey west in 1804. Or, explore the Mississippi River via a charming cruise on a replica of a 19^th-century paddle-wheel boat.

Be sure to try some of the local food specialties, including: toasted ravioli (that’s ravioli breaded and deep-fried), St. Louis-style thin crust pizza, and delicious “gooey butter cake.” And if you’re interested in breweries, St. Louis has plenty on offer. It’s the location of Anheuser-Busch, but also home to many local craft breweries where you can tour and sample.

For a relaxing afternoon picnic, check out Forest Park – one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. and once home to the 1904 World’s Fair. It’s full of scenic walking and biking trails. Or consider visiting Citygarden, an “urban oasis” of sculpture art, fountains, gardens, and waterfalls.

You’ll have plenty to photograph here – and, you’ll enjoy it all in the company of like-minded people, keen to learn, seek out the best photo opportunities, meet new friends, and HAVE FUN!

The workshop takes place at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta where we’ve arranged a special discounted rate for you of just $155/night plus tax. Travel and accommodation details, along with the event itinerary are all laid out for you below.

We’ll pack a lot of fun and information in during the day, but after hours you’ll have time to walk right out the front door and explore the history and charm of St. Louis. Or simply relax with a cocktail as you get to know your fellow photographers.

An exciting new Money-Making adventure… that adds more fun and freedom to your life

If you’re interested in finding a way to fund your travels with your photos… a way to earn an income with a flexible schedule, from anywhere on the planet (or right there at home!)… and set yourself up for a lifetime of creativity and adventure… then don’t wait to do it.

Act now. This is our ONLY Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop in 2019.

And it’s the fastest, most efficient, and most cost-effective way there is for you to gain all the knowledge you need to make money from your photographs… for life. Our experts will be right by your side to help guide you as you get started.

If you’re ready to turn that dream into a reality, then I encourage you to join us in St. Louis this coming April.

The admission to The Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop includes three days of intensive (but downright enjoyable, too!) class sessions geared to produce saleable photographs.

As a beginner, you’ll get a step-by-simple-step blueprint for how to get started, and some easy tips to gain camera mastery in no time…

If you already have some experience, you’ll enjoy learning about the latest trends, and mingling with our experts to get your questions answered in a casual, one-on-one setting…

And EVERYONE will benefit from the hands-on experience, personalized feedback, and supportive community of like-minded new photography friends.

We’ll also treat you to three cocktail parties and a lunch on us. And throughout the program, you’ll discover…

• How you can ditch the 9-to-5 grind… be your own boss… and work from anywhere in the world… from Italy to Fiji with your new-found skills…
• A simple roadmap to your first $10,000…
• Seven simple (but powerful) tricks that will instantly transform your photos from average snapshots to photographs you can sell to a variety of buyers…
• The tricks of the trade that photographers and videographers use to score VIP treatment, deep discounts, and even free vacations…
• The two best, proven ways to set up a passive income stream with your photos and make money selling simple images online (that’s money that comes in while you sleep)…
• This year’s hottest trends and what to shoot first – we’ll get you started with the fastest sellers…
• How to take advantage of local photo opportunities, earn your first $1,000 and fund your trips before leaving home…
• Where to find $300-$3,000 photo projects you can complete in a single weekend…
• How to break into magazine photography – PLUS: 3 magazines that are almost always in need of good photos and stories and how to get it right…
• How to earn an upwards of $70,000 a year selling simple video clips from your camera or Smartphone…
• New this year! 30-day post-event skill-building class. The event doesn’t end when you leave St Louis. If you’re serious about making money with simple photos, this new course is the fastest, easiest way to continue building your skills.
• Plus, how to start from scratch and earn back your workshop fee in 90 days or less…
• And lots, lots more…

Gain camera confidence before the workshop…

Plus, when you act now, you’ll get exclusive access to our pre-workshop “Camera Confident” coaching sessions. No matter what your current skill level we’ll make sure you’re ready to get the most out of your photographer’s weekend when you get to St. Louis.

And the best part is, you don’t have to wait months to get started.

Before you even get on the plane to come out, we will take you by the hand (from the comfort of your own home) and get you up to speed on all the basics you need to get the most bang for your buck out of this event in St. Louis.

Light, composition, camera settings, simple but effective tricks… we’ll cover them all in your “Camera Confident” at-home training program.

This is just one of your fast-reply bonuses when you register today.

We’d usually charge up to $499 for a coaching series like this, but you can join WITHOUT CHARGE when you register for the 2019 Ultimate Photographer’s Event right now.

Save BIG with a Special Discount for a limited time only

We could reasonably charge $2,000 to $3,000 dollars for an event of this caliber, not to mention the accessibility to the professional photographers on staff. And it would be worth every penny.

Just one publishable photograph might earn you that much, or more. But when you secure a seat during this sale, you can take advantage of a BIG discount.

The “At the Door” price of this event is $1,997. However, book now and you can take advantage of a big $400 special discount.

This means that if you register today, you’ll only pay $1,597 to attend (money you can earn back with the sale of a few photos or videos).

As with all of our events, the earlier you register the better. If you want to attend the event in St. Louis this coming April, reserve your seat NOW. The price only goes up from here, and as I mentioned before this is our ONLY Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop of 2019.

(Note: Other discounts may apply. See the Registration Page below for details.)

Register Now, Pay Later

Plus, when you reserve your spot now, you can lock in a BIG discount with a small deposit of just $100 down today.

When you do, you lock in the discounted workshop price and you split your fee into three easy payments. You can spread them out comfortably over the next few months… and still lock in your special discount.

THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

• Three full days of info-packed sessions in the classroom, out in the field, and in photo review sessions.
• Marketing advice from professional photographers like Shelly Perry, Bonnie Caton, Daniel Nahabedian, Jad Davenport, Nigel Danson, Joe Sindorf, and others.
• Special cocktail parties each night where you’ll have a chance to meet and mingle with the experts and your fellow photographers.
• Hands-on photo and video shooting out-and-about in St. Louis… no experience required.
• Small group photo review sessions where you’ll get feedback on your work from professionals in the field.
• Marketing advice about where and how to sell your photos for fun income.
• A special group lunch (on us!) on the last day of the workshop.
• Personal assistance throughout the program from our staff.
• Hot breakfast and coffee breaks daily.
• Lifetime access to workshop presentations from every class session, so that you can review what you learn in your favorite chair at home.
• Lifetime access to a private Facebook group where you can ask questions, share travel plans, meet one another before the event, and stay connected post-event… (some attendees have said access to this group after the event is worth the entire cost of the workshop!)
• Pre-event guidance from Great Escape Publishing Staff including what to expect, what to pack for the weather, equipment list, and travel tips.
• And more…

And, when you register during this Discount period, you’ll also get:

• A FREE seat in our Camera Confident At-Home Training Program (a $499 value).
• A FREE copy of our How to Earn Back Your Workshop Fee in 90 Days or Less guide (a $39 value).
• A FREE copy of 17 Places Where You Can Quickly and Easily Sell Your Photographs (a $39 value).
• And you’ll enjoy the opportunity to earn an extra income doing something that’s really, really fun. I know quite a few people who would give their right arm for a dream job like being a photographer.

… but you must register today.

OUR ROCK-SOLID, TRIPLE GUARANTEE

Guarantee # 1— I guarantee that the Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop will provide you all the insider tools and secrets you need to get paid as a photographer. We’re focused on success in the real world, and we’ll walk you through what you need to do, step-by-simple-step.

Guarantee # 2— I guarantee we’ll deliver the how-to intelligence you need to start taking saleable photographs, sell them to magazines, newspapers, websites, and as fine art, and cash in on all the great perks of the photographer’s life. No prior experience necessary.

Guarantee # 3— I guarantee we’ll treat you fairly should you register and then find you need to cancel. Though all our workshops and expeditions are non-refundable before the event, when you give us at least 30 days’ notice of a cancellation, we will be happy to apply your payment toward a future workshop, minus a $100 processing fee. Cancellations received with less than 30 days’ notice may be subject to extra fees.

Whether you’re just picking up a camera for the first time, or you’re an accomplished photographer seeking ways to make more money from your photos, these three days in St. Louis could, quite literally, change your life — as they already have for so many of our members who, today, are seeing their photos in print and are enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes with the photographer’s life.

As one pleased first-time attendee put it…

And many participants come back again and again…

This is an excellent opportunity to jump into the photographer’s lifestyle…

Whether you’re interested in adding photos to your travel articles… or you’re looking for a way to turn a “hobby” into an income-producing pastime… or you’re interested in, quite simply, learning and perfecting a skill that can provide you endless enjoyment, prestige, and fun…

… then I encourage you to join my colleagues and me April 12-14 in St. Louis.

There’s no better time than right now to create an income stream through photography… and if you’re interested in video, drone photography, or 360-degree photography, too, then – NOW is the time to act.

Space is limited, and we won’t hold another Ultimate Photographer’s Event until 2020, so I encourage you to register now.

Sincerely, 

 

Lori Allen 
Director, Great Escape Publishing

P.S. I can tell you this program is worth every penny – and more – but don’t take my word for it. Here’s what a few more of our past participants have to say…

Your Schedule 
The Ultimate Photographer’s Workshop 
April 12-14, 2019 in St. Louis, MO

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

After you get registered and grab breakfast and coffee, settle in and get ready for a full day of learning. We’ll start off with an overview of this year’s biggest trends and high-selling themes… the best markets for beginners… and how to make the biggest impact with your photos in the coming year. We’ll also have sessions geared toward helping you decide which direction to take with your photography.

• 8:00AM – 8:30AM: Registration and breakfast on us at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta
• 8:30AM – 12:00PM: Workshop Sessions
• 12:00PM – 2:00PM: Lunch on your own
• 2:00PM – 5:30PM: Workshop Sessions
• 5:30PM – 6:30PM: Welcome Cocktail Reception

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Today is another full day of learning, including more classroom sessions and hands-on time “in the field,” paired with more in-depth sessions from our pros. Split into beginner and advanced tracks, you’ll get a chance to grow your photo skills in the streets of St. Louis with an instructor by your side.

Dinner is on us tonight!

• 7:30AM – 8:00AM: Breakfast on us at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta
• 8:00AM – 12:00PM: Workshop Sessions
• 12:00PM – 2:00PM: Lunch on your own
• 2:00PM – 6:30PM: Workshop Sessions
• 6:30PM – 8:30PM: Dinner on us at the Chase Park Royal Sonesta St. Louis

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Continuing to build on what you’ve learned along the way, today’s sessions will hand you the exact formulas our pros use to make an income doing what they love… plus more tools to build your skills and photography income into the future. You’ll also learn about some unexpected ways to turn a profit with your camera.

• 8:00AM – 8:30AM: Breakfast at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta
• 8:30AM – 12:00PM: Workshop Sessions
• 12:00PM – 2:00PM: Lunch on your own
• 2:00PM – 5:30PM: Workshop Sessions
• 5:30PM – 6:30PM: Farewell Cocktail Reception

Note: Schedule and speakers are subject to change.

We will also host a number of optional Add on Workshops:

Optional Add-on Event #1: Thursday, April 11

“Tell Your Camera Who’s Boss” Fast-Track Camera Manipulation: How to Set Your Camera to Get the Creative Effects You Want, with Bonnie Caton (limited to just 12 attendees)

Optional Add-on Event #2: Thursday, April 11

Lightroom 101: Get Up-and-Running Fast with The Best Photo Editing Software on the Market! With Daniel Nahabedian… Beginners Welcome and Encouraged! (limited to just 12 attendees)

Optional Add-on Event #3: Two dates available: Thursday, April 11, or Monday, April 15

Shooting Travel Videos for Stock and Profit Hands-On Field Day Workshop with Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker, Joe Sindorf (limited to just 12 attendees)

Optional Add-on Event #4: Monday, April 15

Lightroom 201: Advanced Techniques That Will Transform You from Lightroom Novice to Pro in One Day FLAT! With Daniel Nahabedian (limited to just 12 attendees)

Optional Add-on Event #5: Monday, April 15

Increase Your Income: The Photographer’s Shortcut to Travel Writing Success One-Day Workshop, with Coastal Living’s Senior Travel and Features Editor, Tracey Minkin (limited to just 20 attendees).

These short but powerful add on workshop are optional and cost between $499 and $699. Discounts may apply. Full details and a booking form for the add-on workshops will be made available to you once you have registered for the main workshop.

Your travel details

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis
212 N. Kings highway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-633-3000

https://www.sonesta.com/us/missouri/st-louis/chase-park-plaza-royal-sonesta-st-louis

We’ve made special arrangements at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta, where the workshop is taking place, for your stay at $155 USD per room, per night, single or double occupancy. These rates do not include any applicable taxes or incidentals.

Occasionally the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta may offer special rates and/or packages for their rooms through various internet sites… feel free to check and see if a special rate is available that catches your eye… you might get lucky and save even more over the already discounted group price we’ve arranged.

This rate is only good through Monday, March 4, 2019 or until our room block is full. Rooms are first come, first served.

If you’d like to share a room with another participant, we encourage you to make a post on our St. Louis Facebook page once you’re registered. This is a closed group and only participants coming to the event can gain access to the page. You’ll be invited upon registration.

And, of course, if you wish to arrange accommodation in another hotel, or elsewhere you are free to do so, and can still participate in the entire workshop.

TRANSPORTATION & GROUND TRANSFERS

You are also responsible for arranging transportation from the airport to the hotel and back.

By Shuttle: Transportation to/from the airport to the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta is provided by GO BEST Express Airport Shuttle for approximately $30-35 per person, round trip. You can find more information, here.

By Taxi: The hotel is just an 11-mile ride from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). You can expect approximately a 20-minute ride by car (likely longer during rush hour). Cost will likely be around $40 plus tip. More if you hit traffic.

By Ride Share: Transportation companies Lyft and Uber also operate at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Check their perspective websites for more information and rates.

PARKING

If you’re driving, overnight hotel guests receive unlimited in-and-out parking privileges at the self-parking rate of $25 per evening or valet rate of $30 per evening. If you are not staying overnight, the current self-parking rate for visitors is $5 for the first hour, with a $5 increase for each additional hour, not to exceed $25. Daily valet parking is $6 per hour not to exceed $30. All prices are subject to change and all parking charges are subject to a 5% sales tax.

In addition, there are a few self-park garages near the hotel that may have cheaper rates. You can find the details, here. Simply enter the hotel address in the search bar and the website will populate with nearby parking garages showing price and availability.

CANCELLATION POLICY: All our workshops and expeditions are non-refundable before the event. If, however, you are unable to attend – and you give us at least 30 days notice – we will be happy to apply your payment toward a future workshop, minus a $100 processing fee. Refunds to your credit card are not permitted. Cancellations with less than 30 days notice may be subject to extra fees.

If you cancel due to medical reasons that are covered by your purchased travel-insurance policy, we will advise the insurance company that your travel and conference fees are non-refundable.

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT: We strongly suggest you protect your investment by purchasing trip-cancellation insurance, and we would be happy to recommend a policy to you. I’ve written articles about travel insurance before – how to know when you need it and whether or not it’s a good deal – so I can send you those when you register.

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