Whether you’re submitting a feature article for publication, a 200-word blurb, or something in between, your goal as a travel writer is the same: Get the editor to say “Yes.” There are many ways to accomplish this, including researching your subject thoroughly and editing your work carefully. But another great way to get your article […]
Thinking of the warmer months helps me plan ahead for what I should shoot for my stock portfolio right about now. I have a bit of an edge here in California, since I can plan a shoot in the fresh green grass, with tulips, even during wintertime. I did something similar a few years ago, […]
We all like to pick up travel magazines and admire the beautiful photos of exotic locations in faraway lands. As a travel photographer myself, I’m grateful to be able to discover and photograph foreign landscapes and cultures every year. But just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither was my photography career. Before I […]
When I heard the Atlanta weather forecast called for scattered thunderstorms, I thought it would be awesome to capture an amazing cloudscape. But then I figured my chances of getting a perfect cloudscape in this urban jungle were slim, so I headed out of the house with just my laptop instead. As I headed home […]
Stock photo buyers look for iconic images. That means places, things, and events that are immediately recognizable — like the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. But what about the crowds of people who are attracted to the same things? You can’t get a model release for all of them… so you need to use a […]
There was a time when I thought this was a good picture… I would go on location to a beautiful scene… I would invest in good quality equipment… and I would capture some pretty good shots. Yes, they were good… but they were a bit boring, a bit standard… anyone with a decent camera could […]
Whether you’re a travel writer, a photographer, or someone who enjoys learning about new places and cultures… I’m sure you’ll appreciate how the right pictures can really capture the essence of a destination. In fact, my travel photos often inspire the stories that I write. Here’s how it works… Before sitting down to write an […]
Spring has fully sprung, and along with it one of the most popular subjects in stock photography: flowers! Now conventional wisdom would say that there are already so many flower images in stock photo libraries, that it’s pointless to photograph this subject because there’s way too much competition. Some stock photo agencies even specifically say that they already have enough flower […]
“If you had told me that I would be a 75-year-old moneymaking photographer, I don’t think I would have believed you!” –Elizabeth Coughlan Host Jody Mayberry and Director Lori Allen, introduce us to Elizabeth Coughlan. “One of the great things about these podcasts is that the people we interview are inspiring. Elizabeth is one of […]
“The Great Escape Publishing expeditions have launched my photography skills into another dimension.” –Stephanie Wolden Host Jody Mayberry and Director Lori Allen, introduce us to Stephanie Wolden. “Photography is one of the only professions where you can get paid as you’re learning how to become an expert,” says Lori. “And Stephanie is doing exactly that.” […]
