When I first moved to Napa Valley, I started out working in a busy tasting room. When the opportunity presented itself to take a sommelier exam, I jumped on it. Convinced that my wine career was going to be spent in front of the customer, I originally found it exhilarating to be a sommelier. But […]
Being born and raised in a city that struggled to keep its factory doors open and the street gangs at bay, I knew my destiny was to leave for greater things in the outdoors. On my travels across the country working in the print industry, I always found the time to experience the wilderness, far […]
As I snuggled into bed for the night, I grabbed my warm water bottle, closed my wild eyes, and enjoyed the fresh breeze and complete silence the Serengeti offered me for one serene instant. A second later, my eyes snapped back open to the thunderous roars of the king of the jungle. Every hair on […]
Stock agencies need near-perfect photos, with little-to-no noise, compression, or focus issues. Even the very best photographers encounter all of these issues in their images now and then. The way around it? Downsizing. Now, this doesn’t work on every image. But if one of your photos has very SLIGHT noise, compression, or focus issues… often […]
“Why should I pick a favorite destination for photography when I can enjoy them all?” – Daniel Nahabedian Host Jody Mayberry and Director, Lori Allen, introduce us to professional photographer, Daniel Nahabedian. Light is so important to Daniel that Lori refers to him as the “Master of Light” and looks to him on a regular […]
One of the scariest things when you’re starting out with stock photography is the idea of your images getting rejected. It sounds so stern and final. But the truth is, many ‘rejected’ photos can actually be re-submitted and turned into great sellers with just a minor tweak or two. While some stock sites give specific […]
When an infant finally lets go and walks on her own for the first time, she gains a sense of confidence and independence. She’ll get better and steadier in time. Then she’ll move on to the next challenge. It’s not so different in the world of travel writing. In fact, taking baby steps has helped […]
“Supporting another’s success won’t ever dampen yours.” — Anonymous Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, talks with Photographer and Instructor, Bonnie Caton about a new livestream event taking place in April. The Ultimate Photo Workshop in Baltimore is sold out; you can’t attend live. But this year, we’re going to record the whole workshop and […]
When you’re working on a travel article, it’s always a good idea to take some photos to go along with your writing. Editors love being handed a polished piece, complete with interesting images that help tell the story. If the idea of taking publication-worthy photos seems a little overwhelming, here’s a simple thing you can […]
Every year, Pantone selects a Color of the Year. This is the color that’s supposed to dominate the hottest trends for fashion, home décor, and graphic design. And the chosen shade for 2018 is Ultra Violet! I love purple, so I’ll be keeping an eye out for it whenever I’m out shooting. Recently, I set […]
