I’ve been filming scenes all over the world for quite some time and really enjoy the process. On top of that, I make good money from those videos, and you can, too. It’s easier than you might think. One thing my students always tell me is how much fun… and surprisingly easy… filming is. You […]
What would you do with an extra $1,000? Buy a new lens? Upgrade your camera bag? Take a trip? Hire a professional organizer or interior decorator? Pre-order the new iPhone 8? Buy a new drone? Go to Thailand? I’m announcing a $1,000 challenge this week… and, over the next few days, I’m going to tell […]
“Investment in your skill brings confidence and confidence brings opportunities.” – Lori Allen Great Escape Radio Host, Jody Maberry and Director, Lori Allen discuss the basics of getting started in photography: what equipment you need and which investment is more important—the investment in your skill or investment in equipment. At our recent Photography Workshop in […]
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan Host, Jody Maberry and Director, Lori Allen talk about her upcoming travel to Tanzania, the marketing purpose behind the trip and how you too can arrange trips to the places you most want to explore in the […]
I hope this week’s series of video tips is making you want to try shooting video (and making money) with your camera. Now that you know how and why to shoot video, I want to give you one tip that I use to consistently turn one sale into three and triple my income from a […]
Fortunately, I’ve discovered how to earn a very good income with my camera and laptop. I don’t like to throw around my awards or talk about how much money I make. I use the word “fortunate,” because in addition to helping others in times of war, famine, and political unrest – something I wish I […]
Over the years, I’ve advised readers to use a tripod in order to differentiate yourselves from the amateur videographer. With a tripod, you’ll create perfectly smooth and stable images. But carrying a tripod is tiring, and setting it up takes time. Luckily, new technology has almost eliminated the need for messing around with a tripod—at […]
I applaud people who make their living shooting stock images. Although I’ve been submitting images to stock for years, it has accounted for only a small portion of my income. I know that my lack of success in stock photography is my own fault. It takes consistent hard work, discipline, and determination — and up till […]
While excavating my basement recently, I discovered a carton of ancient home movies my father shot, with my mother’s spidery handwriting identifying the subjects of the brittle and faded 8 and 16 mm reels. Digging through the carton, I caught the ineffable whiff of the old film, evoking memories of our movie nights growing up. […]
It’s true that you need a few pieces of equipment in order to be a videographer – but not nearly as much as you might think. And if you start looking at those items as simply being tools that will allow you to gain invaluable experiences, you will come to understand how rewarding this lifestyle […]
