Becoming a Travel Photographer

Becoming a Travel Photographer
Class Description
The world is full of unique and beautiful places. By learning the business behind travel photography and mastering how to capture and write those stories, you can get paid while filling up your passport; more importantly, you can brand yourself as a travel photographer.
Laura Grier is a photojournalist who has made a life out of exploring the world, capturing, and writing about her experiences. She has worked for National Geographic, Huffington Post, and is the owner of Beautiful Day Photography (one of LA’s most highly regarded destination wedding companies). In this class she’ll teach you:
- How to break into the travel photography world
- How to pitch story ideas and get trips funded
- How to prepare for destination and travel shoots
Lessons
- Class Introduction
- How to Break Into Travel & Destination Wedding Photography
- How Are You Perceived as a Photographer?
- Brand Yourself Before Others Brand You
- Activity: What Are Your Photography Goals?
- Owning Your Own Style
- Preparing for a Photoshoot
- The Importance of Research
- Q&A for Magazine Submissions & Researching a Shoot
- Branding: The Intentional Psychology of Color
- Pick one Style & Stick to it
- Curating Aesthetically Branded Images
- What Magazines & Blogs Like
- Shooting to Get Published
- Video Branding: Showing the Process
- Brand Yourself as an Experience
- Behind the Scenes Video
- The Power of Weekly Social Content
- The Power of the Written Word with Photos
- How to Write a Story in Multiple Ways
- How to Repurpose Images with Fresh New Stories
- Become a Thought Expert to Further Your Brand
- Q&A: Writing & Blogging
- Create Stories Before you Start Shooting
- Submit Work to Digital Stock Agencies
- Press & Photojournalism: Having Intent & Strategy
- Steps to Get Travel Jobs
- How to Pitch to a Travel Brand
- The Importance of an Electronic Press Kit
- How to Contact Magazines, Blogs & Publications
- Shooting an Editorial Assignment
- What are Travel Editors Looking For?
- How to Develop a Social Media Strategy
- Creating an Instagram Strategy
- Sample Media Visit Form
- Push Your Boundaries Through Styled Shoots
- Travel Gear That is Easy to Take with You
- How to Start Going Where You Want to Go
Reviews
user-670c8f
I've been listening for, like, two hours. OMG. Like, I could, like, you know, get more from this if, like, she stopped jibbering and get to, like, you know, the topic? She sounds more like a rambling stream-of-thought teenager than a mature adult giving a succinct organized presentation. In two hours, I have, like, learned about two or three things I can, like, use. Like, Ehhhh...? It's like, bor-ing! Like, whutttt? Is she, like, 15 or what? Sheesh.
a Creativelive Student
I have to start by saying that I was lucky enough to be part of the live audience in this class! What Laura has shared this 2 days, is something that will have taken me a few years to learn. Thank you for remanding me that we create our own opportunities and we have to go for what we want instead of waiting for it to happened and will these tips your share in this class, will make it a lot easier to approach editors or potential clients to be able to conquer my goals! Thanks you very much Laura and Creative Live for making all these possible for the photo community all around the world. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!