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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

  1. Class Introduction
  2. How to Break Into Travel & Destination Wedding Photography
  3. How Are You Perceived as a Photographer?
  4. Brand Yourself Before Others Brand You
  5. Activity: What Are Your Photography Goals?
  6. Owning Your Own Style
  7. Preparing for a Photoshoot
  8. The Importance of Research
  9. Q&A for Magazine Submissions & Researching a Shoot
  10. Branding: The Intentional Psychology of Color
  11. Pick one Style & Stick to it
  12. Curating Aesthetically Branded Images
  13. What Magazines & Blogs Like
  14. Shooting to Get Published
  15. Video Branding: Showing the Process
  16. Brand Yourself as an Experience
  17. Behind the Scenes Video
  18. The Power of Weekly Social Content
  19. The Power of the Written Word with Photos
  20. How to Write a Story in Multiple Ways
  21. How to Repurpose Images with Fresh New Stories
  22. Become a Thought Expert to Further Your Brand
  23. Q&A: Writing & Blogging
  24. Create Stories Before you Start Shooting
  25. Submit Work to Digital Stock Agencies
  26. Press & Photojournalism: Having Intent & Strategy
  27. Steps to Get Travel Jobs
  28. How to Pitch to a Travel Brand
  29. The Importance of an Electronic Press Kit
  30. How to Contact Magazines, Blogs & Publications
  31. Shooting an Editorial Assignment
  32. What are Travel Editors Looking For?
  33. How to Develop a Social Media Strategy
  34. Creating an Instagram Strategy
  35. Sample Media Visit Form
  36. Push Your Boundaries Through Styled Shoots
  37. Travel Gear That is Easy to Take with You
  38. 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!!!