01 Sep, 2010 | Posted by: psnotes

NEVADA WIER: “Those 10 things I knew, or wished I knew, before becoming a professional photographer” - Take number three in the “glad she knew” category: I knew that I had some great traits for a traveler: I can handle alcohol; I can sleep anywhere; I have an “iron stomach”; I have a bad sense of smell; and I remain very calm in times of stress or uncertainty. All very useful for the solo traveler. http://nevadawier.wordpress.com/2010/08/14/those-10-things-i-knew-or-wished-i-knew-before-becoming-a-professional-photographer/

ON THE ROAD -- The Business Of Travel Photography; Making Money While You’re Making Tracks - The travel photographers interviewed work with clients ranging from editorial to corporate and advertising. Each have their own story, but they all share certain thoughts about the business. http://shutterbug.com/columns/business_trends/0710business/

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25 Aug, 2010 | Posted by: psnotes

SPONTANAEITY -- Can you catch it? Travel travel photography: the fuzzy area between iconic and cliché. Almost every writer and traveler has a camera these days. A good chunk who visit Buenos Aires go to the San Telmo Sunday market, and when they do, they find this couple dancing tango in the streets. It all looks vaguely spontaneous, the scene quintessentially Argentine — both of which are debatable. SOURCE: Audrey Scott; http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2010/08/travel-photography-iconic-cliche/

PLAN AHEAD -- Develop a good travel planning routine ... some resources and examples. People typically travel to the same places these days for work however; occasionally there is a new city to explore. Here’s an evolving system of getting a feel for a place before arriving through pre-trip research. These days it involves a series of websites saved as favourites and a couple of other routines. http://blog.dreamstime.com/2010/08/20/develop-a-good-travel-planning-routine-some-resources-and-example_art33174

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18 Aug, 2010 | Posted by: psnotes

GOING TRAVELING? -- Travel Photography Tips. Bill Lockhart: “Here are some tips that might help you on your next photo travel adventure.”
http://www.phototravelreview.com/travel-photography-tips/

HOW TO EXPRESS IT -- The Secret of Travel Photography. One of the most appealing areas of photography is travel photography. When visiting
a new place, every photographer wants to find a way to catch its feel, its
uniqueness and bring it home with him. Travel photography can a very appealing and rewarding, yet very complex task. Just walking around and getting random shots is not the way to do it. http://associated-press.net/photography-blog/digital-photography/the-secret-of-travel-photography/

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11 Aug, 2010 | Posted by: psnotes

A REQUIEM? -- :Pistole: "Professional Travel Photography is gone for good. The Travel Publications are gone, with a few exceptions. The big international magazines are still there, but with badly reduced number of pages, of readers, of stories. And, what's worse, with confused identities and scopes. Even generic magazines have renounced their travel section."
http://pistolesiphoto.blogspot.com/2010/07/requiem-for-travel-photography.html
TAKEAWAY: Hmmmmmm. Vacating the Vacation Vocation. Could the career presently be over-crowded? Could the iconic travel venues have now all been covered? Could it be no one will ever discover that deep penetration of a venue is much more desirable than skimming it? Could the economy have had some effect on present day travel? -RE

BEATING A HASTY RETREAT – In Britain, The Royal Photographic Society thought supplying free pictures to big business was a good idea. Not now. EPUK's Andrew Wiard and David Hoffman report on a Royal climb-down. The RPS had intended to supply its members work free of charge, replacing paid for use in high-profile areas including displays at motorway service areas, in-flight magazines, national newspapers, specialist magazines and trade shows, web sites both for consumers and commercial partners, as well as poster campaigns at railway stations and on trains. http://www.epuk.org/News/962/rps-retreat

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04 Aug, 2010 | Posted by: psnotes

UP CLOSE TRAVEL -- The trick is to get creative with your photos of transportation. While standard, representation shots of the side of the bus you rode from Nairobi to Arusha will do, what’s another way to tell the story? Do you have shots of what it’s like inside, packed three to a seat? What about luggage storage or the exhaust billowing out the tailpipe? And along the way, do you make any stops and what’s the activity around the bus like? The driver and the money handler, what’s their part in the travels? http://digital-photography-school.com/travel-photography-subjects-transportation#ixzz0v1w3Ua00

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27 Jul, 2010 | Posted by: psnotes

MARKETS THAT PAY -- 10 Travel Photography and Travel Writing Markets that Pay. Jeff Bartlett: Reality can be difficult for a travel writer/photographer. The bills must be paid and today’s current market isn’t the easiest to navigate. Thankfully these 10 outlets, will not only publish travel photography and travel writing, but they’ll pay for it, too. As publishing budgets shrink, the demand for combined writing and photography work has never been higher. Whether focusing on travel writing or photography, it would likely benefit you to include both services in potential queries. SOURCE: Jeff Bartlett: http://www.photojbartlett.com/2010/07/18/10-travel-photography-and-travel-writing-markets-that-pay/

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21 Jul, 2010 | Posted by: psnotes

THE RIGHT WAY -- Mistakes Made By Amateur Travel Photographers -- Not just anybody can just point and shoot a camera. So how can you be a good travel photographer and stand out from the crowd of camera wielding enthusiasts? http://culturalcubana.org/?p=177

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14 Jul, 2010 | Posted by: psnotes

MOBILE LIGHTING -- Brian Hirschy: “Let me start by saying that there are some travel photographers that won’t go near artificial lighting – I am not one of those. I’m not discriminating between those who use artificial light and those who don’t. I don’t really draw a strong distinction between the two, other than to say I love natural light just as much as I love lighting setups in many ways – it just happens to be the lighting setups that get my blood rushing and make me excited about being a photographer. If you are one of the strictly natural light guys, no worries – unfortunately you might not get much out of this post other than maybe some information you can store away for when you do pick up a strobe. http://www.brianhirschy.com/mobile-lighting-for-travel-photography/

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30 Jun, 2010 | Posted by: Alec

PLAIN GOOD TIPS -- Tips to Capturing Perfect Lighting with Travel Photographer Bob Holmes . www.SilberStudios.tv In the latest episode of "Advancing Your Photography," Marc Silber chats with award-winning travel photographer Bob Holmes to find out what it's like to photograph some of the most exotic places in the world, as well as to discuss specific techniques beginning photographers can use to improve their own craft.

THEY’RE PEOPLE, NOT FURNITURE -- Travel Photography Subjects: Old People
Travel photography is about bringing back images that represent the area you visited. It’s about your feel of what was in front of you. Most of us take photos while traveling with the intent of sharing them once home. Showing others what the streets of Kathmandu were really like or how they manage to do more with less in Kenya. The images with the most impact are often those who’s subject or theme is something familiar to the audience. It helps us connect.
SOURCE: Peter West Carey http://digital-photography-school.com/travel-photography-subjects-old-people#ixzz0rkOMuS00

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23 Jun, 2010 | Posted by: psn

COMPLEX TASK -- One of the most appealing areas of photography is travel photography. When visiting a new place, every photographer wants to find a way to catch its feel, its uniqueness and bring it home with him. Travel photography can a very appealing and rewarding, yet very complex task. Just walking around and getting random shots is not the way to do it. You need to spend some time thinking about what you want to express and how.
SOURCE: Alex Don ; Festival Media Arte;
http://www.festivalmediarte.org/the-secret-of-travel-photography.html

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16 Jun, 2010 | Posted by: psn

GEOTAG 'EM -- Travel Photography Tip - Avoiding Tourist Hotspots - If you're hoping to do some shooting on vacation, you want to come home with something cool. The one thing you definitely don't want is the same shot as everyone else. Photographer Eric Fisher put together an incredibly helpful gallery using geotagged photographs. Each picture is an overlay of a city, with red dots representing photographs taken by tourists (anyone in the city for less than a month) and red dots representing shots by locals.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/news/travel_photography_tip_-_avoiding_tourist_hotspots.html
TAKEAWAY: Taking a picture of the same spot in travel photography – is not the problem, it’s waiting for the right lighting, the right “moment” –that’s the difference between a snapshot and a pro’s talented result.

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02 Jun, 2010 | Posted by: psn

UGH! ANOTHER SLIDE SHOW! -- Take Better Travel Photos. People have been taking travel and vacation pictures ever since more portable and less expensive cameras became accessible to the general public. Those early vacation slideshows were not always greeted with enthusiasm by those who'd been buttonholed to watch them. In fact, you've probably seen a cartoon or two about the dreaded vacation slideshow. Well, things have changed tremendously since those early days, and today's slideshows can be both entertaining and dramatic.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-Explore/Photography-Techniques/g93p3dam/1/Take-Better-Travel-Photos.html

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26 May, 2010 | Posted by: psn

If you are an accomplished travel writer and good with a camera The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau www.VisitRedondo.com will host a press tour Friday, June 25 to Sunday June 27. During the same time will be held the annual Riviera Village Summer Festival held in the Village. It was once called the "Hollywood Riviera" for the celebs who patronized the local cafes.
The press familiarization tour will include: Up to $300 toward writer's airfare; Meals at local restaurants; Live entertainment options; Activities and attractions, including biking, boating, ocean kayaking, skating, shopping, visit to SeaLab, and more Up to four nights at The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, or Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach Attendance at the Summer Festival
Note: Be prepared to submit tearsheets from your previous publications.
RSVP by June 3 to Maris Somerville, 310-207-5663 or toll free, 866-607-5663 maris[at]somervillepr[dot]com

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19 May, 2010 | Posted by: psn

MAKING PLANS -- Whether you are on a professional assignment or just planning to take some photos on your annual vacation, by putting some effort into planning your trip properly you will be able to maximize your time and produce better results. It all comes down to research and knowing what to expect once you get there.
http://www.directlytravel.com/travel-photography-planning-your-trip.html

THOSE FEES -- Adventure Travel Wilderness And Hiking Trails Fees Continue To Rise
Is adventure travel getting expensive for the family? The good news for adventure travel and wilderness hiking trails is that the USA has some of the most unique and incredible places to see on earth. Our National, State Parks, Monuments and Wilderness Areas are awesome, but for years there have been reduced number of visitors. Many citizens have said that a four-year program to increase national parks entrance fees to make them more uniform may discourage some Americans from visiting their national parks such as the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion and Yellowstone. http://www.fastcashphoto.com/2010/05/adventure-travel-wilderness-and-hiking-trails-fees-continue-to-rise/

PHOTO TIPS -- Summer Travel Photography , Sandra Nykerk offers tips and techniques for capturing the beauty and emotion in our country’s most awe-inspiring natural treasures.
http://uniquephoto.blogspot.com/2010/05/tamron-summer-travel-photography-tips_11.html

TRAVEL OVERSEAS -- -- Shooting International Destinations. Richard Martin offers tips and techniques for capturing some of the world’s most exotic people and places. While you’re on the road thousands of miles from home, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the cultural differences, travel logistics, and encounters with some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Here ar tips on the best ways to capture the flavor of wherever your international adventures may take you.
http://uniquephoto.blogspot.com/2010/05/tamron-summer-travel-photography-tips.html

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12 May, 2010 | Posted by: psn

TIPS FOR TAKING ICONIC TRAVEL PHOTOS. An iconic travel image should communicate the very essence of a place to your viewers. When shooting travel pictures it helps to have some idea of what you want to shoot before you go on your trip. The last thing you need on a trip is to be overwhelmed by your surroundings when arriving at your location. SOURCE: Dan Bailey http://thephotoletariat.com/simple-tips-for-taking-iconic-travel-photos/

VIVID TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY -- It’s up to you, the photographer, to feel and find that moment and translate it into film or pixels.
http://almostfearless.com/2010/05/04/shooting-vivid-photography-in-well-traveled-places/

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28 Apr, 2010 | Posted by: psn

SOME Q&A: -- Peter West Carey. We asked him about how photographers can change the world, his background in photography, and more. Here's what Peter had to say...
WE: Are there rules in other countries people need to be aware of about who or what you can or cannot shoot?
PWC: For the most part it's common sense. Things like, people with guns usually don't want their picture taken and it can be forbidden in some areas. Even places where it's allowed, you will be under watchful eyes. Government buildings too.
But for the most part, when in doubt, I ask. Religious sites are a hit and miss but there is always someone around to ask. Likewise, certain ceremonies may be off limits, while others not. Most museums don't allow flash photography and some don't allow it at all. Source: Wandering Educators http://www.wanderingeducators.com/artisans/photographer-month/photographer-month-peter-west-carey.html

LOOK FOR THE UNUSUAL World-famous icons like the Eiffel Tower and Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue pose a true challenge for travelers, who often come home with the same images taken countless times over. But that wasn't the case for myBT member awc007, who shot this spectacular photo of Easter Island from a different perspective—the moai's-eye view. SOURCE: Kate Appleton, http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2010/04/readers_most_unusual_landmark.html

GOOD EXPLANATION -- Travel Photography is not illegal! Ever since September 11, 2001, it seems war has been declared on photographers. Photographers, including me, have been harassed, interrogated and detained, just for taking photos in public. SOURCE: Ned Levi Consumer Traveler http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/travel-photography-is-not-illegal/

The PERIPITATIC TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER: John Lund to Glen Alison: “Glen, if my memory is accurate, you once had a large studio operation but let that all go to vagabond around the world shooting stock for Tony Stone. Can you refresh my memory about that and give us some highlights of that trip? http://blog.johnlund.com/

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21 Apr, 2010 | Posted by: psn

TRAVEL BLOGGING -- Top 100 Travel Photography Blogs. One incredible benefit of the Internet is the ability for travelers to share their experience with others via their blogs. This list compiles 100 of the best travel photography blogs, all of which do just that. Whether you are an art student who appreciates photography from places around the world or are an armchair travel buff, these travel photography blogs are sure to fulfill your desire for awe-inspiring photography. SOURCE: Photography-Colleges.org http://www.photography-colleges.org/top-100-travel-photography-blogs/

DEPICT THE ESSENSE --Travel Photography: Here are 5 travel photography tips for those who are venturing out into this adventurous field. More than capturing memories, travel photography is about preserving a location's culture, heritage and personality. Photographers on the go yearn to be able to capture the views, the sights, and the unique features of places that they go to, but travel photography is not as easy as it may seem. It's not just a matter of going around and randomly clicking your camera; you have to be able to depict the essence of your experience.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/how-tos/photography-tips/travel-photography-5-tips.html

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14 Apr, 2010 | Posted by: psn

WHAT’s IN THE TRAVEL BAG? Travel and editorial photographer Susan Seubert in “Pack Your Kit”.

http://seubertphoto.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/travel-and-editorial-photographer-susan-seubert-in-pack-your-kit/

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07 Apr, 2010 | Posted by: psn

GOING TRAVELING? How to Choose the Best Digital Travel Cameras. Read more at Suite101: How to Choose the Best Digital Travel Cameras: DSLR and Small Cameras for Outdoors, Beach, Tours, Backpacking http://travel-photography.suite101.com/article.cfm/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-travel-cameras#ixzz0jWwTOICS

10 Travel Photography Tips: Planning to trip or vacation? Here’s 10 handy travel photography tips to get you thinking about how to capture your time away.
http://digital-photography-school.com/10-travel-photography-tips#ixzz0jcicB8NI

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17 Mar, 2010 | Posted by: psn

PICK POCKET – Really read the fine print of a photo contest with care, whether the organizers are well-known in the world of photography or travel or not, in an effort to highlight that most (if not all) of photography contests are, well, rights grabs. (They are fishing contests that steal your rights.) SOURCE: Tewfic El-Sawy; The Travel Photographer.
http://thetravelphotographer.blogspot.com/2010/03/frommers-rights-grab.html

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10 Mar, 2010 | Posted by: psn

SECRETS TO TRAVEL PHOTOS-- --He has a dream job. He`s paid to explore the world with his camera and the results appear in magazines such as National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian and Islands. Here, Bob Krist shares a few secrets for capturing the kind of images that make him one of the most sought-after photographers in the business.
www.thecitytraveler.com/reviews/secrets-to-great-travel-photography/

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17 Feb, 2010 | Posted by: psn

HOW’D HE DO THAT? -- A Resource for Travel Photography in California is Available on Kindle. A California travel photography guide, California Photo Scout, offers inspiring photographs of popular destinations along with advice on how to take them yourself. http://ca.myphotoscout.com/
www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=67007

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03 Feb, 2010 | Posted by: psn

NEW TRAVEL SERVICE -- The Wall Street Journal expands brand with WSJTravel launch - While The Wall Street Journal struggles with advertising, it continues to diversify its offerings by delving into another realm - travel services. WSJTravel is a website that will offer 50 travel packages to destinations including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America. http://www.editorsweblog.org/newspaper/2010/01/the_wall_street_journal_expands_brand_wi.php

PLEASE, JUST THE GOOD ONES – Highs and Lows of Travel Photography.
When you return from an awesome trip, you want to show off your photos to friends and family. Unfortunately, dull photos don’t help your image.
http://travelblog.gapadventures.com/2010/01/26/highs-and-lows-of-travel-photography/

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20 Jan, 2010 | Posted by: psn

TWITTER CAN CUT TRAVEL COSTS – From: MichelleHiggins An increasing number of travel companies are using Twitter to market their brands, often by tweeting exclusive deals to followers. JetBlue calls out last-minute discounts at JetBlueCheeps on Tuesday mornings. A recent example: “$89 BOS to LAS this Sat. LAS to BOS this Mon. or Tues. 25 seats avail or til 6 pm ET.” Fairmont Hotels offers its Twitter followers special discounts before anyone else. Farecompare’s “flyfrom” Twitter feed offers location-specific fare sales when you plug in your home airport’s three-letter code, as in flyfromNYC. All you need to do is sign up for a free account at Twitter.com and start following the companies you like or travel experts who do the work for you. (You can find me at MichelleHiggins.)SOURCE: MICHELLE HIGGINS NYTimes.

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11 Nov, 2009 | Posted by: psn

DOUBLE DUTY -- There is a bond between travel writers and photographers that goes beyond cravings for weird food and questionable style. "Photography" literally means "writing with light." When photographers think of themselves as writers, they make better photographs; like writers with words, the best photographers write compelling stories with images. SOURCE: Travel Photography and ‘Writing With Light’ JEFF PFLUEGER http://bit.ly/QWJB0

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04 Nov, 2009 | Posted by: psn

CIRCLE STOCK IMAGES has announced the launch of its stock photography web site, circlestockimages.com, featuring stunning travel-centric images from around the globe.
The photographer-managed agency differs from traditional photo agencies by offering commission-free competitive pricing and the ability to contact and negotiate with member photographers individually. http://bit.ly/2jmHmB

RESPECT WINS POINTS – Tread Carefully When Photographing Religious Events. When visiting a country where religion is a visible part of daily life, you'll find that pictures of religious activities reveal cultural insights better than photographs of landmarks and landscapes. Rituals, festivals, and people dressed in religious garb personalize faiths otherwise unfamiliar to most photographers. http://bit.ly/3mJgtI

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21 Oct, 2009 | Posted by: psn

EARN WHILE YOU TRAVEL 11 Ways To Earn Cash While On Vacation.Want to earn a little cash while on your two-week vacation? Called a paycation, there are a number of ways to make holidays work for you, but it depends on how much time you want to sacrifice and what you intend to gain. Here are some options, in no particular order, that may suit your skills and preferences. (For more on saving during the holidays, check out Avoid Overspending This Holiday Season and Holiday Spending Or Spending Holiday?) SOURCE: Michael Kling/ALIBABA
http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/entrepreneur/100186267-1-11-ways-earn-cash-while.html

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Travelwriter Marketletter

Travelwriter Marketletter… for writers and photojournalists.

Travelwriter Marketletter is a monthly publication available online
( http://www.travelwriterml.com ) and in hard copy format. Travelwriter Marketletter is in its 29th year.
If you’re a travel writer or photographer, TWM tells you about new markets, pay scales, editors, specs and trips.

Contact Mimi Backhausen Phone: 571/214-9086
Fax: 208-988-7672 mimi[at]travelwriterml[dot]com

If you're a photographer, TWM will provide you with contact info about photobuyers.
If you’re in travel PR, TWM tells you which publications are likely targets.
If you’re a travel editor, TWM tells you about trips, and about your competitors.
If you’re a photo researcher TWM will direct you to travel photographers.

Request a sample copy... mimi[at]travelwriterml[dot]com Phone: 571/214-9086

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14 Oct, 2009 | Posted by: psn

WHERE IN THE WORLD? -- New travel photography collection lets readers pinpoint where each image was taken. Earthbound: A Rough Guide to the World in Pictures contains more than 250 images, as well as personal insights by the photographers. Use the latitude and longitude coordinates next to each image (also provided along with brief extracts from Earthbound). Type them into Google maps and the software will zoom in on the correct location. http://bit.ly/4Whhu
TAKEAWAY: This system will prove beneficial for the newcomer to travel photographer. Why? Photobuyers welcome any supporting info about the stock photo they are seeking.

DOSE OF NOSTALGIA -- Journey down Route 66 opens hobbyist's eyes. Sandi Wheaton always had an eye for old Route 66, so when she lost her job at General Motors in Detroit, she hit the road to snap some photos. Like 100,000 of them. She’s also taking photos of things along the way that catch her artist’s eye, particularly abandoned stuff — buildings, homes, vehicles. And she’s not passing up other Route 66 jewels, either, like a restored filling station/museum in Afton. Or that biker bar in Devil’s Elbow, Mo., where Wheaton said she left her bra. SOURCE: DAVID ZIZZO. http://bit.ly/UDZ6I
Read more: http://www.newsok.com/journey-down-route-66-opens-hobbyists-eyes/article/3407209?custom_click=lead_story_title#ixzz0Tgk2bfnM

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07 Oct, 2009 | Posted by: psn

VACATION FREE -- Selling Your Travel Photos - Turning Vacations Into A Business - 7 ways to sell your travel photos:
http://virtualphotographystudio.com/photographyblog/2009/09/30/selling-your-travel-photos-turning-vacations-into-a-business/

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( http://www.travelwriterml.com ) and in hard copy format. Travelwriter Marketletter is in its 29th year.

If you’re a travel writer or photographer, TWM tells you about new markets, pay scales, editors, specs and trips.
Contact Mimi Backhausen Phone: 71/214-9086
Fax: 208-988-7672 mimi[at]travelwriterml[dot]com
If you're a photographer, TWM will provide you with contact info about buyers.
If you’re in travel PR, TWM tells you which publications are likely targets.
If you’re a travel editor, TWM tells you about trips, and about your competitors.
If you’re a photo researcher TWM will direct you to travel photographers.

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10 Jun, 2009 | Posted by: psn

HIGH SEAS –LOW FEES ..The Secret Sauce of Shooting and Selling Travel Stock Photography - According to Jack Hollingsworth the 'secret sauce' in shooting and selling all this travel stock photography is seeing the world through cruising. That's right.cruising. 30+ different itineraries, over 300 ports-of-call and thousands of logged nautical miles.
http://www.microstockdiaries.com/the-secret-sauce-of-shooting-and-selling-travel-stock-photography.html

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03 Jun, 2009 | Posted by: psn

The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), the world's largest organization of professional travel journalists and photographers, recently polled its members to come up with the tips to help travelers take better vacation photos.
"With digital cameras, it has never been easier or cheaper to take top quality vacation photos," states SATW president and broadcast travel journalist, Bea Broda. "However, there are still some things that travelers can do to help them come back with stunning images of their vacation," she said.

Shoot photos early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the sun is overhead and the light is flat. Shooting in early morning and late afternoon will add more color and shadows to your photos, giving more definition to the subject.

"Although morning and late afternoon are considered the best light for making photographs, some exceptions apply. In the Caribbean, for instance, to capture the water at its most electric aquamarine, shoot the seascape from on high, preferably at noon."-- Patricia Borns, maritime and travel writer/photographer.

The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) is a non-profit professional association that works to promote responsible travel journalism and to provide professional support for its members, including travel journalists, photographers, editors, electronic media, film lecturers, television and film producers, and public relations representatives from the travel industry.
For more information on the Society of American Travel Writers, visit www.satw.org

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29 Apr, 2009 | Posted by: psn

Internet and online travel becomes
more important in tough economic times.

There has been no drop in travel website visits as fuel prices increase. People are instead researching their travel decisions more intensively online and are shifting to the online channel as they become more price sensitive.
http://www.tamartidings.com/travel-20-the-data-impacts-and-business-implications.html

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17 Dec, 2008 | Posted by: psn

YES OR NO? -- From the Seattle Times. Travel essay - A tourist on the horns of a dilemma. Reader Ed Peters on balancing the desire to take photos and respecting a stranger's privacy.
“My wife had noticed a man following us about 25 feet back. He seemed nice enough and was wearing a suit jacket; occasionally he spoke into a radio. We asked our Moroccan guide who he was. He said a policeman who was a friend of his, hired to watch our backs for pickpockets and keep the more aggressive street vendors from swarming us.
The tiny alleys were impossibly narrow and dark and I imagined that, if we had no escort, this whole thing might have gone quite differently. At one point, I went to take a picture of a man in a shoe-repair shop that could have been inherited from his great-grandfather. It was a crevice, maybe six feet wide, and filled with old leather and tools, the man's lined face barely visible in back. The shoe repair man saw me photographing him. Hemade an angry noise, and came after me.
Should I have shot that photograph? Sometimes I wonder. Am I being rude, am I intruding, do I have any photographic rights in this interlude that I traveled so far and paid so much money to achieve?
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2008504787_tressay14.html
TAKEAWAY. Next time you see a handsome coffee table book about Morocco, ask whether the photographer should have taken the pictures –or not.

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http://photostocknotes.com/psn/createaccount.html

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08 Oct, 2008 | Posted by: psn

NO MORE STATIC TRAVEL SHOTS? -- iTravelstock Launches - The iTravelstock collection addresses a growing trend of requests for "active travel" imagery, focusing on the features and characteristics of a location, but also including enthusiast activities that make the location a destination.http://www.creativepro.com/article/itravelstock-launches

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10 Sep, 2008 | Posted by: psn

CLEVER RESEARCH TOOL -- A researcher on a short trip to a foreign country, with little money, but a digital camera in hand has devised a novel approach to digitizing foreign archives that could speed up research.
His plan to efficiently glide through letters searching out significant keywords or authors lay in tatters. The idea of photocopying all the relevant documents was impossibility, because of cost, time and travel constraints. Gennari had traveled to Stockholm with few possessions, but his trusty digital camera was among them. An off-hand remark to one of the staff at the Riksarkivet revealed that they not only allowed non-flash photography of their collections, but they even had a camera stand setup for the occasional photographing of maps and images that could not be photocopied.
Gennari set about photographing 2,500 documents, producing some 25,000 images in total, which would have been the equivalent of $15,000 worth of photocopying. If he had used a film camera, almost 700 rolls of film (about $4,000) would have been required with the attendant costs of converting those to photo CDs adding $30,000 to the total costs).
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/ip-ds090408.php
TAKEAWAY: This technique is especially adaptable when you are photographing anything ranging from trees to historic buildings. There’ll always be a brass plate available to get (and snap) the details.

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Travelwriter Marketletter

Travelwriter Marketletter… for writers and photojournalists.
Travelwriter Marketletter is a monthly publication available online
( http://www.travelwriterml.com ) and in hard copy format. Travelwriter Marketletter is in its 28th year.
If you’re a travel writer or photographer, TWM tells you about new markets, pay scales, editors, specs and trips. Contact Mimi Backhausen Phone: 703-879-6814 Fax: 208-988-7672
If you’re in travel PR, TWM tells you which publications are likely targets.
If you’re a travel editor, TWM tells you about trips, and about your competitors.
If you’re a photo researcher TWM will direct you to travel photographers.
Request a sample copy of TWML: 703 879-6814.

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29 Jul, 2008 | Posted by: psn

Travelwriter Marketletter… for writers and photojournalists.

Travelwriter Marketletter is a monthly publication available online
( http://www.travelwriterml.com ) and in hard copy format. Travelwriter Marketletter is in its 28th year.
If you’re a travel writer or photographer, TWM tells you about new markets, payscales, editors, specs and trips. Contact Mimi Backhausen Phone: 703-879-6814 Fax: 208-988-7672
If you’re in travel PR, TWM tells you which publications are likely targets.
If you’re a travel editor, TWM tells you about trips, and about your competitors.
If you’re a photo researcher TWM will direct you to travel photographers.
Request a sample copy of TWML: 703 879-6814.

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Travelwriter Marketletter20 May, 2008 | Posted by: psn

Travelwriter Marketletter… for writers and photojournalists.

Travelwriter Marketletter is a monthly publication available online
( http://www.travelwriterml.com ) and in hard copy format. Travelwriter Marketletter is in its 30th year.
If you’re a travel writer or photographer, TWM tells you about new markets, payscales, editors, specs and trips.
Contact Mimi Backhausen Phone: 703-879-6814 Fax: 208-988-7672

If you’re in travel PR, TWM tells you which publications are likely targets.
If you’re a travel editor, TWM tells you about trips, and about your competitors.
If you’re a travel photographer TWM will direct you to travel editors.

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