Published inPhotography101·PinnedMember-onlyThe 6-Step Contrast Continuum for Street PhotographyHarness the Power of Contrast to Enhance Your Photo Storytelling — Contrast is a powerful tool in visual storytelling. It draws attention and emphasizes the elements of a photograph. Let’s dive in with the 6-Step Contrast Continuum Framework for Photography: Step 1: Identify the key elements of your photo story. Know the story you want to tell and start with planning for contrast. What are the key elements or characters?Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Published inPhotography101·PinnedMember-onlyThe Power of a Lens: How Travel Photography Can Change the WorldUsing Responsible Travel Photography to Positively Impact Communities and Preserve Cultural Heritage — Responsible travel photography is much more than just taking a beautiful shot; it’s about making positive contributions to the communities and places we visit. Because of social media, photographers can easily share their images with the world, but unfortunately, not all of these photos are taken with intentionality or responsibility…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Published inPhotography101·PinnedMember-onlyThe Art of Storytelling Through Adventure PhotographyJoin Me on a Journey Through the Lens — Friends, we’re all storytellers, capturing life’s poetry through our lenses. Remember this: The best thing about the future is that it comes to us one day at a time. And each day brings a new opportunity, a blank canvas to create something beautiful, something meaningful. And with every photograph we…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
1 day ago5 Tips to Write Entertaining and Helpful Content for Tourism Business Owners and Boost Your Audience’s Engagement RateAI is not the enemy but the lack of AI skills can be standing in your way of success. I had just returned from a project in Holland, photographing a stand-up paddle race alongside one of the best media teams. For 11 days, we worked long hours side-by-side, creating stunning…AI4 min readAI4 min read
Published inFull Frame·3 days agoMember-only2 Insights For Doing Pro Bono Work To Help Self-Employed Adventure Photographers Gain Skills And Build A Strong Professional NetworkI traveled to Holland to volunteer as a photographer for SUP 11-City Non-stop and Tour for 11 days. — On September 07, 2023, I chose to work for “free” instead of earning €10,000 for two weeks. Why would I do something like this for the second year in a row? Because working for “free”…Photography4 min readPhotography4 min read
Published inPhotography101·Aug 10Member-only5 Tips For Travel Photographers To Draw In Viewers With Detail Shots That Set The Scene (And Make You Feel Like You’re There)Detail shots create an intimate relationship with your audience — In the captivating world of travel photography, a single image can teleport viewers to distant lands. But how do you create a photograph that tells a story and makes you feel like you’re part of it? Without careful consideration of composition, emotion, symbolism, perspective, and mood, photographs can easily become…Photography4 min readPhotography4 min read
Published inPhotography101·Aug 3Member-onlyTop 4 Reasons New Photography Entrepreneurs Give Up Too Early (and 4 Frameworks for Success)You Don't Have To Be a Broke and Discouraged Photographer — Have you ever wondered why some new photography entrepreneurs fail while others find unparalleled success? Building a new business is challenging. Pile discouragement on top of that, and it's no surprise that new photography entrepreneurs walk away from their dream of owning their own business. When I first started, I…Photography8 min readPhotography8 min read
Published inPhotography101·Jul 29Member-onlyHow I Overcame Rejection and Started Making Money as a Self-Employed Photographer in Less Than 1 MonthHandling Rejection Has Nothing To Do With Having Emotional Tenacity — Rejection forces you faster in the right direction. I remember the day my inbox was swamped with rejections and how it sparked a transformation. What changed for me was that I wasn’t being proactive. And as soon as that clicked, I started to understand that overcoming rejection wasn’t that hard…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Published inPhotography101·Jul 28Member-onlyMy Easy Framework For Acquiring New Adventure Photography ClientsUse This Framework Even If You Are In A Different Industry — I have been a professional adventure sports photographer since 2015. Along the way, I have done all sorts of things to try to get better, especially binging my favorite YouTube channels: Ship 30 for 30: teaches digital writing tips, frameworks, and tactics to capture, keep, and monetize attention online. The…Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Published inPhotography101·Jul 27Member-onlyHow To Solve The 3 Biggest Problems For Women Adventure Sports PhotographersBehind These Problems Are Deep-Rooted Issues That Can Be Solved With Three Easy Resolutions — I have been a professional adventure sports and travel photographer for 8+ years. Since starting as a rookie photographer and working my way up to a professional photographer, I have learned much about what it takes to solve some of the biggest problems women face in our industry against men…Photography1 min readPhotography1 min read
