Travel Photography

When David Morgan traveled to Asia, he did something you always do on vacation — he took snap shots of the native people, monuments, and scenery. But he didn’t stop there. He used a secret (the same one you’ll discover) to make more than $6,000 for those shots.

He’s not alone…

Tim O’Rielly loves taking snap shots of his home city, San Diego. He used this very same secret to make $2,000 for just 10 snap shots. And later on, he used it to travel to Kauai, a Hawaiian Island renowned for its enchanting beauty, cascading emerald mountains, flower-bedecked streams and swaying, palm fringed shores — where he stayed for a week, all expenses paid.

I’ve used it to sell more than 3,000 snap shots — some of which have sold for $600--$800 each. Plus, those snap shots have appeared in all kinds of publications including Country Living, Peterson’s PHOTOgraphic magazine, Popular Woodworking, Delta Sky magazine, The Anchorage Times and The Boston Herald.

You don’t even have to leave home to profit. Francis Caldwell used this secret to become known as a stock photographer. When Feldmans, a book publisher, needed a photo of a wheel-less child’s bicycle, they knew where to go: Francis. So, Francis stepped outside into his backyard. Removed the wheels from his granddaughter’s bicycle. Took a digital photo and sent it to Feldmans. Within an hour, he received a sale confirmation for $150.

What’s our secret?

Read on to find out! And not only will you start profiting from your snapshots… you’ll also start taking better ones — the kind that make people go, “WOW, I wish I could do that.”

 

Dear Reader,

Just think of all those snap shots you’ve taken on day-trips, vacations or even family reunions.

You’ve probably got quite a collection — your very own “pot of gold.” Let’s say you’ve got 100 good snap shots from past vacations. If you were paid $25 each, there’s an instant $2,500. And $25 is a conservative number. It’s not unusual to get paid $150…$600…and even $800 for a single snap shot.

Now, that’s fast cash…for something you do anyway! After all, who doesn’t love capturing memories with the click of a camera while on holiday…or celebrating special occasions with family and friends?

I’ve dabbled in photography ever since I was in a teenager. I’ve always enjoyed it. But I didn’t always make big money from it. I did sell a few photographs here and there — making several hundred dollars a month. But, it didn’t pay the bills. I used to wonder why I couldn’t sell more because my photography was good. In fact, it was as good as any on the market.

I had learned all the tricks of the trade, or so I thought. But there was still one trick of the trade I was missing. Something I learned the hard way — through rejection. I remember loafing around my office feeling sorry for myself one day, when I got a package of my slides back in the mail from a photo editor. A note that accompanied it read: “Sorry, no needs, try again. Great photography.”

Although I was disappointed I didn’t make a sale — those words changed my life. I had finally found the answer for profiting from my snap shots. (I’ll tell you what it is in a moment.)

For now, just know that whether photography is your hobby or a career you’d like to pursue, the secret I share with you later will catapult you into the money right away. Without it — it doesn’t matter if you’re the greatest photographer in the world. You won’t make a single penny. But use it, and that’s when the money and prestige starts rolling in…

Get treated like royalty wherever you go (this is how
my life is now as I travel to the most exotic destinations)

Over the years I’ve seen numerous exotic destinations: magnificent beaches, wild and remote mountain retreats, painted deserts, and bustling, historic cities. Yet, the islands of the Bahamas are my favorite.

Time and time again I return here (and never at my expense). The Bahamas has everything, from bustling international cities — not too big, not too small — to tiny islets where it seems no human foot has ever stepped. The weather is sometimes wild, but not for long. The gentle sea breezes, the hot sun, and those great stretches of shallow, emerald water bounded by blinding white strips of sand are irresistible.

There are some 700 islands and 2,000 islets here that lie scattered like a broken string of pearls across the northern Caribbean, offering thousands of opportunities for adventure. I’m just glad I’m a photographer and can pick up the phone any time I want and get myself on a flight, with my family, to Nassau, Bahamas whenever the mood strikes.

Upon arriving, a Limousine delivers us from the airport to Atlantis — a world-famous resort that costs travelers anywhere from $485 to $1,875 a night (but which costs my family nothing). On my last three trips to the Bahamas I’ve stayed there.

I still remember the first time I went to Atlantis. I walked up to the Front Desk. A woman working behind the desk asked for my name. “Blair Howard,” I replied.

Her face lit up, “Oh…hold on a minute Mr. Howard.” Then she disappeared around a corner, leading into a back office. An executive-manager dressed in a black suit emerged, “Mr. Howard…please come with me.”

Not needing to check in, he escorted my family and me to the VIP lounge. And, for the four days we were there, we received V.I.P. treatment.

The last time I went to Bermuda (my other favorite destination) I stayed in three different hotels. (All of them normally charge in excess of $300 a night.) I usually get a guide and a car for a day — sometimes two days. All of the attractions I go on — swimming with dolphins…going to the casinos…enjoying sailing jaunts — all of these are always free.

Plus, I get on-the-house meals at the finest restaurants, bump-ups to First Class, and I haven’t paid for a hotel room in Florida for more than 10 years. In fact, I never stay in a cheap hotel (and that’s not what I ask for — that’s what I get).

This lifestyle that I now lead started with my passion for photography…

Imagine traveling the world snapping photos of romantic,
exotic people and locales. Then getting PAID for it…

There you are on a charming historical island, south of Panama City, Panama. Taking snap shots of its attractive beach, protected rainforest, and bountiful flocks of brown pelicans. It's known as the Island of Flowers, and you're enjoying the aroma of sweet-smelling blooms, while capturing bouquets of these flowers on film.

Next, you visit one of the most significant waterways on earth, the Panama Canal. You see a huge ship nudge its way through the narrow canal, with vast tracts of jungle on both sides. It’s an unforgettable sight…and you capture it on film.

If you’re looking for fantasy, glamour and ambition, perhaps you’d prefer to travel to Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. Here, you can literally rub shoulders with the likes of Harrison Ford, Goldie Hawn, Meg Ryan, Mel Gibson…and don’t forget to capture them on film!

Or if Niagara Falls is an attraction you’d love to see — why not travel to the Canadian side? Here, you can step aboard the Maid of the Mist tour boat. Go on the top deck. And capture some amazing views as the captain steers this boat so close to the raging falls, the beads of water spray on board, soaking you.

If you’re looking for some great fun that includes a whole lot of whiskey, you’ll want to venture over to Edinburgh, Scotland three days before New Years. You’ll find yourself in Edinburgh’s greatest street party with song, dance, and drink that carries you through the night, well into the morning — giving you some amazing opportunities for snap shots…as you bring in the New Year on a happy note with the Scots.

If romance and fitness is more your thing…why not go for a 387-step hike to the top of the south tower of The Cathedral of Notre Dame, where you’ll get a close-up of gargoyles carved of stone and a magnificent 360-degree view of Paris, one of the world’s most romantic, magical cities. Just think of the snap shots you could get from this view! Truly breathtaking.

Got kids? Why not travel to Walt Disney World with them? Keep your camera ready for action, though. Because when your child runs up to Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck and gives them a great big hug, you’ll want to capture this special moment on film. People will melt when they see your child’s cute little face beaming with joy…and impressed that you got a great shot of a ’s castle in the background.

No matter where you hope to travel to — the world is full of unlimited snap shot opportunities that you can profit from.

And if you’d like to stay closer to home, you can still make money from your snap shots. The choices are abundant — snap shots of museums… zoo animals…special events…festivals…sporting events…high school football games…dog shows…and tourists visiting your town in summer (to name a few) can all make you some fast cash.

You need to meet just one requirement. (It’s not about being a pro or an amateur snapper. It’s something else that makes you money regardless of your skill.)

Why the world is jam-packed with
opportunities to profit from your snap shots

Just take a look around you — at magazines, newspapers, books, trade journals, technical manuals, and almost any published material. Look on the cover and flip through the pages. What do you see? Photographs.

Someone has to take those photographs. Why not you? It’s easier to break into than you may think. Now, perhaps you’ve heard, “It takes many years knocking on doors before you can become an established contributor.” Or, “You must pay your dues.”

When I started out, I used to agree with that (but not anymore). You see, I went through the system knocking on doors and paying my dues. I still wasn’t doing that well. Ironically, it was a rejection note that helped me see the light, the one that read: “Sorry, no needs, try again. Great photography.”

At first glance I thought he was letting me down easy. However, the more I thought about it, the more I knew this wasn’t the case. I was familiar with the publishing industry to know that no editor will invite people to waste his or her time. If my work wasn’t good enough to publish, the editor would not have asked me to try again.

No, this wasn’t intended to let me down easy. It was a note of encouragement.

I looked at the note again. Two words caught my attention, “No needs.” Then it hit me. This editor hadn’t said he wouldn’t buy from me. He was telling me, “Send me something I need and I’ll buy it.”

I knew the answer.

Discover the secret to success in the photography industry,
thanks to an encouraging rejection I got from an editor years ago

The secret is so obvious, so simple — that no one really gives it any consideration. It may even surprise you.

It’s simply this: “People don’t buy what they don’t need.”

When I discovered that, I knew I had to become “customer focused.” This is so important it bears repeating. But let me put it in another way.

You might be the finest photographer ever to hold a camera, you might own the finest equipment money can buy, and you can shoot thousands of rolls of film each year; but if you can’t find someone who needs the images you make, you’ll be spinning your wheels. You’ll never sell a single photo.

However, fill a need — and the money will start rolling in, even if you’re an amateur snapper. Here’s a glimpse into what’s possible when you start filling a need with your photos…

Country Living has paid me $800 for taking photos they needed. Delta Sky magazine has paid me between $600 and $800 for snap shots they needed. And Tours and Resorts magazine has paid me between $300 and $400 for snap shots they needed.

So what do editors need? How do you know?

That’s exactly what you’ll discover in a new course, Turn Your Pictures into Cash: A Comprehensive Course in Taking and Selling Amazing Photographs. I want to teach you how to take a  saleable photograph. That is, the kind that fills an editor’s needs.

Now, you don’t need any fancy equipment (although it won't hurt). With a 35mm camera or a simple point-and-shot digital, you’re set. You don’t even need to take great pictures in order to sell them. You do however, have to produce the pictures your clients need.

Of course, if you want to learn how to take better photographs, I can certainly show you how to do that too. After all, it’s nice getting complimented on your captivating snap shots. But…

You don’t have to wait until you’re a pro to start getting
the nice, big juicy checks from your snap shots

Consider David Morgan. David traveled all across Asia for six months. He dined with the Privy Counsel to the King of Thailand ... met the late Mother Teresa ... shook hands with the Dalai Lama. He took a week-long, four-wheel-drive journey across Tibet. He went trout fishing in a pristine mountain stream in Bumburet, a hidden valley in the Hindu Kush. He also got to see secret religious ceremonies rarely witnessed by outsiders.

The icing on the cake was that he found a textbook publisher who needed the photos from his trip. Not only did his connections SAVE him money, but he actually MADE money ... over $6,000! What’s more, a few years later, the publisher offered to pay him AGAIN when it went to second edition.

Francis Caldwell is a photographer specializing in world travel and stock. Because he meets the needs of his clients, he has become well known and is used to receiving requests for strange subjects. For example, last November he received a request from Adeet Deshmukh, photo editor at Feldmans (a book publisher) for a child’s old bicycle with no wheels. Because there was a need for this kind of snap shot, Francis made some fast cash.

Just to listen this: He writes, “My granddaughter’s abandoned bike was laying out in the yard. I removed the wheels, took a digital photo, sent it, and within an hour received confirmation of a sale, for $150.00.”

Tim O’Rielly, a freelance photographer from San Diego, is good at finding out what book publishers, newspapers, and magazines need — and is paid well as a result.

He says, “The book market is very good. I was paid a one-time single-usage fee for each photo. For example they wanted around 10 photos for their book and I was paid around $2,000. The newspaper pay depends on the size of an image and location — from $100 to $500 per image. The magazine pays for the article and the images that accompany it — from $200 to $500. For the Vegan Fusion work, I was sent to Kauai for a week all- expenses-paid and took photographs for the publication.”

But that’s not all Tim does…

Double (even triple) your income with this perfect
compliment to snap shots. (Editors LOVE it when you
submit this along with your photos!)

Tim loves traveling, meeting people, and taking snap shots. But, there’s something else he discovered that helps him get published faster, make more money, and stay on the good side of editors.

He writes travel articles. It’s the perfect compliment to your snap shots. Just think of the last time you leafed through a travel or general-interest magazine. What caught your eye first? What grabbed your interest? It was the photos, right? Yes!

And, then, those photos drew you in to the article. That’s because the eye generally gravitates to images. What’s more, images — photos — help communicate ideas. And, in the final analysis, photos are the perfect compliment to articles. And, since someone has to write those articles, why not you?

Now, if you’d rather not worry about writing — and focus solely on photography, you can certainly do that. Photography alone is a great, fun way to earn a living or have as a lucrative hobby. It’s just that travel writing is a great way to ratchet up your income all in one go. And, editors LOVE when you give them a complete package (article and photos) that fits their needs. Why? You make their job a whole lot easier! But don’t take my word for it.

Just listen to what Tom Schueneman, Editor/Publisher of The Traveler says, “As an editor, I always appreciate a writer that submits to me a great article package — a well- written article with compelling photographs. I’ll always be happy to pay for their work because they make my work that much easier!”

Now before you go off thinking, “I can’t write to save my life” remember, you don’t have to submit articles with your photos. But, if it’s starting to intrigue to you, then you’ll enjoy the special guide I’ve reserved for you. It’s called The Photographer’s Shortcut to Travel Writing Success: Go From Beginner to Professional Writer…Fast. And, it’s yours free just for taking a look at Turn Your Pictures into Cash: A Comprehensive Course in Taking and Selling Amazing Photographstoday.

Anyone — photographers…mothers…financial consultants… university professors… travel agents ... acupuncturists…actresses…carpenters…psychotherapists…dentists…teachers…event planners…small-business owners…realtors…restaurant managers — absolutely anyone, can develop the knack for travel writing with this handy guide.

In fact, I’ve used  the secrets you’ll find in The Photographer’s Shortcut to Travel Writing Success to ratchet up my own income. You see, I’m also a travel writer...

I’ve sold over 600 articles and 3,000 photographs to publications as famed as Petersen’s PHOTOgraphic, Delta’s Sky, Golf Illustrated, The Daily Mail Sunday Edition (The Mail on Sunday is Great Britain’s most popular tabloid newspaper), Tours & Resorts, British Heritage, Writer’s Digest, TWA Ambassador, American Geographic, Thoroughbred Times, The Boston Herald, The Detroit Free-Press, The Anchorage Times, and many more.

I’m also the author of 13 travel guides, some of which have gone into 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions. I usually get a $3,000 to $5,000 advance to write these guidebooks. Then, I get 10% royalties on the sales. And that doesn’t even include all the free travel and perks I enjoy while I do my research overseas to put the content together and take photographs.

I never dreamed I’d end up writing so much. But, it has evolved into this. In some cases, writers have turned to photography to increase their income. It works either way.

Steenie Harvey writes, “As a freelance travel writer, I’m serious about making my writing pay — which is why I always carry a camera. If you want to increase your writing income, then you should carry one too. Editors often pay nearly as much for photos as for text. (Sometimes they pay even more). Whether you’re working with prints, slides, or digital, you certainly don't have to be an expert to take publishable photos —  I’m not. I don’t mind admitting that many of my early photos were as dull as ditch water.

“Even so, I just got 450 euros ($562) for a 1,400 word piece on Edinburgh PLUS another 300 euros ($375) for the six photos I sent with it. Not a bad wee haul for an amateur snapper!”

More amateur snappers profiting
from both articles and photos

Marilyn Catherine McDonald’s first photo was published on the front page of the Royal Oak Tribune in Michigan, 1948. The chemical factory behind her house caught fire and she finished off a roll of film in her “Brownie” camera.

Her father told the news photographer and he took the roll of black & white film in and blew everything up to 8X10. She was hooked. And she began creating stories from her photos. Now retired, she still loves writing and taking photos. But for her the text emerges from her images.

She writes, “Photos provide me with notes of my journey when I don’t have time to write the notes. Photos are reminders of the travel experience. I can’t imagine trying to write travel articles without taking photos.”

Ward Thurman is the photographer in the family. His wife Kammy however is the travel writer. Working as a team, they submit both articles and photos together to make more money for a single job.

Kammy says, “My husband is a freelance photographer, so I always send photos along with all my articles (triples my income from an article on average), and Ward sells individual photos and photo spreads to magazines and travel guides.”

Ward, has seen his photos published in Montana Outdoors, Montana magazine, Country, Farm & Ranch Living, Farm & Ranch Journal, The Drift, Stillwater County News, and Billings Gazette. His work is regularly featured in the Yellowstone Country Travel Guide, and was chosen for the 2004 cover. Kammy writes, “The guide isn’t switching out photos this year, so Ward will be paid again for the same photos.”

His pay? Anywhere from $100 to $300 per photo, depending on the publication and the size they print it in the magazine.

Joan Airey from Rivers, Manitoba writes travel, agricultural, and human-interest stories for a variety of newspapers and magazines — and receives $35 to $60 per photograph. Her fees add up fast. Consider this: Joan took a 3-day trip to Harbour Lights B&B in Vernon, B.C. in the heart of the Okanagan. She sold eight stories from that one trip. What’s more, the photographs Joan shot to go with those stories will net her another $600.

Larry Ross writes, “I have been doing an outdoor/travel column for our local weekly newspaper, The Travelers Rest Chronicle, in Travelers Rest, SC, for a little over a year. The column covers outdoor sports, environmental and conservation issues, and travel. It has been a blast doing it and has provided a forum for me to express myself in written form and work on technique and presentation of my ideas. Each week, I include two or three photos that are published with the article. The articles usually run about 800 words each.”

Your own lifestyle may hold the key to getting published!

That’s what happened to Karen Greenbury. She writes, “In the spring of 1999, I quit my job in Canada, rented out my house, and bought a van and 17-foot trailer. I suppose you could call it a mid-life crisis, or a classic case of ‘fools rushing in’; I had no idea what I was letting myself in for. In any event, I packed up and took to the road for a year with Sirius (the dog) and Bast (the cat).

“Our local paper (The Edmonton Journal) requested that I do a little interview, with photos, about my projected itinerary. This was to run in their ‘RV Supplement’ as a promo for the dealership where I purchased the trailer. Of course I agreed — my very own 15 minutes of fame…

“My counter-proposal, however, was for them to run a series of my ‘from the road’ articles in the same section. It was a golden opportunity for a wannabe writer, who had never been paid or published!

“In consequence, The Journal ran six monthly installments of my trial/trauma and discovery dispatches from the western U.S. and on down into Mexico. And, just for icing on the cake, they bought and published three or four of my photos each time to accompany the articles! The photos ranged from “cute pets traveling” to beach shots, cacti, hummingbirds, iguanas, and mariachis. The following spring, The Journal ran my one year follow-up (with Charro & Totonac Flyer photos) when I failed to come home, having taken up permanent residence in Ajijic, Mexico.”

And, you know how I told you meeting a client’s “needs” are important? Lynne Christen says “meeting her client’s requirements” were a key to selling her photos.

Lynne writes, “My photographs have been published (for additional pay), along with travel articles, in Columbus Business First, Columbus, OH and in the NW Florida DailyNews, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. In both of these cases, the availability of photographs meeting their requirements was a key to selling the accompanying articles. I am never far from my digital camera these days. Not only do I recognize the potential added sales value it represents, it’s fun to seek out creative and unique photographic moments!”

You don’t even have to leave your community to profit!

Paula Heelan, a freelance photo-journalist in Australia says, “I write regularly for different magazines and newspapers (mostly in Australia) and sell my articles and photos as the complete package. Because I live in a rural area (virtually the outback!) I write about what’s happening around me.

“I also write for rural industry publications, which is a great sideline. Editors ring me and give me the brief and all I have to do is interview the subject/s and write up the story for an industry publication (one of these is Meat and Livestock Australia). They are great (and reliable payment wise) to work for. My subjects for these are usually too far away for me to interview in person, or to take a photo — so I ask them to provide one — they usually can.

“Australian Country Style, one of my favorite magazines, pays 60 cents per word plus photos. So a three-page story generally makes about $900. Outback magazine pays $300 per page (includes words and photos). If the piece is more than five pages long (often is) then they negotiate a rate which will be a little less than $300 a page. A 6-page story (not unusual for Outback) could draw $1,800, or a bit less.

“All payments are negotiable with editors. For instance, my rate with Australian Country Style and all the other publications here are usually negotiated between myself and the editor for each piece I submit. I’ve also been flown across the country to write and photograph unusual things — which is thrilling and because I love it so much. I can’t believe it’s happening!”

Now, there’s more to photography than travel…

There’s also sports…glamour…nature…landscapes…wedding photography — a wide range for all your tastes. One of the most lucrative markets is commercial photography.

Consider this: Randy, a photographer who’s now the manager of a prestigious photo lab in Northern Ontario, used to work in commercial photography. He’d find a big company that needed photos taken of their product for advertising purposes. He'd quote them $20,000 — to set up their display, get the right lighting, and more. In many cases, they agreed to this amount. He would then take these snap shots. Go to the printers. And return with posters featuring photos of their products. Total expense? About $6,000. Which meant Randy walked away with a $14,000 profit. What’s more, it only took him two weeks to work on this kind of a project.

Imagine getting $14,000 in two weeks — in exchange for your photography skills. What would you do with that kind of money? Travel? Invest? Reduce your debt? Use it as a down payment on a new home? If this is the field you pursue, what you dream about now, will materialize…fast.

I’ve worked in commercial photography too. I used to take photos of pocketknives for advertising purposes. Because of this, I became a contributing editor to the National Knife magazine for four years. I’ve also done photography for The National Parks Service’s advertising literature.

I’ve taken publicity shots for models, airlines, and for NBC anchors. I’ve even done photography for a very large police department. I worked with them on Crime Stopper’s shooting photos for their advertising and billboards.

I’ve also done stock photography (where images as simple as tissue paper, your yard, and kitchen table can sell for money). You can even take photos and display them for sale in galleries. By the way, I’ll teach you how to break into all of these markets including these…

Earlier I told you a little about Ward Thurman. Well, Ward also takes photographs for businesses. He charges anywhere from $200 to $1,000 and even up to $5,000 for business photos depending on what the client’s needs are.

He does general portraits too, starting at $200 for an hour of studio time and an album of all their images. And high school senior portraits start at $500. He even does wedding packages starting at $1,999.

And, as impressive as all of these fees sound, Ward is still a newcomer to photography. So his fees are actually on the low side. Which is good news if you’re a newcomer too, because I’m sure you’ll agree, these prices aren’t too shabby. And, as you gain more experience, you can raise your fees. Ward’s competitor, with 15 years experience, charges twice the amount he does.

Want to get paid for expressing your creative side?

Do you find yourself wanting to create something more than just a record of the subjects you shoot? Do you want to produce images that become more of a personal expression and less of a factual representation?

Randy, the photographer from Northern Ontario who used to do commercial photography also loves expressing his creative side. He once took a black-and-white photo of a rock. He used a few techniques (a combination of an open shutter and Mother Nature’s mist — two techniques you’ll learn to use in Turn Your Pictures into Cash) to make the rock look like it was a space ship that crashed into a foreign land. He sold that photo for $280.

In Turn Your Pictures into Cash, with each passing month, you’ll find your photos becoming more and more sophisticated…more professional…more creative. And, in one year from now, people will call you a “pro.” That’s my goal for you. I want to see you turn pro. But, I also want to see you making money from your snap shots. And, the good news is you can start profiting from your snap shots with your very first installment of Turn Your Pictures into Cash.

Start using these tricks of the trade — and work your way
up to “pro” status, while you sell your “practice” snap shots!

You can literally get paid as you work your way from novice to professional. Just use these tricks of the trade…

This course contains all of the secrets, tips, techniques, and strategies you need to take profitable photographs and turn pro. And, where to find PAYING clients right now, and what they need from you.

I’ve been doing this for more than 20 years now. The first year and a half that I really got into this, I used my earnings to buy $35,000 to $40,000 worth of cameras and lenses. I bought it all out of photographs I had taken with a much less-sophisticated camera.

I can’t promise how much you’ll make. It’s really up to you. However, if you use what I teach you and sell a few snap shots a month, it’s possible to make an extra $150 to $800. If, you want to push this full-time, it’s possible to make $30,000 to $50,000 a year. Maybe even more.

Doug Mazell is a freelance photographer who makes no less than $60,000 a year. He shoots advertising, corporate, and editorial photography in Southern California and wherever his clients send him. He says, “I’ve been shooting stock images since 1980, so I have thousands of images for sale. The more you shoot, the more income you’ll generate. And once an image is in the system, it can make you money for 20 years or more.”

Beyond income, one thing is certain: photography will take you on a journey that’s as adventurous as traveling itself. You just never know where it will take you.

Doug says, “I’ve traveled to many big cities in the U.S. on assignment including Las Vegas, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Houston, Denver, Detroit, Washington D.C., New York, Atlanta, and Miami.

“Last year I went to Tahiti for a vacation, but I treated it as a self-assignment. I shot 30 rolls of Fuji chrome. You can have a great vacation and still produce photos for future sales. The first thing I did was check out the post cards in the hotel store. I found a card with a white sandy beach. I asked the girl at the counter where I could find it. ‘Not on Tahiti,’ she said. I had to take a ferry over to Morera. Sounded good. So, more adventure and local knowledge produced the best time and best images of my trip.”

Photography has also taken me places I never expected. It’s amazing to think my life has evolved the way it has — becoming an author of books and travel articles, getting V.I.P. treatment, and even doing photography for the police department. And, Bermuda — every time I fly in from the west and gaze down at the great, fishhook-shaped atoll surrounded by deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, I fall in love.

The pastel-colored buildings with their snowy-white roofs stand out like coral beads; the turquoise shallows and pink pale beaches never change. To me, Bermuda is one of the most beautiful places on Earth — and I can travel here any time I want, at someone else’s expense, not mine. I’m from England and I’m not sure if it’s the English culture or the quasi-tropical setting of Bermuda that makes me feel so much at home. All I know is, it’s a magical place…and I’m fortunate I can travel here whenever I choose.

Everything — all my travel experiences and prestige — has EVOLVED out of my camera.

What EVOLVES out of your photography remains a mystery.
But an exciting one waiting to unfold itself…

Will it take you into film? Books with royalties? Rewarding travel experiences? You just never know.

Pat Crosby found her photos making a difference for mothers and worthy educational endeavors: “A cry came out from the founding mothers of La Leche League for a series of photos for their new international handbook of breastfeeding. So I took my trusted camera over to different women’s houses and snapped a series of bonding family pics. The editors in Chicago chose seven or eight of these photos, which appeared in the international edition of the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (the international manual for new moms) — helping women, babies, and new families in many different countries of the world.

“One of these photos — one I especially liked of my friend nestling with her newborn and husband in the family bed — was picked up by Mothering magazine for a featured article on family-bonding practices with newborns. I chose to donate my honorarium back to the publishing non-profit organizations to further their important work.”

See where the camera takes you.
Live adventurously — even in your hometown!

The good news is, even as an amateur photographer, you’ll quickly learn how to take top quality, sellable pictures with the first installment of this course.

Many professionals agree that you don’t need an exceptional photograph to make money from it. Simply find a need and fill it.

However, as each passing month goes by, you’ll discover more and more advanced techniques. You’ll fine-tune your skill. Even buy more advanced equipment. And in the next 12 months, people will see how you’ve evolved from novice to pro — just by looking at the quality and sophistication of your snap shots.

And you won’t just learn from me. You’ll learn from an exceptional group of photographers and writers from our Photography Board of Advisors — all devoted to seeing YOU succeed.

Our team boasts…

Doug Mazell, a professional photographer and author of Big Bucks for Snapshots. With his camera always with him and ready to shoot, Doug has been earning a living in photography for over 26 years. And, with a degree in photojournalism, he has worked as a staff photographer on three daily newspapers. He has also worked in portrait photography, sports, and provided photos for motorcycle and car magazines. What’s more, for the past five years, Doug has worked for more than 100 companies from construction to law schools. Doug’s experience brings you a phenomenal understanding for taking “conceptual” images you can sell to stock agencies. With his expertise, you’ll know how to take superb stock images that sell now and that continue to sell for 20+ years. Now, that’s unlimited income potential for single snap shots!

Duane Hansen started photography in 1968, taking a summer school photo class. He was hooked. After college he joined the US Navy with the provision they make him a photographer. They did. He ended up in Bermuda photographing almost everything, qualifying as an air crewman and aerial photographer. Bermuda also gave him his first gallery experience. His vast experience from gallery work…to selling prints at a coffee shop since 2002…working in a Black and White photo lab…getting mentored by Dr. Richard Zakia, a very well known man in the photographic circles for his work on the Zone System and Perception…to specializing in digital photography — brings you a vast wealth of knowledge.

Tim O’Rielly, a freelance photographer I introduced to you earlier, is an avid traveler, who now sells travel articles with his photos. He’s your insider on the best ways to publish both photos and articles.

Steenie Harvey is a well-traveled, prolific, and highly successful freelance travel writer (and now photographer!) that I also introduced to you earlier. She’s seen her articles published in The Washington Post and The Daily Telegraph among many other top-notch publications in the States, Ireland, Britain, Australia, and Germany. She’s currently International Living’s roving editor in Europe. And the author of three travel books, including: European Vacation Rentals, Adapter Kit: Ireland: A Traveler’s Tools for Living Like a Local, and Live Well in Ireland: How to Relocate, Retire, and Increase Your Standard of Living. She’s your guide into the world of travel writing.

Tom Schueneman boasts by-lines in all sorts of publications and even publishes his own travel e-zine, The Traveler which Writer’s Weekly recently rated one of the best places for new writers to get published. He started out as a writer but his interest in photography quickly blossomed. He found that by taking pictures and looking for good pictures to take, his discovery of a new place was enhanced and thus so was his writing. He’s entered contests, received honorable mentions, and he also submits some of his work to stock houses, which he recommends all new travel writers and photographers should look into. As someone who both hires photographers — and pursues photography — he brings you a balanced blend of what a client needs and how to take better snap shots.

John Forde based full-time in Paris, France, works primarily as a copywriter, writing travel on the side. He has written several million-dollar controls, many of which have been translated and successfully mailed to the French, German, and online markets. He has also served as Senior Copywriter and Group Publisher for Agora Financial Publishing, and has trained writers in London, Paris, Bonn, and Baltimore. His insights about writing persuasively will help you sell more of your photos to editors.

Richard Wagner got an early start in photography and has worked with cameras — both professionally and as a hobby — ever since. His images show in private and public galleries all over the world. Rich specializes in digital photography, and has made sure that we have the most up-to-date, accurate information on how to take stunning, sellable photographs with a digital camera.

Ward Thurman is one of the most professionally agile freelance photographers in the Northwest, serving both artistic and commercial markets. In addition to providing wedding and portrait photography, his award-winning work is consistently found in corporate communications, Web sites and consumer and business publications ranging from travel guides to regional and national magazines. In addition to participating on the board for Turn Your Pictures into Cash, he serves on the Montana Photography Exposition board, and is a member of the Montana Professional Photographer’s Association. Ward’s experience brings you award-winning secrets to photography for a variety of markets.

With a team like this, there’s no way you can’t succeed. In fact, AWAI will guarantee it or your money back.

You must be confident you have a saleable snap shot
with your first installment — or we’ll pay YOU back

Here’s the deal.

In exchange for $79 $49, we’ll send you the first installment — but at our risk. Not yours. You’re going to go out and start practicing a few techniques I’ll teach you. You’re going to capture a sunrise or sunset on film…a park at dawn or dusk…a local landmark or monument on an overcast day…and use a real pro’s technique for stunning high-angle shots.

Then, you’re going to send four of your best snap shots to AWAI where one of the Photography Board Advisors, or myself, will review it. We’ll give you honest feedback — what you’re doing right and where you need improvement.

If you have faithfully followed the techniques I’ve given you — you should have a saleable photograph. Which means you can go out and sell it for $25…$50…$150…perhaps even more. Because, with your first installment we’re also going to explore the different needs of photography clients — so you start filling needs right away. Remember, if you find a need and fill it, that’s when you make money from your snap shots.

If, before the end of 30 days, you don’t think you have at least one  saleable photograph, you may return the unmarked course materials to AWAI — and we’ll promptly refund your money. No questions asked.

On the other hand, if you’re thrilled that you have a  saleable photograph, and you can’t wait to turn your skill up another notch, with each passing month, we’ll continue to send you the remaining 11 installments ($39 each). Even so, you’re still under no risk. Because if, at any time, you decide you’ve reached your “pro” status and you’re making so much money, that you want to take off on your own, let us know and we’ll cancel all future installments.

Now, that’s a fair offer. What’s more, sell just one snap shot a month for $50 — and you’re literally getting the course for free! Speaking of free…

Earlier I spoke to you about submitting travel articles with your snap shots — a great way to ratchet up your income on the same job and get published even faster! To make this possible I had reserved a bonus guide in your name…

BONUS #1:
The Photographer’s Shortcut
to Travel Writing Success: 
Go From Beginner to Professional Writer…Fast

…But that’s not all I have in store for you.

BONUS #2:
Get Paid to Explore the World.

I also want to send you a second bonus — AWAI’s free weekly e-letter, The Write Way to Travel. Every week you’ll find material to help you improve your writing, news about what your student colleagues are up to, notes on the best ways to explore the world and sell your stories, and profiles of markets where you might get published.

You’ll also have access to previous issues including everything from: Where to find the power words that make your descriptions rich, sophisticated, and professional (issue 2)…Headlines editors can’t resist (issue 13)…Seven things New York can teach you about great travel writing (issue 18)…Uncovering the best story ideas: Three keys to writing articles editors want (issue 26)…

Three options for selling photos with your articles and photo basics 101: Finding the perfect light (both in issue 28)…How to prepare for the tax consequences of being a self-employed freelancer (issue 30)…How (and when) to follow-up with an editor…Perks and VIP access: How one student traveled like a celebrity in Venezuela (issue 54)…and much more.

Think of it as the ultimate photography and travel writing coach — passing on every tip, secret, and technique they discover — to give you a competitive edge for success. Every week you’ll also find a HOT client lead at the end of each issue. This is a lead you can go out and approach to sell your articles and photos. Just think. If you wanted to sit back, we will literally hand-feed you with a client each and every week.

BONUS #3:
Your Photographic Publisher's Pack: Everything
You Need to Know to Sell Your Photographs
to Eight Diverse Publications.

This guide gives you everything you need to get you started selling you photographs fast. From contact information to an overview of each publication's readers to the editor's ongoing needs to what format they want to receive photos in…and more.

But I’m not done yet…

BONUS #4:
Four Days to Getting Published.

If you ACT NOW — you can see your photos published before the end of next week. Yes. John Forde, one of our Photography Board Advisors, is going to show you the shortcut to getting published in his special e-report, How to Get Published Using a Cereal Box...A Tube of Toothpaste...and the Back of a Coke Can.

WARNING: The secrets John reveals about writing persuasive query letters are going to strike you as, well… a little different.  And with good reason. (Queries, by the way, are the letters you send to editors asking them if they'd be interested in your pictures and story ideas.)

You see, there are literally hundreds of books and thousands of websites, all aching to show you the basics of writing better queries. And the advice they give you is actually pretty good -- Write tight.  Keep it interesting.  Follow the formulas.

But in almost every case, all that basic advice is just that... basic.  In today's hyper-informed world, you need more.  Which is why we're giving you, some secrets that go way beyond the basics.  Secrets that will make selling your pictures much easier, much less painful, and much more clear.  But without letting you sacrifice one single syllable of persuasive power.

These are techniques the writing books and writing websites do NOT cover.  Secrets, in fact, that don't come from the conventional world of writing at all.

But secrets that give you an incredible edge most other people simply never enjoy.  That sounds mysterious right now.  But you'll see what I mean in the first installment -- How to Get Published Using a Cereal Box...A Tube of Toothpaste...and the Back of a Coke Can -- which you'll receive by email as soon as you order.

BONUS #5:
The Ultimate PhotoShop Guide.

Act now, and after you complete your first installment of this course we'll send you our Ultimate PhotoShop Guide — an exclusive guide for making any photographer look like a pro.

Each DVD will walk you through editing your photographs so that even an experienced eye won't know the difference between a well-planned shot and a shot taken on the fly with a little editing at home.  The truth is, experts do this all the time.  And now you can too.  You'll never find an easy to use guide like this on the shelf.  This DVD set was designed by professional photographers just for us.  Order today and you'll get a free copy.

This truly is a remarkable opportunity to unleash the budding photographer in you…

I’ve gone to exotic places all over the world and it’s cost me very, very little. I’ve had to pay airfare now and again. But most of what I’ve done has been entirely paid by other people. Photography has opened up a whole world that never would have been available to me any other way.

You already know how easy it is to take a snap shot. Now it’s time to make them GREAT — the breath-taking kind. It’s real easy to do once you know a few “tricks of the trade”…

However, I must warn you: Even if you joined the ranks of the world’s greatest photographers — you can’t make a single dime unless you fill a need. It’s how I’ve made quick money from my snap shots. It’s how everyone I’ve told you about in this letter today have made fast cash from snap shots. And it’s how you can start making money from your snap shots…GREAT snap shots that PAY!

If you love taking snap shots (and wouldn’t mind turning into a pro within the next 12 months)…if you love exploring the beauty of this world…if you would enjoy people treating you to dinner at classy restaurants…sending you across the globe at their expense, not yours…

…Then this photography course is the best place to begin your adventure. 

Wishing you profitable snap shots,

Blair Howard
AWAI Photography Board Advisor

PS: Remember, you can start practicing taking shots on your next trip. Or, even near your home — a fabulous beach, a nearby park, shopping center, vacant field, or construction site. Capture children playing in the park…birds and small animals in their natural settings…or the progress of a building under construction. Experiment with the different lighting techniques, lenses, and filters I’ll teach you. If all you can spare is 10 or 15 minutes, practice taking shots in your home — the hand railing on a banister, your pets, the view from your kitchen window, a doorknob, a vase, or even tissue paper. It’s exhilarating. Fun. And you’ll go back to your day feeling refreshed. Plus, you’ll be on your way to taking better snap shots…and making some FAST CASH!

PPS: Now, just say, out of those 15 minutes you spend taking snap shots, you have one saleable shot. It sells for $150. But, you have a saleable snap shot for every day of the week — each worth $150. At the end of those seven days, you’d have made $1,050. Not bad. And it’s POSSIBLE. Isn’t it time you started making money from your snap shots, living the photographer’s life of prestige and perks? You bet it is! Click below TODAY!