![]() ![]() Don’t just take the most obvious photos of your subject. You know when you see those photographers lying on the ground wondering over something that you’re not seeing or the ones running to the top of a bridge to get a completely different angle? That’s the stuff you want. Your job is to try and transport your readers to that place and bring all of that background context to life. ![]() Remember that when you’re taking a photo, you’re experiencing it then and there you know all of the surrounding sights, smells, and sounds, and, hopefully, when you look back on that photo it will all come back to you. Before clicking the shutter ask yourself what story you are trying to convey and does this shot tell that story. Tell a story.įirst and foremost, your goal is to take photos that will help you to tell a story. With the ability to take compelling photographs and write killer copy going hand in hand, it’s time to level up your content game and start shooting some amazing photos-and here’s how: 1. You’ll know that what’s being published is relevant and authentic rather than some random photos your editor picked out from a stock image site. Having your own travel photographs will also work to enhance your story. When I’m pitching an article, I’ll automatically offer a selection of high-resolution photographs to accompany my work. When you’re starting out and writing for local or smaller niche publications you’ll land twice as many gigs if you can provide your own high-quality photographs that complement your writing. While high-end glossy magazines and publications may have the resources to hire both a writer and a photographer for a piece, most jobs you get won’t. Nowadays it’s important to be able to provide both in order to land more jobs. Gone are the days when you could be just a travel writer or just a travel blogger. I’ll let you in on a little secret: sending your editor photos to accompany your story pitch will 100% increase your chances of publication. The best articles always have an enticing headline, a tantalizing leading paragraph…and an awe-inspiring photo to perfectly complement your wordsmithery! Posted February 10th, 2021 by Montana Mincher & filed under Travel Writing. Why Photos Are So Important for Travel Writers
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