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Becoming a Professional Travel Photographer
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(40 ratings)
211 students

Becoming a Professional Travel Photographer

Get Paid to Travel the World and Take Photos
Last updated 5/2019
English

What you'll learn

  • How to find jobs as a documentary photographer or photo journalist
  • How to expand your current photography clientele to other countries
  • How to monetize your social media accounts
  • How to maximize your income with stock photography
  • How to utilize alternative methods like online teaching, photography blogging, and more.

Course content

3 sections12 lectures1h 16m total length
  • Introduction2:28

    Learn the steps to become a professional travel photographer, monetize your photography, and generate income while traveling the world; navigate starting your career with practical strategies from years of experience.

  • Is it a reality for you?3:12

    Start small and earn while you travel, building clients and a portfolio over time. Plan affordable trips and stay patient as you transition toward a full-time travel photographer.

  • What is a travel photographer?2:30

    Define travel photography as abroad work—from epic landscapes to moody street scenes—and learn how monetization supports living abroad and traveling freely.

Requirements

  • There are no requirements for this course.

Description

Ever dreamed of traveling the world and taking photos for a living? Join professional travel photographer Sean Dalton as he explores several ways to make money as a photographer traveling the world.

Before Sean became a travel photographer, he worked a 9-5 job like most Americans. He had a Masters degree in a field he loved, and was passionate about his work. But, something wasn't right, and an urge within him lead him to leave his job and pursue a career in travel photography. Despite early hardships, Sean slowly taught himself the ins and outs of monetizing his photography services while living abroad, and is now recognized as a successful travel photographer.

In this 80 minute course, Sean teaches you everything you need to know about how to get paid as a travel photographer, providing you with several techniques that can help you earn a living while traveling the world, including:

  • How to find jobs as a documentary photographer or photo journalist

  • How to expand your current photography clientele to other countries

  • How to monetize your social media accounts

  • How to maximize your income with stock photography

  • How to utilize alternative methods like online teaching, photography blogging, and more.

Whether you're a professional photographer that has always dreamed of becoming a travel photographer, or someone that has an interest in photography and is just looking to travel, there is something in this course for everyone. This course covers everything you need to know about monetizing your craft while you travel, allowing you to live a much more free and adventurous life.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone with a passion for photography and travel who wants to turn their passion into a career.