In the words of Ansel Adams…
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel Adams
But how do you make a good photograph?
In this no-nonsense interview, award-winning writer and photographer, Matt Gibson reveals how he makes a good photograph AND how he uses travel photography to grow his blog.
Matt Gibson shooting a sunset.
You’ll learn:
- Why travel photography is critical to the your blog’s success
- How you can skyrocket your blog’s traffic using photography
- Strategies for making money from your photos
- How to use photos to boost newsletter subscribers
- Essential gear for newbie (and expert) photographers
- Common (but often overlooked) tricks to taking good photographs
- The #1 most “overrated” piece of equipment
- How to safeguard and backup your photos while traveling
- And much more!
So what are we waiting for?
Let’s get started…
Watch Matt’s Interview on Travel Photography
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Resources & Notes
- Matt-Gibson.org
- Twitter.com/xpatmatt
- Facebook.com/mattgibsontravelwriting
- Image hosting: PhotoShelter and SmugMug
- Sell photos: Etsy
- Cameras for newbies:
- Canon G Series (higher-quality, more expensive, bulkier)
- Canon S Series (lower-quality, less expensive, smaller)
- Photo editing: Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Adobe Photoshop
- Online photography course: The New York Institute of Photography
- Creative commons images: photopin.com
- How to Edit Photos For Your Blog at Light Speed (Photoshop)
Matt’s Travel Photography Gear
- Bodies: Nikon D600, Nikon D90
- Lens: 20mm prime, 35mm, 50mm, 100-300mm
- Other: GoPro Hero 3, Canon G10, Samsung Galaxy S4
Travel Photography Interview Questions:
- Matt, tell us a little about your photography background?
- How do you use your photography on your own blog?
- How has photography helped improve your travel blog?
- Do you make money from your photography? How?
- How can travel bloggers use photography to help improve their website and traffic?
- Should bloggers upload/submit their photos to other websites to gain credibility and traffic?
- What kind of gear do you use?
- What camera features and gear would you recommend for a newbie?
- How much should a newbie photographer plan to spend on a camera and gear?
- What’s the most overrated piece of photography equipment?
- In your opinion, what makes for a good photo?
- What are your top three photography tips for newbies?
- Looking back, what advice would you have given yourself when you first started?
- What software do you use for editing your photos?
- How do you back up your photos when you travel?
- What are the best online resources for finding free and creative commons images?
- What travel and photography bloggers do you follow?
- How can travel bloggers sharpen their photography skills?
- Any other thoughts?
Very interesting interview!
Thank you for sharing.
I also love doing posts only around photos. Just did one about camels… I had a lot of fun. Thanks for confirming this is a great way to post.
Hey Claire, glad you liked the interview. Happy travel blogging!
OH!! very nice interview… Thank you for posting…
Hi- please help. Why am I not able to sign up for the free course offered on every page? (Grab your free 24 part course )
Hi Lynette, Can you please email me more details on what you’re experiencing at http://travelbloggeracademy.com/contact/. Thanks, Darcie
Truly a great post and interview! Thanks for sharing such an informative piece of content with us.
You can take your own artistic photos by giving special attention to a few basic elements of composition. Do you have a portfolio?