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Asking all Travel Photographers to Gather (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by GroundbreakingCrew19@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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I want to pursue editorial travel photography with a mix of street and documentary.

In mind, when I think of travel photography, I don’t want to limit myself to just the architecture of the place. I also want to grasp the photography of the culture mostly the people! I want to be able to do editorial work with the locals, this may look like actually having them model for my camera. (Something like this: http://www.paperboats.me/article/photos-day-super-yaya)

In cases like this, for those of you who have done travel photography or know about it, how often are locals willing to do things like this? How to build that connection for them to feel comfortable? If so, do you compensate them by giving them the photos you take?

When it comes to the street photography aspect, was there any backlash from that, were locals thrown off? Safety? Etc.

I’ve been looking of possibly doing a trip with an organized organization who does things like this (which wouldn’t be too long term) or I’m thinking of attending a missions school to get accredited and a degree that builds a travel trip inside of the degree program.

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[–] mikusmikus@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Welcome.

First sounds more like charity, maybe non profit. Unless you charge, price would be difficult. Depends if and what anyone might want to pay. Being a teacher.

Contacts are from fellow photographers or on assignment. Sometimes locals can suggest someone.

End goal is to be independent, good goal, own shop or classes.

You live in America, you could try whatever state you are in, they may have a tourist board or something. Might try to get in there. It might be the start you need. Also newspapers, worth a try. You'll need sometime to work your way up.

One thing I often hear, is how to get a job with a major publisher, magazine, etc. Someone starting out.you may get an internship while in college, if it's in your area.

It's going to take a lot of work, even years, keep your eye on the goal. It's going to be tough. But you can do it. When you see your photo finally on the cover of a major publication. It'll be all worth it. And you'll probably buy a ton of copies and share them with EVERYONE you know...

[–] GroundbreakingCrew19@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes I was for sure thinking a non profit. I always wanted to be in education, but not in such a traditional way. So I think teaching it on my own teaching plan rather than following a district based district where I wouldn’t be able to fully teach what I would want.

Okay so contracts would be a photographer to photographer basis? I was more so thinking, once I get the business off the ground, I reach out to schools in the areas, orphanages, etc to work with the children to create a contract with them maybe for a quarter basis to do the services I provide.

Also with internships, im thinking of attending a missions school this upcoming semester where they equip me with starting a for & non profit business over seas, and it includes an internship overseas to get me set up in the exact field I want to be in. So that may help as well!

That’s such a dream! I can’t wait to get there. I’m ready for the end goal, and what comes with it.

[–] mikusmikus@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Contacts are between photographers, contracts are between people you may photograph.

But sounds like you have a good goal in mind and have thought about your end goal. That's great.

Keep that enthusiasm, it's a good thing.

[–] GroundbreakingCrew19@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ohh I see, you were referring to contracts based on photographing.

I was more so turned the conversations into speaking on how to get contracts with other businesses to teach.

My apologizes haha! Thank you so much. ✌️

[–] mikusmikus@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Welcome, contracts with businesses if that's your goal, will have to be between you and the business or school. Lawyers, etc.