How to Become a Visual Storyteller
Are you ready to turn your passion into a profession? Here's what you need to know about the art of storytelling.
Video tips for starting out and making it as a visual storyteller
These days no one is just a journalist, photographer, filmmaker or producer. Now, to make it as a storyteller, you've got to be able to do it all. Professional visual travel storyteller Gregg Bleakney shares his story about breaking into the business and his guide to doing it yourself – from identifying stories to building your brand to choosing the right gear.
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Getting started
Want to be a visual storyteller? Learn the basics.
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Spotting stories
How to find your first stories and identify your niche.
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Improving your skills
From committing to the lifestyle to connecting with your subjects.
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Building your business
Selling your skills and finding the right clients.
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Prepping for a shoot
What you really need to capture a story - and keep your gear safe.
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Gear checklist
How to pack so you can be light and fast in the field.
Watch the free Travel Visual Storyteller series
The first thing I tell people when they ask me how they can make a career out of becoming a travel visual storyteller is that you have to go travel. Travel in your own backyard. Travel in your own country. Put yourself out there where you can let serendipity come and take place.
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