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7 Steps on How to Become a Travel Videographer + Tips

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The following article on travel videography is authored by Garrett Galvan.

16.7 seconds.

That’s how long it took the mouse to find the elevated area in a murky pool of water. I made the note on my clipboard, placed another mouse inside the pool and set the timer.

That used to be my job. Recording mice’s behavior in a research lab.

To say my job was boring would be the understatement of the year. I thought I was making a difference, I thought my years of studying neuroscience would bring me a more fulfilling job, I wanted to help people, but instead, I put mice in a pool.

After a trip abroad, it became clear to me that neuroscience was something I loved and I was interested in, and still am, but working in the field was not prolific.

After getting home from that trip and piecing my random GoPro clips together, I noticed I became obsessed with the process of creating videos.

Here I am three years later, a travel videographer.

I may not be rolling in the dough doing epic expedition videos around the world full time (yet) but I’ve learned some shit over the years and I’m well on my way to making this my full-time career.

I hope this post helps you decide if travel videography is your thing, how to get there, and actionable advice and tips on what to do.

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Table of Contents

1. Passion And Borderline Obsession

2. inspiration vs. mimicry, 3. turn your camera on, 4. edit your little heart out, 5. actually make sh*t, 6. equipment matters, 7. freelance videography and more, 1. freelance videography and editing, 2. selling stock video, 3. your own brand, top tips for becoming a travel videographer, how to start freelancing for beginners—work online & travel, 56 work from home websites—earn money outside the office, 11 travel jobs that helped me stay on the road, 71+ ways to travel & make money—a badass list of paid work abroad, how to be a freelance content writer and turn your words into money, 20 online jobs with no experience needed (so you can travel more), how to become a travel videographer.

Want to know the big difference between those who succeed and those who fail? It all comes down to the classic quote: “winners never quit and quitters never win.” Same goes for any type of photography or videography, especially travel videography.

Must. Love. Filming.

You really have to be dedicated to not only filming everything you do but also to traveling! You are not going to get a loyal following and earn money if you only travel once a year, to Hawaii , and that’s it.

This lifestyle is something you have to live and breathe by. If it is something that drives you, traveling and filming your ventures, then you will be doing it for love anyway, the money and the fame (fame?) will be a natural (happy) byproduct.

Some people will try to convince you that genius springs from a noble brow, that you must be highly skilled at birth and that no amount of training will make you an expert if you’re not already talented.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Your desire will guide you to your talent, and practice and mentorship will make you an expert, a genius, a pro.

Make YouTube your best friend and find your mentor. Watch other travel videographers and see what they do.

Pick and choose which pros you like the best and start practicing. Your own spin on what the experts do will spring naturally from your practice. Just find videographers you admire the most and turn your camera on.

I literally picked up my camera and started filming one day. And then I didn’t stop. Zero prior experience and no love for it since I was 12. I just felt a desire to film a bit of my month-long vacation in Indonesia , only to come home and leave immediately with a one-way ticket—I never stopped filming.

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The sooner you begin, the sooner you will begin to develop your own style, the thing that will make you stand out from the rest of us. So turn on your camera and shoot.

Trust me: you will suck at first. Everyone does. This is part of the fun, part of the journey.

Travel videography is not for the faint of heart.

Make videos, and post them. Yes! Post them. You have to be willing to put yourself out there to an audience who will boo you, criticize you, troll you.

Get yourself a YouTube channel and upload those videos. Watching what you’ve done will give you the inspiration to fix and move forward. It all begins with the “On” button. Push it.

Find yourself a program to edit your videos. You do not want to provide one streaming loop of you brushing your teeth and getting out the door, taking public transportation and arriving at some cool scene.

You want your cuts to be clean and your story to be clear as it unfolds on camera.

And you don’t want anyone falling asleep.

As a baseline for information, DaVinci is a free program, but Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, and  InVideo are the standards most travel videographers use. Remember that in most cases, you get what you pay for, and if you pay nothing, well… you get the point.

With that said, for a free product, DaVinci is a great beginner program to segway into a paid one in the future. However, if you really get into editing videos, you’ll have to fill a larger gap if you started with iMovie or the like and try to move to Adobe.

If it helps you, here’s a tutorial on my video editing flow on Adobe Premier

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This point cannot be stressed enough. Make lots of videos. Take small road trips if you are not a nomad like me. Hell, take a trip across town and film it.

Film as much as you can and then take that footage to the drawing board where you can edit and create an actual visual story for your audience.

Remember, this takes practice. You cannot get frustrated and give up when it becomes difficult or tedious.

There are always behind-the-scenes to art, and this art is no different. You are the behind-the-scenes artist in these moments. So practice and hone your art. Find things that inspire you and film them, edit them, show them, and repeat.

Michael Jordan carried a basketball around with him all day, every day, even as a teenager. He played every single day after school and on weekends. Get the point? I think you do.

You absolutely cannot become a successful travel videographer with just an iPhone. Sorry. If that broke your heart, at least the worst is over.

You will have to invest in quality camera equipment . Again, you get what you pay for, so you will have to fork over some bucks to get the tools you need to become the Michael Jordan of travel videography.

Equipment is one of the things that really makes a good travel videographer stand out (and actually knowing how to use it).

You will get better images, better sound quality, and clearer colors and hues with good equipment. It is not worth honing your skill and perfecting your videographer’s eye if you don’t plan to have the camera to back you up.

Of course, dropping $10,000 on gear after the desire to be a travel videographer for a whole twelve seconds isn’t the smartest move either. And there’s no need to get top-rated equipment to start yourself off either.

Get some of the basics. Maybe a point-and-shoot for your first camera, so you can try out travel vlogging, is a good start and will only set you back a few hundred bucks.

Maybe even borrow your friend’s DSLR to play with or there are even options to rent gear for a bit if you’re deciding between what camera to get.

Just remember, you don’t want something so expensive and advanced that it just sits there because you’re too intimidated by it.

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So you’ve honed your skill, you’ve purchased the equipment you love, and now you want to know where the money is? The money is literally where you find it.

You will need to reach out to current videographers and ask if they want a second-hand cameraman. Look for any low pay or even unpaid opportunities to start testing your newly acquired skills in a professional setting  so eventually, you can start charging the big bucks.

Be prepared to do internships, to do grunt work, and to make very little money in the beginning.

Not only will you begin building your own brand in this way, as a freelance travel videographer, but also building a network in the field.

You will find more lucrative jobs, you will start to raise your own fees, and the cycle will continue for as long as you want it too, it will get better and will start making you more money.

How to Make Money as a Travel Videographer

There are numerous ways to do so and you can choose to do all or some of the choices depending on your skills, availability, and how far along the travel videography path you’re down.

This is rather broad. You can either freelance as a videographer helper, as in you help another travel videographer with their video assignment or you can even work for brands and companies as their travel videographer.

There’s also freelance video editing if you choose to go down that route.

Perhaps you’ve mastered Premier. Well, guess what? There’s a need for editors out there because not everyone has the time or motivation to learn video editing software. They send you their video clips and you work your magic.

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There’s a high demand for 4K 60FPS video footage from all around the world.

Of course, it needs to be good and perhaps not a place that’s filmed by the thousands every day, but even then! If you capture a unique angle or a super sick shot, people are selling their video footage for a pretty penny these days.

This is life goals, right? This is making money as a travel videographer through your own brand.

Whether it’s companies paying you to do videos for them and using your audience, tourism boards inviting you and paying to create a video of their country, or you making money simply off ads on people watching your YouTube channel.

Making money using your own brand is super rewarding but also, not very easy.

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1. There’s no do-over when it comes to getting the shot. Chances are, you’re traveling (duh) and you won’t be back to that spot or the sun has gone down and it’s too dark, or the scene has changed… Get it right on the first round. This, of course, doesn’t mean you get literally one take. What I mean is take the time to set up properly the first time, tick all the boxes, and then shoot.

2. Get different and dynamic angles of the same shot. Get a close-up, a far shot, a wide shot, a blurred shot… all of the same thing. Whatever your subject is that you’re focusing on, you need dynamic shots of it.

3. Tell a story with each video. Think of the story beforehand and think of the shots you’ll need to convey to tell the story. Make people feel like they are there.

4. Focus. Don’t have 12 things to do in one day. Have a main focus for the day and surround your story around it. Don’t get distracted by all the beautiful scenery you will see in your travels. Focus on your story and shoot the shots that are required to build it. You’ll thank me in the editing room. Which brings me to my next point…

5. Shoot with purpose. If you shoot everything, you’re going to have a mess on your hands when you get back to the computer. You’ll also be buried under 40,574 hard drives. Shoot with thought.

6. There’s no set path to this job. There are certain things you should do, yes, but each person’s path to the goal will be different.

7. Know that there’s no fast-paced lane to success. Work hard and the rewards (and opportunities) will come. It will seem like an eternity while you slog along but if this is truly what you want, you’ll happily crawl through the trenches and come out on top in the end.

8. Start social media immediately. This way, people can see your work and you can have a mini fan base rooting you on. This is also your portfolio!

Being a travel videographer isn’t for the lazy or the impatient. Building your self-worth takes time, your skills will take time to develop, and your equipment bag will also take time to get filled with the right gear.

If this is something you truly want, GO FOR IT!

Unsure? Play around with video on your iPhone and with free video editing apps and see if you get into or not.

There’s nowhere else I’d rather be than behind my lens, that’s where you’ll find me.

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Garrett left his small town in Oregon with a dream and a camera. A few years later he has been to over 30 countries all while producing high-quality cinematic adventure videos and photos of the destinations he visits. Join him as he pursues a life of videography, photography and expeditions all over the world. You can find him on YouTube at  Garrett Galvan , his blog MotoMoves , and  Instagram .

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How to Become a Travel Videographer (+ Tips to Make Money)

Published June 17, 2022 · Updated June 9, 2023

Ah, the life of a digital nomad ! Traveling the world, exploring different cultures, seeing spectacular sights, making new friends, tasting exotic foods , AND getting paid for it, too! For many of us, it’s the ultimate dream – but how do you actually jump from ‘traveler’ to ‘paid videographer’ in the increasingly saturated online space? Let’s look at some tips and tricks on how to become a travel videographer to help you make the best of your chances.

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Staying Grounded

While it may not be the first thing you want to hear from us, let’s start with the reality check. You’re not going to hit the ground running and become a globetrotting multi-millionaire overnight. If you’re hoping to build up a career as a traveling videographer, you’re going to need the skills. You’re also going to have to have the ‘hustle’ you need to create fantastic content, sell yourself through online marketing, and build an engaged following. While this can be the ultimate dream job for the right soul, it’s not an easy way to make bank! But as long as you keep your goals realistic and your eyes on the prize, it’s a dream that can come true.

The Right Mindset: Become a Businessperson

The influencer lifestyle looks amazing… but you’re still a businessperson first and foremost. You need to tap into this mindset. You’ll be living in different locations, dealing with culture shock, navigating new worlds , making new friends , and learning about local life. It’s very different from taking a 1-week vacation with family . So you need to keep your eyes on your goals – building your business. Plus, of course, creating amazing video content.

Start with Your Skills

To make money as a travel videographer, you need the skills first and foremost. Luckily, many fantastic audio and video courses are out there to help you learn. You’ll need to practice a lot, too, so get used to carrying that camera with you.

Invest in Your Gear

Even the best videographer in the world can’t work magic with poor-quality source material. While some travel videographers do use cellphones to record raw footage, you’ve got a much better chance of landing the followers and gigs you want if you stand out from the crowd. At the very least, you need at least one, possibly two good cameras, quality lenses for different effects and situations, and a great audio recorder that plays nicely with your other gear. Many of the best think further out the box, investing in drone systems for aerials and mirrorless/SLR cameras for shooting interviews and compelling stock footage you can also sell. While you may have to keep it simple to start, remember that great gear produces great results.

Work on Key Business Skills

Many conventional film schools simply teach you with a mind geared towards entering the entertainment industry. If you’re looking to thrive as a travel videographer, however, that’s not the right route for you. Remember that you will need to wear many hats to make your digital nomad dreams take off. Not only your videography, but learning more about marketing yourself online and through social media, how to successfully freelance in video content, and general marketing and business skills will be critical on this journey.

Finding Paying Gigs

Realistically, it might take a while to start seeing real money from your efforts. Once you have the skills and gear you need, it’s time to find your clients! 

When you hear of ‘travel videographers’, your mind might jump immediately to travel influencers . If you can successfully build an online social following and monetize it, that’s fantastic! However, if you’re hoping to leverage your new passion for immediate money, social success isn’t the way to go.

• Many aspiring travel videographers start with a company or team. It can be more restrictive than the true digital nomad lifestyle you crave, but it’s a great way to build a reputation, network, and know you have the security of an incoming paycheck to help you hit the ground running.
• Freelance and gig-work can also be a great way to get paid from the start of your career. Be proactive in marketing yourself and chasing gigs that align with your goals.
• Transition your day job. Many aspiring travel videographers start out by keeping a day job and working on their passion on the side. If you look at moving to a country with a low cost-of-living, you can reduce costs and still work on your craft. This is especially great if you have a ‘backup job’ that will let you work remotely while you hone your skills.

Building Social Support

Regardless of whether you’re using gig work to pad your bank account while you build your name, it’s always smart to look to social media channels for added funding and support. 

• Start with a website. Not only does this help people find you, but you can showcase portfolios and promote your services. You can shoot for free to build a video reel if you don’t already have the reputation and portfolio to have one in the can.
• Find good social media. You don’t need to be on every ‘cool’ platform that rears it’s head, but using image-focused and common social media sites help you build awareness of your work, engage with fans, and put yourself out there. YouTube and Instagram , alongside Facebook, should be seen as the bare minimum. Post every week, and make sure you’re adding value to subscriber’s lives.

Sell Stock Video

Video content is currently booming, with stats suggesting up to 86% of businesses use video as their primary marketing tool. Not all of them are shooting special videos on location. Many use stock footage to enhance or create their content. By making and selling stock footage of your own, you can generate a decent income to help you grow. What is particularly fantastic about this is that it can help you build passive income streams, ensuring you can eventually transition full-time to your passion and leave the 9-5 in the dust.

Offer a Range of Services

By thinking broadly, around all the ways you can leverage your footage and skills to earn an income, you not only diversify your revenue sources, but get closer and closer to your goals of living life your way. Perhaps you can offer services like destination wedding shoots, or create helpful courses to sell your skills. Many social media accounts leverage direct donations through services like Patreon from fans. Or perhaps you create a great filter, or novel piece of software, for use in your own shoots you can market to other videographers. Make sure you’re always wearing your ‘business hat’ to find ways to make your dreams a reality.

While making a living as a travel videographer can seem daunting at first, it’s also an incredibly fulfilling way to work and travel the world, especially once you can make a great living from it. With enough passion, determination, persistence, hard work, and a little bit of luck – it’s bound to happen. Just don’t keep count on the number of countries you’ve visited .

Good luck! Rai

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As a traveling videographer, life on the road can be challenging. You have to know what to pack, how to handle tricky lighting, and how to capture the trip’s best shots for the brand and organization.

And while you already know that bringing on a traveling videographer ain’t cheap, the final result is more than worth it. The video footage will be an investment, so I believe it is crucial to hire a videographer with traveling experience to truly get the best footage from the experience . That way, you’ll be left with zero regrets and plenty of versatile footage you can use and repurpose for all of your marketing needs. 

But first, what is a traveling videographer, and who needs one?

Traveling videographers are as versatile as they sound. They’re able to move around with you to different locations—sometimes even cross-country or internationally—to visually capture your brand, work, or organization. 

For instance, a brand that sells outdoor equipment might hire a travel videographer to get some epic footage of their products in action. (Watching someone kayak across glistening waters with vibrant natural all around is more captivating than an advertisement of a kayak photographed on a white backdrop.)

Or, an organization like Semester at Sea might hire a traveling videographer to document the journey in order to bring more people on board (pardon the pun) and give them a peek into what they’re signing up for.

In essence, a traveling videographer is able to help you capture real, authentic footage that stands out among the cookie cutter videos you typically see in marketing. It’s riveting, raw, and realistic.

So, how exactly do I get that creative footage? Here’s a glimpse into my process :

Traveling Videographer Guide

As a traveling videographer, it is important to pack light, but I also need the essentials. There’s no going back once I step out the door, and videography gear is expensive to pick up on the road. Items vary for each trip, depending on the location and objective of the shoot. I have to take things like space and weight into account.

While I’ve gotten pretty good at knowing what to bring, I’m also able to improvise per the situation. This sort of on-the-fly filming is different from my day-to-day work, but that’s what makes it even more exciting—and the spontaneity lends itself to awesome footage. 

Change Up the Shots

While traveling, it’s important to overshoot. You can never have too much footage. You can always overshoot, but you can never go back and reshoot something that already happened.

First, I begin by capturing wide, establishing shots so that my viewers are instantly transported to the filming location. That way they can get a sense and feel of the overall ambiance and setting. In short, wide shots provide context.

Next, I move a bit closer for a medium shot. This filming technique allows viewers to gradually get to know the location and subjects—like character development in a story. 

And finally, I capture the people close up. I intrigue viewers by capturing hands, eyes, body language, and interesting nuisances while they do their thing. 

Find Nature’s Best Lighting

Capturing interviews on the road can be challenging but not impossible. When I’m not on the road, I use my own lights for interviews. However, they’re too cumbersome to bring with me while traveling. In this case, I place my subject in the shade and have them face the sun. Being a traveling videographer is all about improvising and using knowledge gained from past experiences. 

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As a traveling videographer, I love what I do. I get to meet new people and explore new places, all while helping you vividly capture your brand. These types of videos allow viewers to experience something new and exciting in return. My goal is to make them feel like they are being taken on the adventure with us.

While any videographer may say that they can travel, I believe travel experience is key for this type of shoot. So, where is life taking you next? Have a trip you’d like documented for your organization? 2021 is booking fast, so connect with me here to get started!

Tyler Dooghan is a San Diego-based videographer. He specializes in cinematography and visual storytelling. Visit  tylerdooghan.com  to learn more about how he can help showcase your organization, express your passion, and connect with your audience. Check out his most recent work  here , and find more inspiration on the  Blog . Drop a line  here  to get started!

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We know how strange this all sounds, but through this very unrealistic scenario, we want to let you know all the reasons why you need to book a professional photographer the next time you’re out and about globe-trotting. So keep on reading to find out more…

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• The Most Beautiful Destinations You Should Not Miss Capturing in Professional Photos

Traveling is Unique Because You Are in It!

Your travels deserve to be remembered uniquely. pictures help, localgraphers are creatives waiting to capture the best moments, memories should look as good in images as you remember them, the smartphone camera roll doesn’t always reflect your experience.

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We’ll pair you up with the perfect photographer who matches your style, beyond selfies & instagram stories.

Whenever you’re exploring European castles , sunbathing at Australian beaches , discovering culinary treasures in Asia , taking in amazing views from skyscrapers in North America, having a once in a lifetime opportunity to see African wildlife or dancing salsa through South America , a vacation photographer is there to capture these precious moments!

A Localgrapher vacation photographer is an English-speaking local professional who you can book online anywhere in the world ! Prior to the payment, you agree on the price, the amount of time you would like to have a private photographer for, and the number of HD edited pictures you would like to receive from your special occasion.

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You spend hours, days, weeks, sometimes even months on planning your perfect vacation. If it’s a family trip , you make sure that there’s something for everyone, especially for the kids. If it’s a couples retreat, you want it to be really romantic so you can finally enjoy each other’s presence without everyday hustle. If it’s your first solo travel, you focus on making it super special! And that’s when you should say to yourself, “I need a photographer!”.

Family Vacation Photographer

When it comes to a family trip and photographing it, very often happens that Mom or Dad tries to take as many pictures of their little ones as possible. They want to capture the cutest years of their kids . This often results in them completely missing out on all of the images taken. If they finally ask some strangers to be your private photographer for a second and take a photo of all of them, later on, they realize that the pictures are blurry or cropped, therefore they don’t want to share them with their family and friends.

Couples Retreat Photographer

Every time you travel as a couple ,  your Facebook and Instagram feeds are full of selfies or pictures of only one of you. This a particularly huge problem, when you are on a honeymoon or celebrating an anniversary . Have you ever thought about the fact that it doesn’t have to be that way? Have you ever wondered, “do I need a photographer for this?”.

Just imagine the situation when you plan a secret proposal and you hire a professional photographer to capture all of the precious moments of this special day. With years to come, you’ll realize that hiring a private photographer was the best decision that you’ve made. And if you’re wondering how much more does a proposal photographer cost? You can rest because, at Localgrapher, the price of your photoshoot isn’t defined by the occasion, whether it’s a proposal or casual fashion photoshoot on the street. Every moment matters to us equally.

Solo Travels Photographer

All solo travelers often admire beautiful photos shared on social media by influencers. If you’re one of them and also wonder how come they were able to pull off flawless images while looking super relaxed and happy, you don’t have to anymore…

All the problems you have been experiencing while going over your vacation photos disappear when you hire a professional vacation photographer! They always make sure that everyone looks great, nobody’s missing out and the most beautiful views are captured well! Finding a private photographer for hire who meets or exceeds your expectation is a very easy task with us. Keep on reading to learn more.

You might not believe it but it is very simple to book an English-speaking travel photographer in any of our 900+ destinations around the globe!

Before Your Photo Session

So you have already decided that you have had enough of unflattering pictures from your perfect vacation or you haven’t found the perfect wedding photographer. This time around, you want them to be as great as your holiday experience. Good news! You’re already in the right place! If you’re looking for a photographer, Localgrapher website is the beginning of your journey. Simply choose a destination, a private photographer of your choice, an ideal day you would like to have your professional photo shoot on and even your special requirements HERE .

Localgrapher booking team takes care of the rest. We contact the private photographer, book them for you and send you all payment details based on the photo package or even a customized photo shoot you selected. As soon as you issue the payment, your professional photographer gets in touch with you. Remember that if you’re looking for a photographer who is also local, we got your back at Localgrapher! All our professional photographers are local experts. They suggest the best time of the day to meet up based on their experience in that particular location (please, note that some destinations are very touristy, therefore it’s recommended to meet up early in the morning to avoid the crowds), the best photo spots and even what’s the best outfit or props to bring with you! Some of our personal photographers can even arrange a dress rental, a bouquet of flowers, a restaurant reservation – you name it! Simply write your special requests into the booking form while on our website.

On the Day of Your Photo Session

At this point, you have already agreed on a meeting point and time. Your private photographer is there. You have their phone number in case you are running late and you know how they look like from their profile photo on our website.

Here comes your photo session! The photographer spends as much time with you as booked. Standard photo packages book the photographer for 30-100 minutes. If you arrange a customized photo package , you hire a freelance photographer for as long as you wish.

After Your Photo Session

Every private photographer typically takes more pictures of you than you purchased. Therefore you receive a secured online gallery with all the great pictures in 4 business days after your photo session. Often, this happens when you are still on a vacation! So you can share your photos with family and friends on social media while still enjoying yourselves abroad!

You select your favorite images from the online gallery and download them in HD. If you like more pictures than you originally purchased, you can contact our booking team to acquire the additional ones. No problem!

If for some reason, you don’t like any of the pictures taken, we offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot! That’s how much we believe in the quality of our photo services.

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You often ask how much does a professional photographer cost . This is really up to you and the package you choose or a customized photo session you request. All standard prices can be seen HERE . The customized photo shoot can be requested HERE .

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Are you planning a destination wedding ? Booking an exotic honeymoon ? Preparing for a secret proposal ? Planning a family trip to Europe? Getting ready for your first solo travels ? Looking for an original anniversary surprise? There’s really no occasion we don’t cover!

You can hire a professional photographer for any occasion you wish or even give the photoshoot to someone special for their birthday ! Every occasion requires a different photoshoot style and our private photographers are ready to fulfill any of your needs. Whatever photography photoshoot ideas you may have, we’re here to make them happen.

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The Most Beautiful Destinations You Should Capture in Professional Photos!

Localgrapher has the most destinations covered out of all vacation photography companies. While you can find about 200 to 300 destinations elsewhere, we have over 900 destinations around the globe! This makes us the largest vacation photo company on the market ! Some popular destinations require more than 1 private photographer. Right now, you can choose from almost 1200 personal photographers!

Quantity doesn’t come before the quality. We handpick every single photographer , make sure that their work is up to our standard, and bring the best photoshoot ideas to the table. Because of the large number of destinations, you can freely select a vacation photographer almost anywhere in the world!

Whenever you travel to some of the most popular locations such as Paris , Tokyo , and New York City or go off the beaten path, we get you there! If there’s a very special destination you can’t find on our website, you can request it HERE . We’ll contact you as soon as we’ll find a photographer there.

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10 Reasons Why You Need to Book a Vacation Photo Shoot

“There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.” – Robert Frank

No two trips are ever one and the same. And that’s not just because people travel to different destinations, see different landscapes or experience other horizons. It’s also because they are not you and you are not them.

The story told through your travels and who you’re sharing it with, is personal and special to you only. So even if you’ve walked down the same Parisian avenue just like millions of people have, your experience is unique, because of who you’re sharing it with and because you exist in it. In moments like these, you wish you had a professional photographer with you. With us, you of course do!

You’ve been saving up, planning, daydreaming, thinking about the indispensable things you need to take, etc. If you’re traveling with family , it’s a whole other preparation, if you’re on a honeymoon, it’s different as well. Even if you’re traveling solo, the experience is never the same as the next person’s. Every occasion seeks different photography ideas, picture poses, or light.

The same goes for spontaneous couples that suddenly decided to elope to Paris, Rome or Bali. For those unforgettable family trips and even family reunions . When heading back to your home country and reuniting with your friends and family once again. What makes these moments different is the people that compose them.

We love to think that each person is already an isolated moment in the world. This especially, when you are traveling. At Localgrapher, we are committed to capturing the moment which is yourself. Because you know what? Truly compelling things happen behind your smartphone camera, and those are the moments you and your experience deserve to have a private photographer for.

Creative photography on its own is about capturing, grasping, and embracing the emotion of the moment and never letting it die away.

Sure, the country you visit won’t go anywhere, and you might come back a few more times after that. But on that date and time, on that sunny Parisian afternoon, you were walking down the sidewalk hand in hand with your partner, and that moment is unique and unrepeatable, and this is why we want to help you capture it. So why not to book a professional photo shoot with a personal photographer who will be there just for you? He or she can get creative with you, come up with the best photography ideas, take photos, and make memories that you’ll cherish forever. Whether it’s travel photography, self-portrait, wedding photography, indoor or outdoor photography , your Localgrapher will always know what to do.

When on a trip, every instant will feel unforgettable. This goes for solo travelers, first time trips, family vacations , getaways with your partner, a honeymoon or a secret proposal … Chances are, you’ll find yourself wanting to capture every waking moment of it.

The sunset in Spain , wine-tasting in Italy , walking through the narrow streets of Rome , looking out into the sea in Mykonos , the aromas of the night markets in Asia. You’ll want to capture, and hold on to, every aroma, the sights of the landscapes, the smell of freshly brewed coffee out of your hotel or apartment window, the taste of new street foods, the accents of locals, the street music and the roar of a new city or even the tranquility of a smaller town.

You’ll want to grasp onto everything. This is how special and unique traveling really is, how much of an experience is lived when we flee our comfort zones and go out into the world. You won’t want to forget even a minute of it and we can help with that! You don’t have to stare into your smartphone anymore, instead, start looking for a photographer. Check our +900 destinations and book a local photographer.

When looking back through the camera roll on your phone, you may find that the photos taken don’t always reflect how you were feeling in that moment when you were casually walking down the shore of Marbella .

The selfie-stick does no justice to the Eiffel Tower , neither does that blurry photo you asked a couple of locals to take of your family in front of the Louvre . Sure, you can still post them to your Instagram feed , but how good of memory or souvenir are these? Chances are they get buried in between your photos after a few months.

After your trip, you will end up with a massive amount of photos but only a few are salvageable. You will sometimes find that the moment wasn’t captured exactly as how you were experiencing it and your photoshoot idea got lost in translation. However, this is where the magic of professional creative photography comes in.

“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” – Aaron Siskind

Localgrapher Photographers are Locals

You’ll be able to meet creatives and artistic people around the world, which is always a very mind-opening experience. Your private photographer will know their way around and can even show you hidden spots to capture amazing travel photographs. You’ll get to capture some of the most iconic and touristy parts of the area but will also achieve some unique shots as someone local shows you other sides of the city too.

The Photographers are Ready to Capture a “One in a Million” Shot

Compelling things happen when you step from behind the lens and into the spotlight. How do you go about getting amazing, artistic shots when on anniversary vacation or honeymoon? Your personal photographer will not only guide you through the best parts in town, but they will also guide your posing to get the most natural, cheerful-looking shots ever. Plus choosing the best scenarios and even photo props that will be memorable to you about your trip.

It may be hard to get around once in a country that speaks a language unknown to you. But no worries! Our photographers are friendly, ask them anything to get around if you do have any questions. They will also help you communicate with locals if this is what you want. What if you have a unique photoshoot idea and you want to shoot somewhere special and did not know how to ask for permission? Your local photographer can help you with that as they speak the language and the lingo as well.

With over 900 covered destinations worldwide and almost 1200 private photographers, you’re sure to get paired with a great professional photographer waiting to capture the wonders of your trip!

At Localgrapher, we love capturing your happy travels, bringing travel stories through our many lenses around the world to life, with the help of truly amazing, talented photographers.

Go beyond selfies, Instagram Stories , and even beyond the most visited tourist spots. Your vacation , honeymoon , family trip , partner getaway deserves to be captured in more than just a selfie, it deserves to be encapsulated as the beautiful moment it is. Book a private photographer for your next adventure – you will not regret it!

Stop looking for a photographer on your own, browse through our available 900+ destinations around the globe , take a look at a few freelance photographer profiles in each location, and book your next photo shoot now. You can do so in advance or from your destination as well.

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Kennidy hassell, october 16, 2022.

Jetsetting around the world, visiting stunning destinations, creating gorgeous videos of couples on their wedding day… Sounds like a dream job, right? It is! But if you’re wondering how to break into destination wedding videography, know that it isn’t all passports and fancy hotel rooms – it can be tiring, full-on, and stressful if you don’t go into it with a plan. 

I absolutely love all the adventures of the job and am honored to build connections with some wonderful couples – being invited into their elopements is such a privilege. However, I approach my job with organization, balance, and strong time management skills, as I never want to burn out or take on more than I’m capable of handling. 

If you’re wondering how to become a travel videographer or simply want to improve the way you work, here are a few travel tips for destination videographers that can help you save time and avoid stress while traveling. 

1. Don’t skip out on TSA Precheck 

One of my top travel tips for destination videographers is to get yourself set up with TSA Precheck . It’s currently $85 for five years, which is a serious bargain once you realize how much time it can save you each time you fly.

We all know how chaotic airports can be, but once you’re approved with Precheck, you’ll benefit from an expedited security process. No need to remove shoes, belts, laptops, or liquids either, which saves you plenty of time and makes the process easier to manage – especially when you’re juggling plenty of valuable carry-on, like computers, cameras, and lenses.

If you’re traveling internationally often, TSA Global Entry is also worth your time, since it means you won’t need to wait in long customs lines when you return. 

2. Fly carry-on

One of my favorite travel tips for destination videographers is to travel as light as you can! While you’ll probably still need to check your luggage, all of your photography gear should always be carry-on. 

You really don’t want to check expensive gear like lenses or cameras, as there’s such a high risk of damage or baggage delays. If you arrive at your destination and your clients are getting married tomorrow, what happens if your camera gear is delayed by a few days?

You can find plenty of amazing padded camera gear bags designed specifically for carry-on – check out brands like Peak Design or Manfrotto, as they make high-quality luggage designed for professional photographers. As nearly all purchases for your business are tax-deductible, it’s worth splurging on the best you can afford. 

3. Always book your own flights 

It’s best to always book your own travel – especially flights. You can include travel expenses within your costs, of course, but always book reservations yourself, in your name. 

If something goes wrong, or you need to change flights, you might not have full access to make changes if the booking was made by your client. By booking all of your own travel, you’re in full control and can easily make changes if needed. 

When booking flights, make sure to thoroughly read the company’s cancellation and rescheduling policies first. There are more fluctuations and risks with travel than there used to be, so always try to book travel that can be credited or refunded if you need to cancel. 

4. It’s great to have an international driver’s permit

When it comes to international travel tips for destination videographers, it’s ideal to obtain an international driver’s permit before going overseas. They’re often required when renting a car overseas, so you don’t want to be caught out without one.  

I also think being able to drive around your destination results in a much better finished product for your client. How so? One of my practical tips for making a great travel video is to tell a story, from beginning to end. You can do this so much better if you have more footage, from scenic shots of the drive to the resort or of your couple exploring a beautiful waterfall just nearby. With a license, you can also take your clients to film in various locations, which will make their wedding more interesting and varied. 

Before traveling to a new destination, do your research or arrive a day or two earlier to do some scouting, working out the most scenic places to film. You’ll also want to create some destination wedding video guidelines in advance, working out how much footage you’ll need and how long your final product will be. 

5. Travel credit cards can make life so much easier

As someone who travels frequently, I find travel credit cards can be a lifesaver. There are a number of credit card programs specifically designed for travelers, offering points for every dollar spent that you can use on hotels, flights, or rental cars. Some credit cards also give you a large number of frequent flier points at sign-up or a few free lounge passes per year. 

The right credit card can help you save money on purchases you would be making for your business anyway, and can sometimes even help you qualify for upgrades more easily, so it’s well worth enrolling. 

6. Stay organized

Frequent travel can be so complex, especially when you’re fighting jet lag and trying to furiously work toward deadlines! Don’t avoid missing out on anything important – put an organizational system in place that works for you.

This could be an old-school paper diary, a spreadsheet, or a business management CRM or tool. It helps to think about how you like to work and find a system that will suit your needs. This will help with time management and make it easier to balance your work and personal time. Personally I screen shot all my travel confirmations and add them to each clients wedding in Honeybook under files.

With the tips above, your travel will be so much smoother, I promise! Easier travel means you arrive at your destination feeling more calm and relaxed, and your clients have a better videography experience – a win-win for everyone. 

If you’re looking for more information on how to become a wedding videographer, dive into my many Instagram Lives I’ve done with other wedding videographers and learn all about it! Or check out my other blog posts for tips and tricks I use to make sure my client’s wedding weekends go smoothly.

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