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@chazdillon2909

5 жыл бұрын

Brendan van Son have you already done a video that talks about pricing? I’m curious as to how that conversation plays out. Thanks.

It is so rare to find a KZread photography channel offering real information on the job side of things. Can't believe I just found you, but very grateful 🔥

Thank you so much for all this information and inspiration! 3 questions: 1.) If two magazines get back to you saying they want your story do you send the same one to both, choose one magazine to submit to, or write different versions for each magazine? 2.) Do you write a blurb, wait for acceptance then write the story. Or write the whole thing straight away 3.) What is a good market rate for travel stories/photos? Thanks so much and keep on doing what you do 😊👍🏼

Great video man I love the new style and the posting schedule, it's working well and I find this very helpful

I've been following your vids for awhile now, and honestly you are the first one that REALLY explained the business side of it, so I could actually do it...I haven't yet...mainly because I'm still working on finding my niche and building a portfolio before I pitch anyone...but thank you for the VLOGs and articles...it has helped me decide what I want to do.

This is one of the most useful photography videos I've seen on KZread for a while… Well done.

This has to be the perfect video I was looking for today. Really informative and well-executed .

I’m so glad you made this video. I’m hitting 11 countries this year and it’s good to know that submitting work after the trip is a good way to go. I probably would’ve drove myself crazy trying to do all the work from the road.

This is a great video, you answer a lot of questions within your video. You’re a great resource. Thank you

This is an awesome video man, thank you. I needed the advice!

Planning a shoot has really helped me to focus on what I want to achieve and the settings, positions I need to use. My images are improving through this process.

Great one! People tend to forget or rather push aside how much other work than just photography goes into such a travel story ...

Amazing video, thanks! I just found yr channel and i love it, nice quality and humos :3

I just found your channel and have been binge watching all evening. So much good info on your channel. Thank you Brendan!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, and welcome to the community!

Great video with such good info man. You are absolutely right about shooting a hero shot, followed by the details. I’ve sold some photos to magazines and every time it’s with an article I’ve written. A photo essay with several different types of shots and shooting with a purpose is huge. I love these types of videos!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Glad you're liking the new style.

Great video and very interesting. By the way I loved the article you did for The Star travelling on the boat and attempting to string your hammock. Just makes you want to experience it for yourself, or not...

I was having trouble containing myself when you said "Don't do weird Thomas Heaton crops." So hilarious

Thanks for this very informative step-by-step guide to selling our work to magazines and newspapers! Many people can benefit from this. Good luck on your submissions!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Debbie!

At 9:31 you really captured some great waterfall video. I'm sure it wasn't easy avoiding crowds and people for some of those shots. Also, you tell a great story...keep up the great work! Impressed...I know it's work! You make it look easy... Nicely done!

Since I’m married I’m use to rejection. As long as the Editors don’t start each response with “ you know what your problem is ...” I’ll be ok.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@DarrenKnightPhoto

5 жыл бұрын

David Senteno that’s so funny 😂

@wendynewing8834

5 жыл бұрын

That is so funny!

@Micantropo78

5 жыл бұрын

ROFL!

Yess one of the best once. The new way is really working. Loved it ❤️🔥

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Dude, you're really good at voiceover, finally I see the point of b-roll! And yes, I will keep repeating that comment over and over.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're liking that aspect! Thanks for watching.

The bridge you crossed to get to the waterfall is something i would have loved to shoot. I love doing geometric shapes and architecture.

Good video mate - hard work i dont think so but i hear what you're saying. Thanks

What, no TH crops? Professional video Brendan, job well done! Love the humor!

Its cool to see how you photograph my own town. After few years of watching you photographing the world! Nice video!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Hi from your photo shooting buddy on the Elephant Mountain (Xiang Shan). I love your pictures of CKS Memorial Hall (Freedom square?!? they call it now?), especially 'cause I know how difficult weather and light were. Since I whitnessed how you recorded part of your video, I am amazed what you made out of it and the plannig that all the cuts must have taken. On they point and relevant from first to last minute. All the best for you and may you crack the 200k followers soon!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the company up in the fog!

Nice shoes!, really enjoying the new BVS photography Channel

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you're liking it.

I really love the new format, it really suits you. About property releases-how does it work with these locations? Alamy keeps asking me for them. Cheers!

Great tips and help. Thank you 🙏

Very helpful vid..well presented. Thanks

Thanks, these videos certainly help bring focus to what I should be doing. Honestly I've been doing this kind of work for the military for a decade, but the marketing has always been done for me. This will give me the chance to get doing this on my own.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

It's a fun challenge, I think you'll enjoy it.

You make it sound much more complex than it is for me - I take photos and magazines magically buy them :)

Thanks for the advice and inspiration Brendan - I've been waiting for a video like this! I have a load of images from my 4 trips to Japan, so I think I'll give it a go! Sure, rejection will be tough, but there's nothing to lose in trying! So Taipei is like Japan? Hmmm, might have to go there someday! :)

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

I'd say it's like Japan from a respect standpoint, but also has the edge of some other Asian countries. It's great.

Thanks for the info! It definitely seems like a lot of work but I can image how it must feel to see your work published!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

It's so rewarding.

hey brendan,i was there in chang kai shiek temple last sunday,didnt know that your there too.. hope to meet you guys, your vids absolutely amazing😊

Sweet. Thanks! I'm not going after travel mags but there are some great tips here regardless of what target you're going after.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, man!

I do! I honestly would love to be a travel photographer. Though rejection is a major part of the game, the effort and the experience I would gain from building the material to pitch is enough to motivate me to try. I've much to learn but that's the fun of it all. Thanks for the video and the information.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly. I think that's the side of things we so often overlook. Even if we fail, we had an amazing experience trying.

That is great advice. Great video. Thank you.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Wendy!

Thanks for the awesome video and content again.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Hi Brendan. Thanks for cool vids. You never mentioned how much posprocessing you yould do, and example of what descriptions/story should we write. Thanks

great vid bro

Nice hyperlapse sequences...must be time consuming! 🌟🌟🌟

Hey Brendan, just got to say this is a amazing and very insightful video. Thanks and If you ever come to Kruger National Park again, hit me up.. Ill show you the best spots around.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank man!

beutifull and usefull video, thanks to share the real inside the bussines!

I love your photography!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

After watching this, well, I'd still love to be a travel photographer. Very precious tips, thank's a lot for sharing.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear I didn't scare you away!

I would never want to become a travel photographer - I hate traveling … ;-) But your tips are true for nearly every area of photography. This was a very interesting video to watch!

Excellent! Thank you!

Great video! Hope you don't get emotional with the 3 rejections on this video 😂😂😂

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

They made me cry

Love this video! Really useful to have someone like you walk through the entire process. I wanted to know if you have any tips for getting good content to write about to surround the image with. Even when writing an Instagram caption, I find myself wishing that I had talked to people there and asked more questions that I could write about to describe the image. Do you have any tips on getting the interesting nuggets of information to write better in the article?

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, hired a guide for a day. You'll be amazed what you learn. And, of course, there's so much information out there on the web.

I'm liking your new style

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad.

Hello ~Taipei ~Taiwan~^^.....it's a bit hard to concentrate when the local foods show up, because it reminds me all sorts of different street foods and night-markets in Taiwan.

Sir....so nic...👌

Well young Brendon great vlog valuable info! Ive been in and out of photography for about 40 years and now being retired Ive started doing editorial and commercial stock and now starting to make a small return each month. Jings had to be thick skinned as rejection is the norm nowadays. Haven't sent stuff into magazines as yet (I'm a coward) but will need to think about it. Strangely enough the editorial stuff is selling well but one thing to add is the editing process as well. I have to use photomechanic to cull and add meta data as doing in Lightroom for an old duffer like me is hard work on the eyes. At the end of the day its a passive income and keeps me fit.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Give it a try! What's the worst that can happen?

@oldgrumpyjim5003

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanvanSon I Know its just me!

You had me at Thomas Heaton crazy crops.....thought it was just me who was baffled by those dimensions!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Haha

Hard work I am sure , but would love to give it a try.

One of my photos will be published in a german photo magazine next month. I even got a whole page, but don't get paid. Still happy to have one of my pics published 👍 PS: Thanks for the cap Brendan, it arrived 2 weeks ago👍👍 and also thank you for recommending shutout. I won 340$ so far😂😜

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats man, on everything! Sounds like you're well on your way.

Interesting video, have you a link to an article you've sold to a magazine or something? I'm sure the pictures will be great I'm just keen to see the written article.

Inspirational!!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Amazing content!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey Brendan, I enjoyed the video, however, I'm wondering do you shoot stills and video at the same time or do you set up multiple cameras for each purpose: still and videos? What is your process? Thanks

PhotoJournalism people ask me about me about that and what they do has changed over the years, cool thing is with technology one person can do so much, sometimes I'm still amazed what the equipment in my backpack is capable of, I can make stories, news content, stock content, social media content. One thing I tell everyone have other sources of income, it is very hard to make a living at it alone unless you are working for one of the big media companies. And submit portrait and landscape the portraits are used for covers.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, we are all one-man/woman media agencies these days. It's impressive what 1 person can do.

Brendan awesome stuff, the meat and potatoes.. Is it possible for you to link a couple of the stores/photos that went to publication, that we could look at it for better understanding of the final product?

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Here's a really old one: www.thestar.com/life/travel/2015/10/09/seeking-adventure-on-a-three-day-amazon-ferry-trip.html

@sunroameroverland

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks , I guess you don't have to be a great writer..HAHA @@BrendanvanSon

Great info man. Ive made it to print a few times but am still very much working things out, I appreciate you sharing your experience! Have you ever had issues submitting the same work to multiple editors at the same time? I know some wont accept submissions that are under consideration elsewhere but is that not always the case?

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

I burned a bridge once because I pitched a story to lots of editors and 2 picked it up. One of them, got mad when I told her that I chose another magazine. She wrote "OK, then don't bother pitching me anymore." haha

@tobynolan6247

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanvanSon haha, these things happen i guess. I imagine its rare for 2 editors to pick up the same pitch so probably wouldn't be a common issue.

@tobynolan6247

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanvanSon haha, its tough, we are all just trying to make a living, we cant always sit on pitches and images for months while we wait to see if someone is going to even respond to us!

Thanks for the tips Brendan! But if you shoot portrait photo's on the street, is the portraitright an issue? If you sell a photo with someone's face visible for instance.

Hey, Brandan what kind of tripod are you using 3leggedthing Winston?

Question about property releases for commercial / editorial use - I assume that for this video we are talking about editorial use and you don't need property releases, but it's a different story with commercial use. How and where you can get reliable information do you need it or not. I am aware that every country is different but when you travel you will need this knowledge about every place you visit. EDIT: Also are your YT videos or instagram / facebook etc. post are commercial use (if it's not sponsored content)?

How do we price editorial photos? What do they generally go for?

Where did you get your yellow/gold L Bracket for your Canon 5D? I am looking for it. Any chance of a link? Thank you.

Flying home to Manila? Is that where you call home? Again, thanks for getting me out of the house per say on an amazing trip to the orient!

Excellent content and very reassuring that not being a travel photographer is soo right for me 😂

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha, it's definitely no for everyone.

Excellent blog with solid info. Do you have a video on pricing? Any suggestions for price per word and per image used?

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Nope, I'll do that as a Tuesday video at some point.

@GerryBeltgens

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanvanSon great. I look forward to it. I write and photograph for a local paper as a stringer. I get $25 per photo and .20 per word.

Would someone tell me what is the BGM when talking about Liberty Square near 4:59 ? Thx first.

Great video with lots of useful information! Just one question: how did you get the idea of eating at a toilet restaurant? 😂

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

HAHA, that was Jodie's idea.

Hi, thank you very much for this video, it concludes very helpful information, what about these reasons of rejection like intellectual properties, people and signs on the streets, do we have to carry with tons of papers and ask every body agree to sign that we can use the image in magazines and stock photograph? Please tell me how you deal with this issue. Thank you.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Magazines/newspaper is editorial. You don't need model releases.

@samim810

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanvanSon than you.

How did you get that beautiful pano at 4:25?

Thomas Heaton configured cropss.... xD

@alexgimagery

3 жыл бұрын

LOL that was great!

What about submitting the same story to multiple magazines? Do you do that or submit to one and only to another if the first is rejected?

Got a question about pitching... do you pitch that same story to various magazines at once? If so, what happens if you get two that accept your article/ photos? Is it ok to have the same story/ photos in two separate magazines or do you have to give that story out exclusively? Hope my question makes sense

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

I used to pitch the same story to multiple places, yes. And, if 2 editors came back I'd say "sorry, that piece was taken. But, we can do something similar". Usually magazines have a "first to publish" clause. And they usually ask for exclusivity on the content for a certain period of time - usually 6 months. So, you can work around that.

@zmerc1969

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanvanSon ok that's great. So it is based on first come first serve basis for first article and then more issued if needed. Makes alot of sense

That was a very helpful video. How do you deal with multiple approvals? Can your story be published in different publications? Do you tell the publications that you submitted your story to others? thank you for any advice.

@BrendanvanSon

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the publication. Most will ask for "first publication rights" with a deal that you won't sell the story for 6 months after. Some don't care, some all for exclusivity.

@evertfletes3627

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanvanSon thank you, that was very helpful. I am also a photographer from Toronto and I follow your channel. Cheers!

Do you get more than one magazine to say they want the story or photos? Can you sell it to more than one? How does the fee negotiation go?

Yesss 😁

Hi and thx for the video, I wonder can you be paid for stock content, if you can't write

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, there's money in stock. It's hard work - like all of it - but it's there. I've done done videos on stock.

Please can you link to an article you have had published as an example of what is required...Thanks

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Here's an article: www.thestar.com/life/travel/2015/10/09/seeking-adventure-on-a-three-day-amazon-ferry-trip.html And a photo essay: www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2015/feb/10/mardi-gras-new-orleans-how-street-music-nola-groovin

Do you submit the story to many magazines at the same time or only one magazine at a time and wait for the answer from that one before submitting it to a another magazine (if it got rejected by the first one)?

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

I usually slowly roll out emails. I pitch 3 different stories from a destination: Day 1: Pitch stories 1 and 2 to mag 1 and 2 Day 2: Pitch stories 3 and 1 to mag 3 and 4 Day 3: Pitch stories 2 and 3 to mag 5 and 6 Day 4: Pitch stories 1 and 2 to mag 7 and 8 That way, it gives them a small amount of time to respond. But, you'll always get editors that respond a month or two later. Just use that as an opportunity to pitch something new while you have their attention.

Wouldn't Portrait orientation only be a requirement if you are targeting selling an image for a full page or ideally the cover (nice if you can get it)? I would think that unless it is for a full page the orientation would be secondary to the impact that the image has.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

I guess the point is to shoot both. And, back when I was the editor of my magazine, I found portrait orientation to be much easier to work with regardless. I'd say I used 60% portrait orientation.

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One of your best ever vlogs. Brilliant advice. As a semi-retired freelance writer, I endorse every word, especially the rejection tips. You’ve made want to get back in the rat race 😂

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Glad you liked it. It's funny, isn't it. I haven't been "rat-racing" for ages. But, I kind of miss the sport of hunting down sales. haha

I will stick to stock photography!

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

It's definitely more straight forward these days!

I have a question about going through customs. What do you tell Customs Officers when they ask the purpose of your visit. Some countries can be really funny about "Business" or working trips without the proper visa. But I don't want to go through the intense visa process to get a work visa and I don't want to lie to a customs officer and tell them that I'm a tourist. Customs officers will occasionally ask you what your work or job is. What do you say?

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

I usually just say I'm there for tourism. I'm working for my company - or someone else's - from outside the country it's fine. You could say you were there on business, but I've never had an issue. It usually goes like "what are you here for?" "travel, I'm doing a bit of a photography trip", "cool, enjoy your stay".

Do you recommend sending the same story to multiple magazines at the same time? If yes, what if more than one gets back to u? How do you go about it?

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

My rule was that I'd pitch 1-2 magazines the same story each day. Then, if they don't get back to you for 2 weeks you can say "sorry, I didn't hear back from you so I passed it on to another magazine". BUT, that's a great time to pitch another story to them. You have their attention.

@mithunkesavr

5 жыл бұрын

That is sensible. I will try that from now on. Thank you ! And thanks Brendon for taking the time to reply in between your hectic schedule. Appreciate it !

I hope this doesn't sound lazy or greedy but any chance you can share your excel list with us? It would really help.

why dont you come to NEPAL . Its heaven for trekking and landscape photography . :)

I want to start selling my photos. It's my hobby for years but I don't know where to start and I don't want to pay for websites etc...

Those people photobombing the vlog at 1:49...he he.

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Everyone's a photobomber! haha

@CalebWolf

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrendanvanSon True...true...I would even photobomb your video just for the memes.

@CalebWolf

5 жыл бұрын

(if you noticed, my profile picture has your hat in it.)

does it pay well enough to make a living if you are doing it constantly?

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

If you're very good, and you work very hard it can. But, it's not easy.

Since competition is murdering out there, is it editor's market? I'm moneywise

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's always been an editor's market. But, it's also a "people who pitch well" market.

how much time it takes to get accepted

@BrendanvanSon

5 жыл бұрын

Depends. Might be a day, might be a month, might be never. You need to be patient.