Meet Nat Geo photographer Ami Vitale, who has traveled to more than 100 countries, lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria, was named by Instyle Magazine as on of fifty Badass Women alongside Jane Goodall, Christiane Amanpour and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She has been named Magazine photographer of the year in the International Photographer of the Year prize, received the Daniel Pearl Award for Outstanding Reporting and named Magazine Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographer's Association, among others. She is a five-time recipient of World Press Photos and recently published a best-selling book, Panda Love, on the secret lives of pandas. Her photographs have been commissioned by nearly every international publication and exhibited around the world in museums and galleries. Currently based in Montana, Ami Vitale is a contract photographer with National Geographic magazine. You’ll discover: what is it about an image that stops you in your tracks, lessons learned from being a photo editor, 5 things to think about when telling a visual story, how to pitch your story to a magazine editor, why you should not shoot for free, tips on pricing images, the importance of giving back and much more!
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PHOTO 374: The final episode
PHOTO 373: How Luci Valentine learned off-camera flash in one week
PHOTO 372: Stepping out of your photography comfort zone and thriving with guest Kerri Setch
PHOTO 371: Five reasons your images look old fashioned or dated and how to fix them
PHOTO 370: Finding your niche with portrait photographer Brian Becnel
PHOTO 369: Pet photography with guest Jannene Meyer
PHOTO 368: It’s never too late to be what you might have been, with guest Karla Livney
PHOTO 367: Beyond the cliche: How to shoot family portraits that stand out from the pack
PHOTO 366: What is the best lens for portraits? Wide or long?
PHOTO 365: We are back! How to start a photography side hustle
PHOTO 364: The best advice from the masters of photography part two
PHOTO 363: The best advice from the masters of photography part one
PHOTO 362: A complete guide to landscape photography for beginners and intermediates with guest, Brenda Petrella
PHOTO 361: It’s never too late to start a photography business with guest Rebecca Martin
PHOTO 360: Fine art lifestyle, virtual and family photography with guest Anna Hornby
PHOTO 359: How to improve your photography anywhere in just 10 minutes a day with guest Danni Banchi
PHOTO 358: 5 pro tips for beginners and enthusiasts to take their photography to the next level
PHOTO 357: How to build a photography side hustle when you work full time.
PHOTO 356: Finding joy and fulfilment in photography with guest Pauline Klemm
PHOTO 355: The best ways to improve your photography skills
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