What if You Could Get Paid to Take Pictures on Vacation?

Ultimate Money-Making Photo Workshop
April 26-28, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ

“When the National Geographic Traveler issue arrived in my mailbox, I picked it up and casually started flipping through it before my wife and I headed out to dinner that night. When I got to page 14 I saw a full-page ad for Peru with a large picture of Machu Picchu and my heart skipped a beat—that was my picture!”

– Danny Warren.

Dear Photographer,

Danny isn’t a highly trained photographer. But that image he snapped on a trip to Peru has gone on to sell 650 more times … a simple click of the shutter that rewarded Danny with over $900 in pure profit.

Danny loves to spend time in the outdoors – hiking and climbing in the Oregon back country, trekking on adventures around the world. Photography is also a hobby of his, and he loves to tote his camera along – snapping photos of his wife and friends amid stunning surroundings.

Five years ago, while flipping through some of his favorite shots that had been “gathering dust” on his computer’s hard drive, he wondered if maybe they had some money-making potential. He submitted a handful of his favorites to an online photo agency – a place that sells your photos for you – and his images started banking cash. He was off and running.

“I was thrilled when I realized I could make some money doing what I loved,” says Danny.

Now Danny takes his camera with him on all his travels. He’s always on the lookout for interesting locations and shots – and looking forward to the earnings those shots will generate.

And he’s not the only one …

Six weeks on a Beautiful Caribbean Island … “working”

Efrain Padro was successful in making the switch too. He took his love of photography – which had been just a relaxing sideline interest – and figured out how to turn it in to cash. Now, instead of just taking vacation photos, he’s out there capturing images for profit.

After spending nearly 20 years practicing law, Efrain longed for new adventures. He was spending his days lugging an armload of case files into the courtroom, trying case after case.

Photography was just a hobby – he didn’t go to school to become a photographer – but he knew that it was also his true passion.

So he left the briefcase behind and picked up his camera.

Now he’s selling pictures to a wide variety of clients – his recent client list includes publications like Frommer’s Budget Travel, Canada’s Photo Life, Geographic Expeditions, and Places to Go-Puerto Rico. And they’ll pay him anywhere from $100 to $500 a pop for the use of just one of his images.

And, on top of the income his photos generate, he was able to bag an all-expenses-paid, six-week trip to a beautiful Caribbean island to photograph beaches, castles, and rainforests. He took pictures of all the interesting scenes and the little things that caught his eye – similar to the types of things that you probably photographed on your last vacation.

The only difference is that he was able to profit off those images.

Efrain’s success isn’t isolated …

You Can Do This!
Even if All You've Only Ever Taken
Are Snapshots of Family and Friends …

Patrick S. isn’t a professional photographer either – though he always took photos on vacation and, like most parents, lots of his kids. One day, out at a nearby park with the family, he had his camera in tow and started taking a few shots … shots he then sold to an airline in-flight magazine (that is, the magazine that sits in the seat back pockets on an airline).

He was hooked. Everyplace is a destination for somebody, after all … and these photos were designed to entice vacationers to come to his hometown. The best part? The first collection of shots he sold earned him $450. And then he did it again to the tune of $800. And then again for $1,300 …

Point is: Not one of these folks had formal training as photographers. They simply learned a few important tricks behind creating a good photograph and who to sell it to … and next thing you know, they’d turned a fun photo hobby into a viable income stream. One that can pay from anywhere in the world – whether you do it full-time, part-time or even just on vacation …

Discover How Fun and Easy It Can Be to
Turn Your Photos into Cash  …
from Anywhere in the World

Hi, my name is Lori Allen, the Director of AWAI’s Travel Division, and I’d like to show you how you can turn your spare time into money-making time – and have fun doing it. Even if all you’ve ever done is take vacation snapshots and pictures at family holiday time.

It doesn’t take any special equipment. Or years of experience. In fact, if you can snap a simple photograph, you can do it.

In fact, it's perfectly reasonable to think you could go out and snap photos a handful of hours a week — maybe just Saturday mornings, if that's what you wanted — and earn a few hundred or even a few thousand dollars a month for your efforts.

This spring, I’d like to show you how at our annual Ultimate Money-Making Photo Workshop, April 26-28, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Join us and you’ll --

• Find out how to sell simple travel photographs to magazines and newspapers. You decide where you want to go – to a hacienda in Ecuador, skiing in Colorado, shopping in Paris – and we’ll show you how to turn pictures from your trip into spare cash.
• Learn what it takes to create images that you can sell over and over without making even one “sales call.” Discover the single, easy, lucrative secret to selling your images online. You don't do ANY marketing. They sell themselves 24 hours a day, even while you sleep. And they can be photos of anything from your houseplant to the Eiffel Tower.
• Come away with the know-how to create photos you can sell the very next day. Try your hand at shooting real-world travel photography as you go “on assignment” through the streets of Phoenix. We’ll be out and about shooting Phoenix and its surrounds – showing you exactly what the pros look for when capturing a new location.
• Get real-time feedback on your photos in our group review sessions. You’ll learn from our team of professional photographers and photo editors exactly what makes a photograph a good one – and how you can turn your photo into a great one. You’ll find out why those glossy magazine photos always look so stunning, and how you can tweak yours to have the same effect.
• Find out how to gain "instant global reach" with your photos – with the simple push of a button. With this trick, you put your photos online once and sell them in half a dozen different marketplaces – automatically. You instantly expand your buyer base and gain the potential to pocket double, triple, even four or five times as much on any given photo  … with essentially no extra work.
• Get the fast, simple formula for attracting more buyers, almost magnetically. It’s all in how you describe your images. We'll hand you the "keywording tool" that works like magic. It’s fast. It’s easy. And it’s automatic.
• Find out how your hometown, your pets, your kids, your vacations can all be photo goldmines. And discover how (even in your spare time) you can take $200 – $700 photographs right in your own back yard  …
• And more …

How Would You Like to
Get Paid to Do What You Love?

Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for photography into a lifestyle? Have you longed for the ability to set your own hours … travel when you please … wake up every morning loving what you do?

You are not alone. Take Lucy Brown, for instance. She’d been taking photos for pleasure – as a hobby – while traveling and living overseas for years. She dreamed of being a travel photographer and writer, but she always thought it was too competitive and way beyond her experience and capabilities. After all, she was an English teacher by training – and had been doing that for over five years.

But then she attended this same workshop that’s coming up in Phoenix. And, as she put it …

“Other than offering me invaluable advice and tips, it opened my eyes to the fact that with motivation and perseverance the inexperienced could also break into the industry. Now I’ve had a number of articles and photos published in International Living’s magazine and on their website – and gotten paid for them, too.

“As well as the obvious financial benefits, it’s extremely rewarding to see my photos and writing in print.

“I’ve also become much more observant. Now I walk around looking at the world with the eyes of a photographer and writer (whether I’m at home or traveling), picking up leaflets and rarely leaving home without my camera. I feel like I have a purpose wherever I go, always looking for a story to tell with photos and words and delving much deeper into the local culture than I would have before.

“Although I’m only just breaking into the industry, I’ve never been happier, working on my own schedule and earning doing what I love. My income doesn’t support me yet, but it certainly helps toward paying for some of my trips and it makes living in Guatemala (or anywhere!) and traveling a much more enjoyable and fulfilling experience.” – Lucy B.

And Lucy’s not the only one to get her start this way. In fact, over the years we’ve shared the secrets to success with thousands of readers just like you. Ginger S. is a good example …

She had been working for years in the green-energy industry, spending her days in an exciting but high-stress environment. Then one day that environment went away entirely – her employer folded up shop and just like that – she was out of work.

Being a grandmother, she didn’t have any interest in moving to a new city and leaving her family behind. But she did have an interest in photography. She also had a camera gathering dust on a shelf.

And that’s when she turned to us. We helped show Ginger how easy and fulfilling it really can be to start earning money by taking pictures. She started out snapping shots of things as diverse as the dog park or the way her tea glistened in the morning light at her favorite breakfast spot. Today, Ginger is working full-time on a contract to provide a 2,000-image portfolio to an international stock agency. And she couldn’t be happier.

We Know this Program Works.
Our Past Workshop Attendees Have
Enjoyed Incredible Successes  … Fast

Join us in Phoenix this spring, and you’ll learn everything you need to get started. But don’t just take my word for it. Folks who have attended live events with us in the past are enjoying tremendous success  …

• Sue W. attended our workshop in Paris and sold more than $1,500 worth of photos within the first three months after her trip.
• Didem Lenz attended our workshop in Austin, where she took a picture of one of the models pretending to have a headache. Health and wellness photos are a hot niche these days – and that single photo has now sold over 60 times.
• Antionette Bonamy joined us at our Nashville workshop and wrote to say that her first photo sale after the workshop was a black and white photo of a family child. “I have been inspired to do some work in black and white and I suspect that I may be on to something,” she told us. She built on that success and went on to capture first place in the Bahamas Humane Society's photography contest.
• Cheryl Bigman now owns her own photo studio where she taking wedding pictures, graduation pictures, family portraits, you name it. Her first few successes were with stock photography. But then she realized she loves working with people. Now she owns and runs her own studio.

• Shannon Twiss is another example. After attending our workshop in Paris, she sent me this note  …

  "Just thought I would pass on a little good news to you. I went to Appalachia on a photo trip in September  … I sold a picture [from that trip] not just once, but twice!!! (for $250 a pop!) I also have sold my Paris bike picture twice since coming home and have more interest in some of my other photos. Hopefully this is just the beginning!!! Thanks for everything … I will see you again at another workshop soon."

  Five hundred dollars from a single trip. Now that's a great way to defray your travel costs. And it's easily something you can do, too …

• Mary Ann Hamilton attended our Paris photography workshop too, and when she returned home, she promptly got three photos shown at the Annual Holiday Members show at the Arts Center of St. Petersburg.
• Brenda McGill, one of our workshop graduates from Washington, DC, put what she learned there into action. And soon after, she'd earned her first published photo credit and by-line at SensibleLife.com.

Success stories like these continue to roll in – from around the country and around the world. We’d like to add your story too.

The Experts You’ll Hear From
Are Generous, Fun and Accessible

This spring in Phoenix, you’ll hear from experts who are all approachable, generous with their expertise, and firm believers in the idea that anybody – armed with the right secrets and a commitment to use them – can turn their photos into cash. You’ll hear from –

Rich Wagner, who has images hanging in public corporations and private foundations from the Americas to the Far East. But he makes the most money selling photos of his own hometown in Connecticut. Years of experience have made him a master at teaching just about anyone with any kind of camera how to take better pictures and sell them.

Shelly Perry, from Portland, Oregon, specializes in stock photography. Her images have been seen all over the globe on music CD covers, books, magazines, catalogues, websites, ad campaigns, and even on TV. Just recently, Shelly received an award from Getty Images for her editorial photography work in Istanbul.

Efraín M. Padró is a full-time professional photographer specializing in nature and travel subjects. His work has appeared in Outdoor Photographer, Frommer’s Budget Travel, Geographic Expeditions catalogs and other publications. And he is the author of The Photographer’s Guide to New Mexico.

Danny Warren, from Portland, Oregon, is a stock photographer specializing in outdoor recreation and travel photography. He grew up tromping through the forest and scrambling over mountains in the Pacific Northwest, and he turned that interest into a professional venture. His stock photos from around the globe now appear regularly in magazines, catalogs and web-based advertising.

And many more …

This program includes step-by-step action plans from photographers who discovered ways to turn their unique interests into photography dollars.

You’ll hear from one entrepreneur who has tapped into the fast-growing field of top-quality portraits for seniors … another who built a business around tasteful boudoir photography …

…a third who teams with his wife – she does the writing, he shoots the photos – to cash in with magazine spreads. He’ll show you how they get their travels – from Omaha to Honduras – paid for … and how you can, too …

There is no substitute for the hands on experience you’ll gain from our team of professional photographers. And you’ll have fun, too.

In Just Three Days, We’ll Knock Years
Off Your Learning Curve and You Can Get Started
Selling Photos (and Seeing Results)
the Very Day You Return Home

This workshop brings you a unique and exclusive opportunity to get the skills you need in a stress-free atmosphere. Our team of experts will show you how to quickly and easily transform your interest in taking simple pictures at home and when you travel into a money-making marvel.

Of course we’ll cover what it takes to create fast-selling travel and stock photographs. But that’s just the beginning. The real learning comes when you grab your camera and start shooting– with our team of experts there to guide every step of the way.

And once the workshop is underway, you’ll be able to choose from two different tracks. These two options will allow you to test drive either the freelance travel photographer’s life or the freelance stock photographer’s life.

For travel photographers, we’ll show you the simple but successful secrets to getting great shots while on location. We’ll head out on the streets in Phoenix “on assignment” where we’ll show you exactly how to capture the city – what to look for, and how to shoot it.

For stock photographers, we’re bringing in live models for you to experience real hands-on learning in a studio environment. These skills will help with all types of photography – capturing cultural nuances on the street in a new place, shooting high fashion, producing catalog-worthy product images, or even taking such “vacation” classics as flowers in a public garden or a famous architectural icon.

You see, we’ve learned over the years that sitting behind a desk and learning how to do something is completely different than getting up and actually doing it. That’s why you’ll spend at least half a day practicing what you learn.

And you’ll get feedback on your work before you leave so there’s no guess work. You’ll know what it takes and you’ll have proof that you can do it. That's what this whole thing is about, really.

You come with an interest in photography – no experience necessary, just a digital camera – and in three days, we'll show you exactly what you need to know to turn photos of your next vacation  … your own hometown  … and even your pets  … into fast, fun, easy cash.

In your spare time. No experience necessary.

Explore Phoenix  …
Camera in Hand

We’re hosting this program in photo-worthy Phoenix – an easy place to get to and a fun place to wander around, camera in hand. Our nation’s fifth-largest city, Phoenix is known for its sun … for its golf … and for its world-class museums – from art to science, you can’t go wrong.

You’ll see Saguaro cactus … and the sun red on the mountains that hem the city … in Phoenix, urban life intersects with natural drama … and you can capture it all in your camera.

We’re hosting this program at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown (we’ve arranged a special discounted rate for you), right in the heart of downtown. The hotel recently underwent a $20 million transformation – and it shows. The rooms are chic and contemporary. You can stay in and enjoy the rooftop pool, the sauna, the two restaurants.

But know that there are over 130 restaurants within a half- mile radius of the hotel. And the light rail is just outside the doors, which means it’s easy to explore Phoenix, too. You’ll have fun during our workshop hours and – I think it’s safe to say – when you’re out and about on your own, too.

The Smartest, Most Efficient Path to a
Whole New Money-Making Adventure

If you’re interested in finding a way to fund your travels with your photos … a way to earn an income from anywhere on the planet (or right there at home!) … then don’t wait until 2013 to do it. Act now. This is our only Ultimate Money-Making Photo Workshop of the year. And it’s the fastest, most efficient, and cost-effective way there is for you to gain all the knowledge you need to start making money from your photographs.

If you are ready to turn that dream into a reality, then I encourage you to join us in Phoenix this April.

The admission to the Ultimate Money-Making Photo Workshop includes three days of intensive (but downright enjoyable, too!) class sessions geared to produce saleable photographs  … access to the studio shoots  … signed model releases from all our models  … you bring your camera and practice, we provide the guidance and help from our friendly staff of professional photographers.

We’ll treat you to three cocktail parties and a lunch on us, as well. And throughout the program, you’ll discover …

• The difference between a snapshot and a saleable photograph … the one simple key that separates you from a pro

• It Is Practical …

  “It is PRACTICAL!! And the content aimed at helping you make money at something you LOVE to do is great – whether fine art, stock, or magazine publications. There’s something for everyone.”

  – Nitza Rosario

  Stock photography secrets … how to break in and sell pictures of everyday items from your backyard to your kitchen sink for spare cash
• The money-making secrets behind magazine and editorial photography … how to get paid for simple travel photographs
• How to get paid to create coffee-table books about your hometown and surrounding area
• Simple home set up … how to set up areas in your home for great pictures and spare-time income
• Freelance photography jobs – what it takes to break into and sell health, fashion and extreme weather photography
• Quick and easy money … how to pocket spare cash photographing real estate
• Newborn photography … how stay-at-home moms (and grandmoms) can set up a photography business and make money from home
• How to take advantage of local photo opportunities and fund your trips before leaving home
• How to successfully shoot and sell portraits for a second income
• Show me the money … how photographer Jim Edds earned $14,000 for one two-minute video clip
• Pet photography for fun and profit
• An introduction to travel writing: the best way to quickly increase your travel photo sales …
• Plus, how to turn a 3-day family vacation into $2700
• And lots, lots more …

Save BIG When You Register before
 Friday, March 2nd at Midnight!

We could reasonably charge two to three thousand dollars for an event of this caliber, not to mention the accessibility to the professional photographers on staff. And it would be worth every penny.

Just one publishable photograph might earn you that much, or more.

But until March 2nd, you can benefit by signing up during our Early Bird discount period.

Register today and you’ll save $300 off your seat. (And if you belong to one of our membership programs, you may even qualify for further discounts… more details below.)

You’ll also receive a copy of our new guide: How to Earn Back Your Workshop Fee in 90 Days or Less.

Plus, when you lock in your spot now, you can also enjoy an easy payment plan. Here’s how it works:

1. Reserve a seat at the workshop for just $465 when you put your name on our attendee list by March 2 at midnight.
2. When you do, you automatically lock in the discounted workshop price of only $1,397 – a full $300 SAVINGS for you!
3. For the next two months, we’ll bill your credit card two payments of $466. So you split your fee into three easy payments and spread them out comfortably between now and March.

A total investment of $1,397 is all you need to register for this event, and turn three days next Spring into three days that change the way you make money, travel and take pictures. A $1,397 investment you can earn back many times over with the sale of a few photos.

 (Other discounts may apply. See the Registration Page below for details.)

And there’s no risk for you.

A 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Because I’m so confident you’ll love everything that you hear in Phoenix, I’m offering a 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE..

If, for ANY reason, you decide the 2012 Ultimate Money-Making Photography Workshop isn’t for you or you aren’t satisfied with what you’re getting at the event, simply let us know by the end of the cocktail party on the first night and we’ll happily refund your money  … every penny. You can spend the rest of the weekend hanging out in downtown Phoenix at your leisure.

No questions asked. And no risk for you.

It’s our way of letting you know just how much we care about your satisfaction and how proud we are of our events. (No shows and cancellations before the event are subject to extra fees. See the registration page for details.)

You can REGISTER NOW at a discount here.

Whether you are just picking up a camera for the first time, or you are an accomplished photographer seeking ways to make more money from your photos, these three days in Phoenix can change your life. Many attendees come back again and again.

As one pleased first-time attendee put it …

“I Got More Than My Money’s Worth”

“Every presenter was amazing! I feel I got way more than my money’s worth from this workshop. You packed into three days everything I ever wanted to know about the business side of photography and I learned so many wonderful new technical skills! I’ve had a wonderful time and loved every minute.

“Can’t thank you enough everyone at AWAI! I thought it would be a great conference and it turned out to be even better – fabulous – and beyond what I was expecting.

“I’d recommend this workshop to others in a heartbeat! You offer so much, it’s all very well organized, and the depth and detail are impressive! I’ve been a published newspaper writer and photographer and public relations/media relations specialist for the last 27 years. You had so much to teach me about this whole other field and I’m terrifically glad I came.

“I loved your whole format. My first in-person experience with your organization. Each person was super helpful and responsive.”

– Roni Java

This is an excellent opportunity to jump into the photographer’s lifestyle  …

Whether you're interested in adding photos to your travel articles  … or you're looking for a way to turn a "hobby" into an income-producing pastime  … or you're interested in, quite simply, learning and perfecting a skill that can provide you endless enjoyment, prestige, and fun  …

 … then I encourage you to join me and my colleagues April 26 - 28, 2012 in Phoenix.

There’s no better time than right now to create an income stream through photography  …

Space is limited, however, so I encourage you to sign on now.

This is our most popular photography event of the year — and we expect this event to fill up very quickly.

So please, register now while you can take advantage of the discount.

Sincerely,

Lori Allen
Director, AWAI's Travel Division

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P.S. You’ll also hear from Jennifer Stevens, Executive Editor of International Living magazine, when you’re in Phoenix. International Living is always in the market for photos and stories from folks living and traveling outside the United States.

She’ll talk about the best ways to break in and get paid for your travels … what her publication is looking for, specifically … and more.

Talk about a foot in the door! And it’s yours as part of this program in Phoenix in April. There’s no better way to jump-start a life where you get paid for your vacation photos. We’ll show you exactly how it’s done.

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P.P.S. I can tell you this program is worth every penny – and more – but don’t take my word for it. Here’s what a few more of our past attendees have to say …

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Detailed Schedule
Ultimate Money-Making Photography Workshop,
April 26 - 28, 2012 in Phoenix

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THURSDAY, APRIL 26 (CLASS SESSIONS ALL DAY, 8AM-6PM)

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 (CLASS SESSIONS ALL DAY, 8AM-6PM)

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 (CLASS SESSIONS ALL DAY, 8AM-6PM)

* Schedule and speakers are subject to change.

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Pricing and What's Included
Ultimate Money-Making Photography Workshop
April 26-28, 2012 in Phoenix

PRICE: $1,397 (if you order today)
$1,697 after

THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

• Three full days of intensive class sessions
• Marketing advice from professional photographers Rich Wagner, Shelly Perry and other professional photographers
• Special sessions designed exclusively for beginners
• Special cocktail parties where you’ll have a chance to meet and mingle with the experts and your fellow photographers
• Assistance throughout the program from our staff
• Access to the studio shoots
• Signed model releases from all our models
• Bagels/muffins and coffee daily at the start of every day
• And a free copy of our How to Earn Back Your Workshop Fee in 90 Days or Less

* This price includes the workshop only. The cost of your transportation to and from Phoenix, your in-town transportation, meals not listed above, and your overnight accommodations, is extra.

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT: We strongly suggest you protect your investment by purchasing trip-cancellation insurance, and we would be happy to recommend a policy to you. I’ve written articles about travel insurance before – how to know when you need it and whether or not it’s a good deal – so I can send you those when you register

CANCELLATION POLICY: All our workshops and expeditions are non-refundable before the event. If, however, you are unable to attend – and you give us at least 30 days notice – we will be happy to apply your payment toward a future workshop, minus a $200 processing fee for overseas expeditions or a $50 processing fee for state-side workshops like those in Phoenix or San Francisco. Cancellations with less than 30 days notice may be subject to extra fees.

NEW: IRON-CLAD GUARANTEE: If you attend the Phoenix event and decide that the photographer’s life isn’t for you (for ANY reason) and you let us know by the end of the cocktail party on the first night, we will be happy to refund your COMPLETE PAYMENT and you can spend the rest of your weekend in and around Phoenix.

Travel Details

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM PHOENIX: To check flight prices to and from Phoenix and an airport near you, we recommend Kayak.com. The airport code for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX and is four miles from the hotel. Another option is the Scottsdale Airport – code SCF – which is 20 miles from the hotel.

GROUND TRANSFERS: Transportation to the Renaissance is available from the Phoenix airport (shuttles are $20 one way, and a taxi is $18) and from the Scottsdale Airport (shuttles are $40 one way).

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