Reality can be difficult for a travel writer/photographer. The bills must be paid and today’s current market isn’t the easiest to navigate. Thankfully these 10 outlets, which build on PhotoJBartlett’s Where to Submit, Sell, and Market Travel Photography list, will not only publish travel photography and travel writing, but they’ll pay for it, too. As publishing budgets shrink, the demand for combined writing and photography work has never been higher. Whether focusing on travel writing or photography, it would likely benefit you to include both services in potential queries.

The Beginning – Markets to help new photographers/writers break in:

Contests – While contests offer nothing in terms of guaranteed income, they provide a great source of exposure and the possibility of prizes and cash. Make sure to read the entry requirements in detail and follow all instructions. You’d be surprised at how many people are disqualified for overlooking simple suggestions like file naming and image theme.

• Online Photo Contests Database
• How To Win a Photography Contest

Matador Network – The Matador Network features 11 content-specific blogs and it publishes more than 12 articles every day. While the pay isn’t too high, it is an excellent starting point in terms of exposure (721 890 Monthly Visitors) and flexibility (choose from assigned articles on the Bounty Board or pitch your own idea). Matador also provides a permanent link to your own site, which will increase expose your work.

• Matador Editors
• Submissions Email Addresses
• Submission Guidelines

The Building Process – Markets to help build a stronger portfolio:

Adventure Cyclist – Published 9-times each year, Adventure Cyclist welcomes writing and photography content to for its US-based touring, international touring, and profiles sections. Its submission guidelines also clearly state the need for stunning cover images.

• Editor: Mike Deme
• Submission email: mdeme@adventurecycling.org
• Submission Guidelines

Americas – A bi-monthly magazine published in Spanish and English for the Organization of American States. Americas accepts contributions that advance mutual understanding among the people of the western hemisphere. Articles in each issue cover a wide variety of topics including culture, history, literature, visual arts, performing arts, architecture, science, the environment, politics and economics, so would-be contributors have plenty to choose from. The editors encourage potential writers and photographers to query first.

• Editor: Amparo Trujillo
• Submission Email: Americasmagazine@oas.org
• Submission Guidelines

E- The Environmental Magazine – Focusing on the question “What can I do?” E magazine is a bi-monthly magazine for people concerned about the environment. Once again, the magazine welcomes submissions that combine both writing and photography. Travel writers/photographers are likely most interested in the magazine’s features or Going Green travel section.

• Editor: Brita Belli
• Submission Email: brita@emagazine.com
• Writing Guidelines, Photography Guidelines

Outpost Magazine – Canada’s only adventure travel magazine, Outpost avoids the cozy content covered by most travel magazines by featuring a more adventurous and realistic look at the world. The editors welcome submissions targeted at a specific magazine department and encourage potential submissions to include both writing and photography.

• Editor: Liza Finlay
• Submission Email: editor@outpostmagazine.com
• Submission Guidelines

Revista Nuestra Mirada – A new online magazine that publishes photojournalism work from Latin America, produced by local storytellers. Although only two editions old, the magazines strong relationship with the Knight Center for International Media and its quality imagery should help make the magazine an ongoing success. Query first.

• Editor: Pablo Corral Vega
• Submission Email: revista@nuestramirada.org
• Guidelines: Not Available.

Verge magazine – Verge focuses on travel with a purpose, which it defines as working, volunteering, or studying abroad. First time submissions should combine travel writing with photography and target the magazine’s numerous departments. Work your way into longer feature articles by building a relationship with the editors.

• Editor: Julia Steinecke
• Submission email: contributing@vergemagazine.ca
• Guidelines: Magazine Guidelines

The Dream – Markets to aspire to and how to get involved now:

National Geographic – The yellow rectangle is the pinnacle of culture and travel for most travel photographers. The competition is fierce, the imagery flawless, and the experience both valuable and priceless. Photographers normally approach the magazine with a solid portfolio that contains at least 5 years of photojournalism experience. Those interested in applying early should try National Geographic’s Your Shot category and see if their photo makes it into the Daily Dozen.

• Your Shot Editor: Susan Welchman
• Your Shot Submission Form
• Photography Guidelines

The New York Times – The iconic New York publisher is a world leader in photojournalism and is currently leading the charge to online content. Its new Lens blog features the best visual and multimedia reporting from around the globe. While assigned work may be a few years away, Lens runs the occasional event and welcomes submissions from all photographers.

• Submission Advice: Subscribe to Lens and watch for events/special promotions similar to it’s A Moment in Time, which ran on May 2, 2010.

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