How to become an adventure photographer

Developing your niche is just the start [View this email in your browser]( Hey all, This week we were treated to some stunning outdoor images that just won [some big awards](. Inspired, we interviewed Chris Burkhard for his tips on how to make it [as an adventure photographer](. Hint: It takes hard work and a lot of practice. One place you can practice snapping outdoor images is on untrammeled mountain hikes. But if you are planning on summiting a mountain without a trail, you’d better know [how to do it correctly](. Learning how to tackle the outdoors safely is a skill you can learn from a young age — but too many kids in this country don’t have that option. We look at summer camps that are working to change that, creating [opportunities for BIPOC youth]( to start a lifelong relationship with nature. One aim of these camps is environmental stewardship, a goal that is dear to our hearts. In fact, this week we look at what you can do to [protect coral reefs]( and we celebrate Denmark’s legally binding commitment to [drastically cut its emissions](. Stay well. Noelle Alejandra Salmi, outdoor editor OUTDOOR [Photographer Chris Burkard on how to become an adventure photographer]( It can be tough to know when it’s time to turn a passionate hobby into something more. Getting published is a great feeling, but the rejections that tend to come alongside successful placements can be discouraging. This is why it’s so helpful to have a specific niche, Burkard explains. Start by observing what those a few steps ahead of you are doing — where they’re publishing, how they’re selling — and try to replicate it. [ADVENTURE PHOTOS DECIPHERED]( LATEST ARTICLES --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [The photos from Agora’s Aerial 2020 contest are jaw-dropping]( --------------------------------------------------------------- OUTDOOR [Summer camps for BIPOC children are diversifying the outdoor experience]( --------------------------------------------------------------- HIKING [How to summit a mountain that doesn’t have a trail]( --------------------------------------------------------------- SUSTAINABILITY [The world’s coral reefs are under threat, and here’s how you can help]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [Denmark legally commits to reducing carbon emissions 70 percent by 2030]( MATADOR GUIDE TRIP PLANNING [The ultimate guide to Milwaukee day trips]( With a prime location within a few hours driving from stunning natural areas and the best cities in the Midwest, Milwaukee is an ideal base for many day trips around the region. You can explore the coolest college town in the Midwest, hike along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, traverse a stunning slot canyon, see one of the country’s winningest football teams, or even try cherry wine at a Wisconsin vineyard. And if you really feel like getting out of town, you’re just 90 minutes from Chicago. But we’d recommend spending your time really getting to know Wisconsin — few out-of-state visitors ever do. Here are some of our favorite day excursions from Milwaukee. [DAY TRIP FROM MILWAUKEE]( BLACK TRAVEL [Phil sprinkles some positivity all over Prague]( Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream, and so does Phil. His dream is to spread positivity around the world and defy stereotypes of black travelers. From the Czech Inn Hostel to the Ice Pub to the Charles Bridge, Phil brings out some big smiles from Czech locals, including one Hugues the Second William Brenton de Pingon Count of Savoy. He also discusses the difficulties facing black travelers. [WATCH THE FILM]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( Copyright © 2020 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us!