The Masterclasses by National Geographic Traveller (UK)

The Masterclasses by National Geographic Traveller (UK)

The National Geographic Traveller (UK) team is bringing its popular travel writing and photography sessions into your home once again from 26-28 September 2023

The Masterclasses by National Geographic Traveller (UK) are back with new expert-led online sessions that illuminate the art of written and visual storytelling. Featuring presentations and practical instruction from senior editors and industry-leading creatives, this three-day series offers amateurs and professionals alike the opportunity to refine their craft and take their work to the next level.  

The six, hour-long evening sessions will run 26-28 September 2023 and are moderated by experts and contributors to National Geographic Traveller (UK). Previous attendees to The Masterclasses have given rave reviews, saying: “A great series of events, with lovely panellists. It’s great to meet more people with similar interests”; “the tips and tricks of the trade shared by the field experts were excellent”; and “this gave me so many new ways to approach getting started in creating a successful career”. 

Tickets are on sale now and cost £20 per session or £90 for all six when booked together, including all booking fees, while student tickets are £10 a session or £45 for the entire course.

Included in the ticket price is a recording of the event, sent directly to attendees’ inboxes and available for up to one year after the event.   

TRAVEL WRITING SESSIONS

The three one-hour classes will cover taking your travel writing to the next level, including how to pitch to publications, how to use new technologies and trends and how to structure your final piece. Expert National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributors will lead each masterclass.

Classes take place from 18.00-19.00. 

Pitching & getting published 

You’ve got the perfect story idea, but how to get it in print or online? The panel will discuss their top strategies for getting editors to notice your pitch and how to write that pitch in the first place.

This session takes place from 18.00 to 19.00 on Tuesday 26 September

How to be a savvy travel writer in 2023 

Our panellists discuss different paths to success in today’s fast-paced and changing mediascape, from capitalising on trends and establishing an area of expertise to the best ways to utilise social media and artificial intelligence.

This session takes place from 18.00 to 19.00 on Wednesday 27 September

How to structure your storytelling 

From beginnings and endings to quotes and structure, our panel will discuss how they put together their best features and how you can apply their tried-and-tested techniques to your own writing.

This session takes place from 18.00 to 19.00 on Thursday 28 September

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS

Aimed at beginner- and intermediate-level travel photographers, the three one-hour classes will feature National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributors providing expert advice and guidance on the topics of wildlife travel photography, picking the right tools for the job and the routes to publication.

Classes take place 19.15-20.15. 

The art of wildlife photography in travel 

Animals can be some of the most challenging — and rewarding — subjects. Discover the art of capturing creatures in their natural habitats from our panel of wildlife travel photographers.

This session takes place from 19.15 to 20.15 on Tuesday 26 September

Picking the perfect kit for your assignment 

Hear from the professionals and find out how to select the right kit for the right job, whether you’re into street photography and portraits or landscapes and nature.

This session takes place from 19.15 to 20.15 on Wednesday 27 September

How to go professional 

You’ve got the story, you’ve captured the images — but how do you get published? Our panel will tell you how to get your work noticed by the right people and what it takes to make a career in travel photography.

This session takes place from 19.15 to 20.15 on Thursday 28 September