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About this event
After the success of the first digital event in 2021, where the popular travel writing and photography sessions brought a wealth of knowledge and inspiration into your homes, National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s The Masterclasses returns from 24-26 January 2022 with a series of new online courses.
The three days of in-depth courses, led by the magazine’s senior editors and renowned contributors, provides stimulating workshops and lectures that illuminate the art of written and visual storytelling. For the curious travel writer and avid photographer, this is an opportunity to immerse yourself in inspiration and practical instruction from some of the industry’s leading experts.
Tickets are £10 per class or £50 for six, book yours now!
TRAVEL WRITING SESSIONS
Appealing to budding writers hoping to break into the industry, as well as those of intermediate level, three one-hour classes will cover everything from how to get published, self-editing and perfecting a range of different styles. Experts from the National Geographic Traveller (UK) team will lead each masterclass.
TOPICS:
How to write an award-winning travel feature
From beginning 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 class takes place from 18:00 – 19:00 (GMT) on Monday 24 January.
Meet your panel, from left to right:
Adrian Phillips, Pól Ó Conghaile, Emma Thomson and Monisha Rajesh.
On assignment
Turning a trip into a feature is an art. In this session, our panel will guide you through what to do when you’re out in the field and give you pointers on how to get the best information and speak to the right people to make your story work.
This class takes place from 18:00 – 19:00 (GMT) on Tuesday 25 January.
Meet your panel from left to right:
Glen Mutel, Sarah Barrell, Delle Chan and David Whitley
How to get published
You’ve got the perfect 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 class takes place from 18:00 – 19:00 (GMT) on Wednesday 26 January.
Meet your panel from left to right:
Farida Zeynalova, Jamie Lafferty, Hannah Summers and Jonathan Thompson
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
The three one-hour classes are aimed at beginner- and intermediate-level travel photographers, providing invaluable advice on all aspects of the craft, from pitching and publication to selecting the right kit. An established photographer will lead each masterclass.
TOPICS:
How to create an award-winning travel feature
Our expert photographers will reveal their tips, tricks and insider knowledge on how they got the shots for their best features, and how you can use those techniques in your own photography.
This class takes place from 19:15 – 20:15 (GMT) on Monday 24 January.
Meet your panel, from left to right:
Becky Redman, Lola Akinmade Åkerström and Ben Roberts
On assignment
Find out how to select the right kit, approach the best subjects and get those perfect shots when you’re on location — from street photography and portraits to landscapes and nature.
This class takes place from 19:15 – 20:15 (GMT) on Tuesday 25 January.
Meet your panel, from left to right:
Nori Jemil, Juan Arredondo, Greg Funnell and Karolina Wiercigroch
How to get published
You’ve got the story, you’ve captured the images — what next? Our panel will tell you how to get your work noticed by the right people.
This class takes place from 19:15 – 20:15 (GMT) on Wednesday 26 January.
Meet your panel, from left to right:
Olly Puglisi, Yulia Denisyuk, Bella Falk and Brian Siambi
Tickets are £10 per class or £50 for six, book yours now!
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