Stop taking pictures. Start telling stories
Master in
Travel Photography
100%
Online
02/27 – 2/28
1,500 hours
Live sessions
Global networking
STJ certificate
Our study plan
Global
Personalize your learning experience by interacting with the teaching team and other participants
Live classes every week
Interact with students from all over the world
Personalized assessment from your instructor
Live MasterClass for every subject
Live creative discussions
Lifetime access to the content
Real hands-on experience at Viajar y Crear magazine
Access to the job board
STJ qualification
In this Travel Photography training you will…
Visual Critique and Analysis:
Assessing travel images with a focus on visual reading, compositional analysis and the development of photographic language.
History and Visual Culture of Travel:
A look at the evolution of travel photography and its role in shaping cultural imaginaries and representations of identity.
Ethics and Sustainability in Travel Photography
Reflecting on the ethical and environmental impact of photographic practice on communities, territories and natural environments.
Research and Photo Reportage Techniques
Tools for researching, planning and producing visual reportage with narrative and documentary rigor.
Multimedia and Visual Storytelling:
Using digital platforms, editing and multimedia resources to build powerful, contemporary travel narratives.
Entrepreneurship in Travel Photography:
Strategies for creating, managing and monetizing photography projects across media, platforms and publishing environments.
Who you will learn from
Faculty
Photographer specialized in nature and travel
Photography, technology and above all, travel
Scientist, writer and photographer | Documents cultures around the world
Photographer specialized in gastronomy
Specialized in night landscape photography
PhD in Journalism and specialist in travel literature
Photographer and videographer specialized in documentary work
Photo-storyteller of the year
Travel photographer and photojournalist
Journalist by trade and landscape photographer for 15 years
Specialized in AI for image and digital marketing
Degree in Tourism, with experience in training and communication
Explore All the Content of Our Master in Travel Photography
Module 1 Introduction to travel photography
– Basic concepts, trip preparation, choosing equipment and
prior research
– Composition techniques and visual language: framing, lines, color,
visual rhythm and aesthetic narrative.
– Activity
– MasterClass
Module 2 Photo Travels: from the field to the image
– Types of travel photography projects
– Essential planning for the success of the project
– Working in the field
– How do you publish your story?
– Activity
– MasterClass
Module 3 Food Photography
– Introduction to photography and composition
– Studio photography vs. food venues
– Lifestyle photography and food photography
– Activity
– MasterClass
Module 4 Documentary and social photography
– Professional ethics
– Narrative and photographic reading
– Anatomy of the portrait in documentary photography and reportage
– Activity
– MasterClass
Module 5 Entrepreneurship in Travel Photography
– Current landscape
– Artificial intelligence and its relationship with publishing media
– How do we create a professional profile?
– Financial viability for a travel photographer
– Activity
– MasterClass
Module 6 Landscape photography
– Light, weather and atmospheric conditions
– Applied practical composition
– Creative landscape photography
– Activity
– MasterClass
Module 7 Night and long-exposure photography
– Equipment and planning
– Camera settings and night photography techniques
– Cataloging, selection and workflow
– Activity: Creating a content calendar
– MasterClass
Module 8 AI applied to photography
– Artificial intelligence as a travel assistant
– AI in post-production and editing
– AI for storytelling, distribution and professionalization
– Activity
– MasterClass
Module 9 Methodological Tools for Research
– Introduction to scientific research
– The research problem and objectives
– Theoretical and reference framework
– Methodological decisions: approach and focus
– Data analysis and conclusions
– Methodological tools applied to the final project
– Workshop
– MasterClass
Module 10 Cultural event photography
– How do you photograph a cultural event?
– Light, timing and composition
– Editing and traditions
Module 11 Visual communication and digital platforms
– A picture and a thousand words: when you need text too. Everything
essential about how a travel photographer communicates
– Video storytelling
– Where do you publish? Websites and social media as your portfolio
Module 12 Ethnographic photography and visual narrative
– The portrait as a cultural descriptor
– Aesthetics as worldview: decoding body modifications,
hairstyles, clothing and adornments
– Methodology for approaching minority communities
Find Out If This Master in Travel Photography Is Right for You
The Master in Travel Photography is for you, whether you want to work as a freelance photographer or your goal is to join the team of an agency, media outlet or company connected to the world of travel.
📸 You’ve Just Graduated
New to photography, travel or visual communication, you’re looking to take your first professional steps by combining your passion for exploring the world with visual creation.
🌍 You’re a Creative Entrepreneur
You have your own vision and want to launch an independent project: a visual blog, a multimedia channel, an exhibition or an editorial proposal linked to travel photography.
👨🍳 From Traveler to Visual Storyteller
You’re a guide, an amateur photographer or a tourism professional looking to take a qualitative leap in your images and learn to tell stories with the camera as your main tool.
📷 Passionate With Your Own Perspective
You love traveling and capturing the world through your lens. You want to deepen your skills in technique, ethics, storytelling and sustainability to turn your passion into a professional practice.
Our instructors have worked at:
Personalized Support: We Answer All Your Questions
One-on-One Support, Monday to Sunday
Our team is committed to answering all your questions within an average of 48 business hours.
One-on-one mentor
You’ll always have the support of a personal tutor who will closely follow your progress.
We make sure to provide you with an efficient, timely service, so you can get the answers you need as quickly as possible.
Career opportunities
Travel Photographer for Media and Publishers: Collaborate with magazines, newspapers, blogs and outlets specialized in tourism, culture and travel. Document destinations, experiences and realities through striking images and solid visual storytelling.
Visual Reporter Specialized in Travel: Produce photo reportage on cultures, territories and social change in tourist or remote settings, for print and digital media.
Visual Content Creator for Digital Platforms
Produce and manage photographic content for social media, travel blogs and brand campaigns, using the storytelling and visual editing techniques learned during the master’s.
Entrepreneur in Photography and Visual Projects: Launch your own project: a visual blog, a photo book, a digital gallery or a content startup linked to the world of travel. Learn to manage and position your personal brand or specialized outlet.
Image and Communications Consultant for Destinations: Advise tourism brands, NGOs or destinations on how to represent their identity visually in an ethical, inclusive and sustainable way.
Producer of Multimedia Travel Projects: Create photo series, audiovisual or hybrid (photo + text) projects for exhibitions, digital platforms or documentary outlets, weaving your personal perspective together with global themes.
Final Master’s Trip (VFM)
Yes, you read that right, VFM!
Choose a destination for your final master’s trip
Book your transportation
Prepare and set yourself up for success in your work
Pack your bag with everything you need and bring
Job Board
We connect trained photographers with employers.
Get access to our exclusive job board, opening doors to opportunities at media outlets, agencies, magazines, blogs and more.
Personalized guidance for your job search, including tips to improve your resume and interview techniques.
A key resource for connecting with employers and advancing in the dynamic world of travel photography.
For more information about our Master in Travel Photography and our Job Board, contact us.
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Frequently asked questions
Don’t leave any question unanswered. Here are all the answers you need!
How long is the STJ’s Master in Travel Photography?
10 months in the Global format.
Is an internship mandatory?
No, an internship isn’t mandatory, but it is recommended.
Can I balance the Master in Travel Photography with my job?
Yes, the master’s is designed for each student to adapt it, allowing you to balance it with your work, schedule and other activities.
