Travel Journalism
Master inTRAVELPHOTOGRAPHY
Stop taking pictures. Start telling stories.
First 5 places: €1,000 instead of €4,000
5 of 5 places left at this price · Offer ends October 31
Pay in up to 12 monthly installments
The program
Train with the best professionals in the industry.
Program description
The Master in Travel Photography is a 100% online professional program (Zoom + virtual campus) designed for photographers, journalists and visual creators who want to turn images into projects with their own identity, combining technical depth, storytelling, cultural insight and professional vision.
Pedagogical approach
You learn how to observe, work in the field and tell visual stories with coherence, ethics and editorial judgment. The destination is secondary: what matters most is the process, the intention and the visual narrative.
Taught by working photographers
Live classes in English with photographers, photojournalists and editors who publish for magazines, brands and destinations around the world.
Learn how the camera can be a tool for exploration, understanding and transformation.
- Live classes in English
- From anywhere in the world
- Rewatch every class
- Lifetime access to the content
Expected student outcomes
When you finish the program, you will be able to:
- Design and execute a travel photography project using a field-based method
- Build a coherent visual narrative through selection and sequencing
- Apply technical and editing criteria consciously
- Keep an ethical and cultural framework in how you represent people and places
- Present your work in publishable formats, with a distribution strategy
Format and dynamics
- 12 subjects, each with 5 theory-and-practice classes and 1 group tutorial (75 minutes per session)
- 1 assignment per subject with personal feedback from your instructor
- Virtual campus with downloadable materials, recordings, forums and resources
- Hands-on experience at Viajar & Crear, STJ's own travel magazine
- Access to the STJ job board
Weekly sessions on Zoom, recorded so you never miss one.
A discussion forum for each subject.
Live sessions with guest professionals in every subject.
One-on-one guidance on your final master's project.
Curriculum
12 subjects and a final project
From technical and narrative foundations to landscape, food, events, documentary and visual ethnography, digital communication, entrepreneurship and editing. Every subject ends with a live masterclass and a practical assignment.
Introduction to Travel Photography
- Basic concepts, trip preparation, equipment and prior research
- Composition and visual language: framing, lines, color, rhythm and narrative
Photographic Journeys: From the Field to the Image
- Types of travel photography projects
- Planning for project success
- Working in the field
- How to publish your photo essay
Food Photography
- Photography and composition basics
- Studio vs. food and beverage venues
- Lifestyle and food photography
Documentary and Social Photography
- Professional ethics
- Visual storytelling and photo reading
- The portrait in documentary photography and photojournalism
Entrepreneurship in Travel Photography
- The current landscape
- AI and editorial media
- Building a professional profile
- Financial viability for a travel photographer
Landscape Photography
- Light, weather and atmospheric conditions
- Applied composition in the field
- Creative landscape photography
Night and Long-Exposure Photography
- Equipment and planning
- Camera settings and night techniques
- Cataloging, selection and workflow
AI Applied to Photography
- AI as a travel assistant
- AI in post-production and editing
- AI for storytelling, distribution and professionalization
Research Methodology Tools
- The research problem and objectives
- Theoretical framework and methodological decisions
- Data analysis and conclusions
- Tools applied to your final project
Cultural Event Photography
- How to photograph a cultural event
- Light, timing and composition
- Editing and traditions
Visual Communication and Digital Platforms
- When a picture needs words too
- Video storytelling
- Where to publish: website and social media as your portfolio
Ethnographic Photography and Visual Narrative
- The portrait as a cultural descriptor
- Decoding body modifications, hairstyles, clothing and adornments
- Approaching minority communities with respect
A taste of our classes
Step inside a live class
"For a good portrait, you have to interact. You have to speak with the people, understand something about them, ask for the picture and shoot at a close distance."
Qualification
A master's with a dual qualification
Prove your skills and strengthen your professional profile with two qualifications.
STJ Professional Master's Certificate
Awarded by the School of Travel Journalism when you complete the program and your final project.
University Professional Master's Diploma
Issued by a partner university. Choose a European diploma (60 ECTS credits) or an American one. Optional, with a €500 administrative fee.
Who you will learn from
Faculty
From darkroom film retouching to modern digital editing
Photographer and writer
Scientist, writer and photographer | Documents cultures around the world
Photographer specialized in gastronomy
Travel journalist and photographer. Contributor to National Geographic Latin America and Travel + Leisure
PhD in Journalism and specialist in travel literature
Multi-award-winning photographer
Lifestyle photographer, stylist and videographer
Final master's project
Your final exam won't be a written test. It will be packing your bag.
Your final project is an applied photography project based on a real trip, or on fieldwork in your own surroundings. You bring together everything you learned (technique, visual storytelling, ethics, editing and digital communication) into a coherent, publishable body of work.
- Choose your destination or your field
- Research and plan your story
- Shoot on location with your mentor's guidance
- Edit, sequence and publish your project
Career opportunities
Where this master can take you
Travel photographer for media and publishers
Work with magazines, newspapers and outlets focused on tourism, culture and travel.
Visual reporter
Produce photo stories on cultures, territories and social change, for print and digital media.
Visual content creator
Create and manage photography for social media, travel blogs and brand campaigns.
Photography entrepreneur
Launch your own project: a visual blog, a photo book, a digital gallery or a content studio.
Image consultant for destinations
Help tourism brands, NGOs and destinations show their identity in an ethical, inclusive way.
Multimedia project producer
Create photo series and hybrid photo and text projects for exhibitions and digital platforms.
You also get access to the STJ job board, with offers from media outlets, agencies, magazines and brands, plus guidance on your portfolio and CV.
Is this master for you?
You want to take your first professional steps by combining travel and visual creation.
You want to launch your own visual blog, channel, exhibition or editorial project.
Guides, amateur photographers and tourism professionals who want to tell stories with a camera.
You want to turn your passion into a professional practice, with technique and ethics.
Student voices
Hear it from our graduates
This is the first edition of the Master in Travel Photography. These are students of our Master in Travel Journalism, who learned with the same live, hands-on method at the School of Travel Journalism.
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Starts Monday, February 1, 2027
Your next story starts with the right training.
First 5 places: €1,000 instead of €4,000
Offer ends October 31 · Pay in up to 12 monthly installments
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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?
12 months. Live classes start on Monday, February 1, 2027.
Is the master taught in English?
Yes. All live classes, materials and feedback are in English, with faculty who work as professional photographers and photojournalists.
Does the master include a university diploma?
Yes, as an option. You always graduate with the STJ Professional Master's Certificate, included in your tuition. On top of that, you can request a University Professional Master's Diploma from one of our partner universities, for a €500 administrative fee.
Which university diploma can I choose?
You choose the one that fits your plans: a European diploma issued by our partner university in Spain, worth 60 ECTS credits (the credit system recognized across the European Higher Education Area), or an American diploma issued by our partner university in the United States. Our admissions team will help you decide which one suits you best.
Is it an official master's degree?
No. Both options are university-issued professional master's diplomas, not officially accredited master's degrees.
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.
Do I need previous experience or specific equipment?
No previous experience is required. You can start with the camera on your phone, but we recommend having a dedicated camera as well, so you can get the most out of every subject.
How do the monthly installments work?
You can pay in up to 12 monthly installments, financed directly by the school at a very low interest rate. Our admissions team will give you the exact plan for your case.
Is the trip for the final project included in the price?
No. If you travel for your final project, flights, accommodation and other travel costs are paid by the student. You can also base your project on fieldwork close to where you live.
When are the live classes?
There are two live classes a week, scheduled in Central European Time (CET). Every class is recorded, so you can rewatch it whenever you need.
Before you go
Your next trip could be your first photo story.
Get the full program guide: the 12 subjects, the faculty, the final project and how the dual qualification works. Our admissions team will also answer any question you have.
Only 5 of 5 places left at €1,000 instead of €4,000. Offer ends October 31.
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