So am I really going to make a blog that will work??
Maybe. With baby steps. Today, I tried to renew my passport after 2 years of its expiration date. I want to travel the world, and take photos, and basically, do what I like to do, but why not tell everyone else about it?? Yes there are thousands of travel photography bloggers out there with amazing perspectives and ideas, but there are very few that are: 1) Muslim, 2) Somali, 3) black, and 4) millennial-aged (okay most are but with 1-3, it’s almost none).
I’ve been doing photography for years, and I’ve visited 7 countries, and 6 or 7 states! However, I’m 23 (24 in a month), and most of those places, I didn’t combine photography and traveling together to get where I want to be now! Over the course of this blog, I will describe how I got to this idea and how I plan to change travel photography (even a little will be an accomplishment), and document where all it has taken me! If there are 2 people reading this or millions, it will be great! I’m sure of it, what could honestly go wrong.
These will be the blog posts I look back on and cringe but you have to start somewhere.
So what’s the plan? Well, first I have to get my passport renewed. AND THEN:
- Visit countries
- Take photos
- Come back to write all about it
Want to read where I went? Check out my posts here! I’ve written some great ones such as how beautiful North Italy was, drowning in chocolate in Switzerland, and the photo diary of my crash course in NY!
If you’re interested in my photography work, here’s the other website of my photography, some travel included!
UPDATE: So it’s been a crazy ride, but I came back and started a print site! Loved all my photography from all my traveling, well set it up in your living room to never forget it! Check it out here: ajnabidesigns.com
That simple. Before you go, feel free to leave me any advice, or just say hi!
Love this!!!!!!! Number 1 fan
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I love your work, all the best to making this work 🙂
Thank you <3 <3
I love your idea! You’ve traveled so much. I hope to travel to that many countries sometime. You will have great posts, I’m sure of it!
omg thank you <3 I love the motivation!
I’m excited to read about your travels and experience! Get that passport updated!
It sounds like you have a good plan and I am sure you will rock it. Even use some old photos – they don’t all have to be new.
It sounds like you have a good plan and I am sure you will rock it. Even use some old photos – they don’t all have to be new.
Good luck on your new travel adventures! Looking forward to seeing lots of great pictures!
It’s fun to go back and review but also makes you laugh! Excited to read more about your travels and experiences.
Honestly, there are thousands (millions, probably) of bloggers in every niche, but there is only one YOU. You’ll bring your own unique spin to it, and that’s what will make it a success. Plus, you’ll have a blast doing it! I’d love to travel more. Someday!
What an inspirational response <3 I hope you travel to many places!
This sounds so awesome! Everyone starts from ground zero and zero page views. The only way you get to being an established blogger is my working at it every single day! I’m in the same boat of this is something I really want to be serious about, but it is a ton of hard work! Good luck!
We can do it!! I believe in us!
Sounds like you are beginning a new adventure! I am sure you will do great! Honesty and openness are very attract qualities and you seem to have both!
Thank you so much!! <3
I hope your dreams come true and you could travel. I think it is amazing that so many bloggers are able to travel and see the world. The world is a big big place, why not see it!
Exactly!!
Traveling is so important! I hope your passport renews and you go see the world! Travel posts are generally my favorite to read!
Thank you!! Subscribe for more girl <3
It is your unique voice and point of view that people will connect with as readers. You will see your travels from a special perspective, and then sharing them here will allow others into your world!
You have some amazing photos! I can’t beleive the photos you have on your instagram! Looking forward to more to come!
Thank you! Definitely follow me 🙂
The world is a very big place. There is a lot to see out there that a lot of people have not visited nor have they heard about. That’s the job of a travel blogger, to bring attention to these places. That’s where you start at, I think. Then see what happens from there 🙂
The great thing about blogs is they give us an outlet to share our creativity and our passion. looking forward to seeing what your perspective brings to travel and photography.
I’m sure you’re going to do amazing! It’s awesome to see fellow bloggers flourish because of their hard work and dedication to their blogs. Just keep going no matter what!
I love travel blogs, so I am very excited for you! You are super lucky to be able to travel the world.
Just believe in yourself and you can do it. Trust and belive it.
I hope to travel more when my kids are a bit older. I think it would be pretty awesome, You’ve traveled so much! pretty cool!
That sounds like a great plan! Can’t wait to see more of your travels and photos!
So excited for your adventures – I love how completely transparent and honest you are about your blog from day 1, that’s very admirable! xx
Thank you so much! I’m aiming to be as honest as possible!
Sounds like a great plan!!! You just have to do it and push yourself. If you want it bad enough then it will be successful! Be a girl boss!! <3
YAS!!!
I can not wait to see your traveling photography! I know the pictures will be absolutely beautiful!
So many possibilities ahead! How exciting to get to travel! Good luck with the passport.