I’ve had my head down in the trenches the last few months, which in many ways is a good thing for freelancers. Not just working but actually streamlining my workflow, unsubscribing from unnecessary newsletters that keep clogging up my inboxes, finishing up articles, slowly loading photos into my image bank and Nat Geo’s Collection, wrapping up travel for the rest of the year (two more trips left), and in general, cleaning my work-house as it were.
Looking forward to what next year holds on the freelancing front as I’ve started really streamlining various aspects of my life. I usually publish these updates about 3-4 times a year so here’s the one for this last quarter.
Publications
Here are a few articles and slideshows published from the last two months as well as upcoming pieces outlined below.
- AFAR – Guide to Stockholm / Stockholm correspondent
- ISLANDS Magazine – Double page photo feature plus “Life Here” caption (pictured above)
- Four Seasons – Lovely Lisbon with Toddlers
- Sweden.se – 10 things that make Sweden family-friendly
- Travel Channel – Marrakech’s Vibrant Flair
- Travel Channel – Casablanca’s Subtle Charm
- Wimdu – Insider guide to Stockholm
Upcoming pieces – Women’s Adventure, Morning Calm/Korean Air, Travel + Leisure, Outside Online, Swedish Lapland Tourism (Photography).
Awards
I’m currently a finalist in the 2013 Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) Vanishing and Emerging Cultures category. Keeping my fingers crossed with eyes closed. The competition on that finalist list is tough. Also honored to be part of the Hot Mommas Leadership and Mentoring Project, winning the regional award for Africa.
More news later once I publish my 2013 freelancing pie charts in January 2014.
Lola I just want to wish you good luck with the 2013 Travel Photography of the Year award. Your pictures are always telling a story and show such natural beauty.
Thanks Monica! Much appreciated.
That photo is simply stunning Lola. The stars, the aurora lights, the campfire glow. It pulls me right in.
Thanks so much Marj!
Congratulations, as always, Lola. I feel so fortunate to have been following your work journey these past few years, and I’m so proud of your achievements.
Thanks Julie! And congratulations to you as well. You’ve been so inspiring in all your work and I feel the exact same way – proud to see all your hard work paying off in such amazing and fulfilling ways. See you soon!
You’re a shark, my friend! And I love it. It’s inspiring =)
Thanks Kristin! You definitely understand the hustle and hassle. Congrats on a successful KEEN Digital Summit. Was following all the news online. And I loved your post about being entrepreneurs. That’s definitely what I’ve been doing more of the last two years. Bigger picture things.